Located in the Death Valley National Park, Rhyolite is the ruins of a 1905 of gold mining town and movie set. It is now a historic site you can tour a... Read More

From the sagebrush at its alluvial base to the 13,063-foot summit of Wheeler Peak, Great Basin National Park includes streams, lakes, alpine plants, a... Read More

It’s just 17 miles from the Las Vegas Strip, but you might as well be in a different world at Red Rock Canyon National Recreation area! Layers of sa... Read More

Beaver Dam State Park offers peaceful, rustic environment for hiking, camping, and fishing.

This park is a 19th century ghost town. It is a fun site for camping and hiking.

This park sits on the shores of the Colorado River at Nevada’s southern tip. It features about two miles of sandy shoreline. Because the park is dow... Read More

Erosion is responsible for the stunning clay formations in this park that give it its name. The park has trails for biking, hiking, and horseback ridi... Read More

The park's 32-acre reservoir offers fishing, boating, and swimming.

The park sites on the site of an old mill used to process ore from the famous Comstock Lode. Today it's a scenic site for viewing wildlife, camping... Read More

This fort was built by Mormon missionaries, the first permanent non-native settlers in the Las Vegas Valley. The adobe fort was built along the Las V... Read More

Echo Canyon State Park's 65-acre reservoir offers a variety of year-round recreational activities. Besides swimming, the lake is stocked with rainb... Read More

This park sits in a canyon whose walls soar 700 feet high.The park provides a lush contrast to the desert.

This area was originally set up to irrigate local forms. Today, its 69 miles of shoreline provide hours of fun for visitors.

This park is located in the Sierra Nevada mountain range on the shores of Lake Tahoe.

This recreation area sits on a reservoir with 72 miles of shoreline. It offers camping, fishing, and swimming.

The reservoir and its surrounding meadows and hills make wildlife spotting a popular activity.

The park sits on grounds used in the past as a luxury retreat and working ranch. Today it has some of the oldest buildings in the state and room fo... Read More

History lovers can enjoy ranches built in the 1800s. Recreation lovers can enjoy swimming, boating, and camping.

People are drawn to this park for its geological outcroppings of red sandstone and limestone. Camping and hiking are both popular here.

The park offers stunning views of three mountain ranges--the Sierra Nevada, Virginia, and Carson. Visitors enjoy hiking, water sports, and camping.

This remote park is open year around. It is popular for snowmobiling in the winter.

Lake Mead National Recreation Area offers a wealth of things to do and places to go year-round. Its huge lakes cater to boaters, swimmers, sunbathers,... Read More

Lake Mead National Recreation Area offers a wealth of things to do and places to go year-round. Its huge lakes cater to boaters, swimmers, sunbathers,... Read More

Lake Mead National Recreation Area offers a wealth of things to do and places to go year-round. Its huge lakes cater to boaters, swimmers, sunbathers,... Read More