» 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
Nevada Magazine will visit one Nevada community per issue and present the town with a Tour Around Nevada plaque and framed story. It’s up to you to decide which towns are covered along the way! Read the story for details on how to cast your vote. Voting for the July/August 2010 issue closes Friday, April 9.
» 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.
» Web Extras winters creek lodge
March/April 2010
Mt. Rose Ski Tahoe has opened its new Winters Creek Lodge for the 2009/10 season. BSA Architects of San Francisco have designed a modern facility with a contemporary style that is the first of its kind in the Lake Tahoe area.
» Web Extras raphael’s the woman with the veil
March/April 2010
Arte ITALIA, through its relationship with New York-based Foundation for Italian Art & Culture, presents a once-in-a-lifetime viewing of Raphael’s masterpiece painting, The Woman with the Veil, in the E. L. Wiegand Gallery at the Nevada Museum of Art in Reno through March 21.
» Web Extras las vegas’ modern ice age
March/April 2010
When you think of Las Vegas, the last thing you think of is the ice age, but not for long. The planning of an Ice Age Park in the Upper Las Vegas Wash, north of Las Vegas, is closer to becoming a reality thanks to the efforts of the Las Vegas Ice Age Park Foundation.
» Web Extras putting the sparkle back into crystal bay
March/April 2010
Roger Wittenberg has a vision: turn an outdated property into a state-of-the-art hotel and spa that plays down gaming and highlights health and the environment. Along with the remodel of the Crystal Bay Club, Wittenberg’s proposed Boulder Bay Resort & Wellness Center could signal a renaissance for Crystal Bay.
» Web Extras spring wings bird festival
March/April 2010
Fallon celebrates bird migrations each year at the Spring Wings Bird Festival, which will be held in 2010 for the 13th year, May 14-16. This festival draws people from around the world ranging from novice bird watchers to serious birders.
» Feature then and if
January/February 2010
Against all odds, 50 years ago in February, more than 650 athletes and 30 national teams competed in the VIII Olympic Winter Games at Squaw Valley. The unprecedented event is still a source of pride and nostalgia in the Reno-Lake Tahoe region.
» Feature saddles, stirrups, and seared ahi
January/February 2010
For five days, June 14-18, I was given the chance to ditch my nine-to-five job, commute, and deadlines to help push almost 300 head of cattle across the Nevada desert during the Reno Rodeo Cattle Drive.
» City Limits inked
January/February 2010
The hot sting of the needle takes me by surprise—this isn’t my first tattoo, but the initial shock is always the same. After a few minutes, adrenaline numbs my back to a slight warm tingling sensation, almost like a scratchy shirt rubbing against a sunburn. When the needle approaches my spine the pain momentarily returns.
» Wide Open romancing the stones
January/February 2010
Nevada has more turquoise mines than any other state and some of the most important deposits in the world. Eureka County and neighboring Lander County are home to some legendary claims: Blue Gem, Carico Lake, Colorback, Fox, Lander Blue, Number 8, and Orvil Jack to name a few.