The western state of Nevada is one of the most
visited in America as it offers excellent indoor and outdoor
activities. Of course, it’s home to Las Vegas, one of the most
famous cities in the world and also offers some fabulous scenery
and landscapes, such as the Mojave Desert and Sierra Nevada
mountains, for those who love the outdoors.
The state capital is Carson City, while Las
Vegas is the largest. Some of the other popular centers include
Reno, Boulder City, Laughlin, Mesquite, Henderson, Spring
Valley, Sparks, Sunrise Manor, and Paradise. Nevada is the
seventh-largest state by size and 35th in population with just
under three million residents. It became the 36th state to enter
the Union when it was admitted in 1864.
Getting into Nevada is quite simple as there are
major airports in Las Vegas and Reno, and several smaller ones
spread out around the state. Driving to and in the state can be
viewed as a great adventure as the scenery is amazing. However,
if you’re driving through the desert make
sure you have the proper provisions with you. You can also
reach cities such as Winnemucca, Elko, Reno, and Sparks by
Amtrak train service. Exploring Las Vegas is fun on foot, but
there’s also a monorail to help you out along with hundreds of
taxis.
The weather in Nevada can be pretty extreme as
it gets very hot in the summers and also reaches some pretty
cold temperatures in the winters. It’s a good idea to check out
the weather conditions for the areas you plan to visit.
While Nevada is famous for its legalized
gambling and other goings on in the “Sin City” of Las Vegas,
there’s much more to see and do in the interesting state.
Boulder City, Mesquite, Laughlin, Carson City and Reno all get
their fair share of visitors as they offer numerous recreational
activities, to go along with their casinos and Vegas-style
accommodations.
If you’re interested in the history of the state
and how things were years ago during the Wild West era, then
you’re bound to enjoy looking around in North Nevada, as it’s
filled with historic sites and attractions. Down in the southern
area of the state you’ll be able to visit the old
tumbleweed-filled ghost towns that still tell the story of the
early 1900s silver boom. South Nevada also offers a lot of
outdoor fun and activities at its many parks, such as Cave Lake
State Park, where you can spend an endless amount of time
camping, hiking, and fishing.
Outdoor lovers will also enjoy the numerous
parks and wilderness areas such as the California National
Historic Trail, Death Valley National Park, Great Basin National
Park, the Old Spanish National Historic Trail, the Pony Express
National Historic Trail, Ash Meadows National Wildlife Preserve,
Bootleg Canyon Mountain Bike Park, Humboldt-Toiyabe National
Forest, Spring Mountains National Recreation Area, and Lake Mead
National Recreation Area.
For sports lovers, there’s always a lot of
activity going on in Las Vegas, such as world championship
boxing, UFC mixed martial arts events, college sports, NASCAR,
and rodeo. The state has no major league professional teams, but
has a few minor-league franchises. Skiing is also pretty popular
in Lake Tahoe when the snow falls.
Nevada is one of the most popular tourist spots
in the country, so finding a place to stay isn’t a problem at
all as there are all types of accommodations in all price
ranges, especially in Las Vegas. The same goes for the
restaurants and you’ll find some of the world’s best chefs
cooking up some excellent international dishes in Vegas.
The numerous mountain ranges, rivers and desert
areas make Nevada one of the most picturesque states to visit
and if you feel like engaging in some indoor activities, there
are dozens of themed-casinos and restaurants to enjoy.
About Nevada