Past Issue
» Feature nevada’s state parks
March/April 2010
Seventy-five years ago, on March 26, 1935, the Nevada Legislature passed two momentous bills pertaining to state parks. Four sites were “set aside for all times for state park and recreational purposes.” Today, there are 25 such sites statewide.
» Feature pony express
March/April 2010
As it concerns the Pony Express, history and legend seem interchangeable. One thing most of the historical accounts and legends agree on is that Nevada’s roughly 400 miles of trail were among the toughest and most dangerous of the route.
» City Limits big-money tourism
March/April 2010
What separates Las Vegas from many destinations is the live-our-dreams factor. And if we can’t live them, at least we can ponder them and wonder, “Who really does this stuff?” Whether it’s opulent accommodations, a divinely decadent meal, or an adrenaline-infused adventure, anything is possible in Sin City.
» Wide Open trains keep a rollin’
March/April 2010
In the hierarchy of Nevada lore, railroads rank right up there with ghost towns and wild horses. And it was never more apparent than on a perfect summer evening last August, when the Virginia & Truckee Railroad woke up from a seven-decade slumber to again transport passengers from Virginia City to Carson City.
» Tour Around Nevada lovelock
March/April 2010
Like many Nevada towns, Lovelock came to be because of the advent of the railroad. When builders of the Central Pacific Railroad reached what is now Lovelock in August 1868, they made a deal with George Lovelock for 85 acres of land and honored the Wales native by naming the town for him. Today, visitors can enjoy a down-home meal at Ricardo’s BBQ inside the restored Railroad Depot dating to 1880. Although you probably won’t have time to visit the other 29 sites listed in the Lovelock Historic Buildings Tour brochure, there are a couple gems that are musts on…
» Cravings a family a-fare
March/April 2010
The portions are huge, the drinks are plentiful, and the meal can last late into the evening. If the preceding sounds like a typical dinner with your family, you’re not far off. This is Basque family style dining in Nevada.
» History our lady of the comstock
March/April 2010
Her gold cross and spire crown the Comstock from any direction, white tower gleaming in the sun. When lit by dozens of lights at night, she becomes a heavenly beacon. Saint Mary’s in the Mountains church has been a staple in Virginia City for nearly 150 years.
» Gaming mobile gaming
March/April 2010
Cantor Gaming, an affiliate of the global financial services firm Cantor Fitzgerald, announced in January that “pocketcasino,” only available on the Las Vegas Strip at The Venetian and The Palazzo, is now offering casino-style games.
» Business kiernan custom rods
March/April 2010
It isn’t much of an exaggeration to say that Gary Kiernan Jr. is a natural-born fisherman. He picked up his first fishing pole when he was about four years old and built his first fly rod in Boy Scouts some seven years later.
» Events Spotlight cowboy poetry saunters into genoa
March/April 2010
If you aren’t up for the adventure of a real cattle drive, you might opt for an alternative that’s just as authentic, but a little lower key, by attending the first Genoa Cowboy Poetry and Music Festival.
» Shows Spotlight barry manilow
March/April 2010
Legendary singer-songwriter Barry Manilow is making music and magic at Paris Las Vegas with a new resident show. On March 5, Manilow will throw open the doors to the Paris Théâtre at Paris Las Vegas with a stage show that he assures will be more intimate and exciting than ever.
» People
Julia Wells
Julia Wells’ story starts like something from a Hollywood tragedy—a child from a broken home, abused and molested, desperately searching for acceptance, turning to alcohol, and fighting with depression. But Wells’ story is, in fact, anything but a tragedy.
The 40-year Nevada resident found strength in religion and fought through these afflictions. Her faith guided her through cancer, poverty, and the loss of four loved ones in a mere fortnight. When Wells’ husband of 30 years, Roger, was himself diagnosed with cancer, she was inspired to write about her struggles and redemption through religion.
