» Feature reno-tahoe territory towns
November/December 2011
It’s that juxtaposition—the comingling of old and new—that makes Reno, Virginia City, and all of the communities in Reno-Tahoe Territory so unique. From Sparks, a railroad town that grew into the unofficial special-events capital of Nevada, to the actual capital, Carson City, where historic buildings serve modern functions, northwestern Nevada is a region where traditional and modern seamlessly coexist.
» Wide Open reno-tahoe’s lakes and parks
November/December 2011
Reno-Tahoe Territory is brimming with places to escape the urban grind. From day trips on the trails and beaches of awe-inspiring Lake Tahoe and camping, boating, and fishing at Pyramid Lake to shady afternoon picnics at Rancho San Rafael Regional Park and alpine hiking just minutes from Reno at Galena Creek Regional Park, there’s an outing in Reno-Tahoe to suit any taste.
» Wide Open beyond burning man
November/December 2011
The playa is just the beginning of the Black Rock Desert experience. For prepared hunters, hikers, wildlife enthusiasts, and other explorers with four-wheel drive, high-clearance vehicles, survival equipment, and common sense, a lifetime of rugged, remote, and beautiful escapades await in Black Rock-High Rock.
» History the six-week cure
November/December 2011
The cure was divorce and the scene a familiar one in Reno during the 1930s. In March 1931, the Nevada Legislature shocked the nation when it not only legalized gambling in the state, but reduced the residency requirement for divorce from three months to six weeks.
» Events Spotlight reno-sparks by the dozen
November/December 2011
Nevada’s version of the Twin Cities offers myriad events to appease all types of residents and tourists. Use this story to plan a couple—perhaps 12—trips to Reno and Sparks.
» Shows Spotlight storied stages
November/December 2011
At some shows, the stage itself is part of the entertainment. That’s the case at three northwestern Nevada venues—Brewery Arts Center in Carson City, Pioneer Center in Reno, and Piper’s Opera House in Virginia City—where history and community share the spotlight with actors and musicians.
» Nevada Books 2011 nevada books
November/December 2011
We received a diverse mix of titles for this year’s books feature, with topics that range from the history of Carson City to a Las Vegas resident’s memoir of Vietnam.
» Web Extras v&t railroad
November/December 2011
In 2005, reconstruction of the line started and is nearly complete. The V&T offers several rides on steam and diesel locomotives. The Toast of the Canyon tour provides a nostalgic glimpse into the past while passengers sip locally made wine and snack on local restaurants’ hors d’oeuvres, and gaze into the valley which has remained largely unchanged since the mining era.
» Web Extras carson valley trails
November/December 2011
Western Nevada’s Carson Valley has long been a destination for people who love the outdoors. Hikers, bikers, and equestrians follow mountainside logging roads and country lanes in pursuit of the outdoor experience.
» Web Extras griswold cabins
November/December 2011
Whether you plan to camp nearby or just spend a few minutes poking around, the recently stabilized and rehabilitated Griswold cabins and corral alongside the Silver State OHV Trail in Lincoln County are a must-see slice of Nevada history.
» Web Extras pioneers of nevada
November/December 2011
I step out of the plane after it lands at the Reno-Tahoe International Airport, and the hot air hits my face. This, coupled with beautiful scenery—vast and sometimes hilly yellowish valleys with rather high mountains to their west—reminds me of places at the other end of the world.
» Great Nevada Picture Hunt 2011 great nevada picture hunt
September/October 2011
Following the theme of our 75th-anniversary year—Nevada’s territories—our 2011 photo contest is a celebration of the best images from the state’s six tourism territories: Las Vegas Territory, Pony Express Territory, Cowboy Country, Indian Territory, Nevada Silver Trails, and Reno-Tahoe Territory. Also new this year is a “Then & Now” category.
» Feature nevada silver trails towns
September/October 2011
From tent cities that grew to mining metropolises overnight and faded to obscurity almost as quickly, to a bedroom community that has grown to become a tourist destination in its own right, the once-mineral-rich Silver Trails towns still hold plenty of treasures.
» Wide Open parks and recreation
September/October 2011
Nevada’s largest territory, the vast south-central swath of land known as Silver Trails, is a symphony in isolated grandeur—from the flood-carved walls of Cathedral Gorge State Park and the daunting expanses of parched Death Valley National Park to picturesque wetlands in Pahranagat National Wildlife Refuge and the ruins of a once-mighty silver industry at Belmont Courthouse State Historic Park.
» Wide Open park pentathlon
September/October 2011
Five of Nevada’s finest state parks—Beaver Dam State Park, Cathedral Gorge State Park, Echo Canyon State Park, Kershaw-Ryan State Park, and Spring Valley State Park—make Lincoln County a must-visit destination.
» Wide Open off the beaten path
September/October 2011
Nevada Silver Trails has long been an arena for inspiring travels. Though staking a mining claim of your own might be a little difficult these days, many treasures await prepared modern adventurers in Nevada’s largest and most geographically diverse territory.
» History gold finds make nevada history
September/October 2011
In the year 1900 a recalcitrant burro—affectionately dubbed the desert canary because of his braying propensities—which had strayed away from a prospector’s campsite during the night, was the indirect cause of another flash of gold excitement in the Tonopah area, which followed the decline of the Comstock by almost 20 years.
» Events Spotlight nevada silver trails by the dozen
September/October 2011
From Pahrump to Panaca, Nevada Silver Trails offers myriad events to appease all Nevada walks of life. Use this story to plan a couple—perhaps 12—trips to south-central Nevada.
» Shows Spotlight jeanne dini cultural center
September/October 2011
Jeanne Dini died in 1994, but before that she was instrumental in restoring the building that now bears her name in golden letters. In the early 1980s, Dini, her husband, Joe, and others in the community couldn’t accept the disheveled condition of the former Yerington Grammar School No. 9 that had been boarded up since 1978.
» Shows Spotlight amargosa opera house
September/October 2011
Talk about the Amargosa Opera House and Hotel, and you have to talk about Marta Becket. In fact, the attraction’s official website reads, “Marta Becket’s Amargosa Opera House and Hotel.” Becket stumbled upon the facility—part of an old Pacific Coast Borax Company town near the southern Nevada border—nearly 45 years ago.