Great Basin National Park
Baker, Nevada 89311Filed Under: Camping, Cycling, Fishing, Hiking, Horseback, Skiing
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, abundant wildlife, a variety of forest types includ ...
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Humboldt - Toiyabe National Forests
Elko, Nevada 89801Filed Under: Camping, Climbing, Cultural, Cycling, Fishing, Hiking, Horseback, Hunting, Skiing
Located in both Nevada and California, lies the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forests. It is the largest National Forest outside of Alaska, having a net acreage of approximately 3.9 million acres. It oft ...
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Tahoe National Forest
Nevada City, California 95959Filed Under: Camping, Climbing, Cycling, Fishing, Hiking, Horseback, Hunting, Paddling, Skiing
Located straddling the crest of the Sierra Nevada mountains in northern California, lies the Tahoe National Forest encompassing a vast territory, from the golden foothills on the western slope to the ...
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North Wildhorse Recreation Area
Elko, Nevada 89801Filed Under: Camping, Cycling, Fishing, Hiking, Horseback, Paddling, Skiing
Wildhorse Reservoir is an important northeastern Nevada year-round fishery, which also offers excellent ice fishing in the winter (December through early March). Summers are mild, and boating, shore f ...
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Lake Mead National Recreation Area
Boulder City, Nevada 89005Filed Under: Camping, Cycling, Fishing, Hiking, Horseback, Hunting, Paddling
Lake Mead National Recreation Area (NRA) offers a wealth of things to do and places to go year-round. Its huge lakes cater to boaters, swimmers, sunbathers, and fishermen while its desert rewards hike ...
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Water Canyon
Winnemucca, Nevada 89445Filed Under: Camping, Cycling, Hiking, Horseback
A secluded canyon great for outdoor activities. Beautiful riparian area. Directions ---------- 15 minutes south of Winnemucca up Water Canyon access road. References and External Links ---- ...
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Highland Range Crucial Bighorn Habitat
Las Vegas, Nevada 89108Filed Under: Horseback
The area was set aside for the protection and propagation of desert bighorn sheep. No public access. US 95 runs along the eastern flank of the area. Directions ---------- South of Las Vegas ...
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Pine Forest Recreation Management Area
Winnemucca, Nevada 89445Filed Under: Camping, Climbing, Cycling, Fishing, Hiking, Horseback, Hunting, Paddling
There are three popular recreation sites within the Pine Forest Recreation Area: the Blue Lakes, Onion Reservoir and Knott Creek Reservoir. All three have superb scenery. The Blue Lakes are glacial in ...
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Comstock National Historic District
Carson City, Nevada 89701Filed Under: Cycling, Hiking, Horseback
Exploring the area surrounding the wild west mining towns of Virginia City and Dayton is a great adventure for mountain bikers or OHV enthusiasts. Directions ---------- Just north of Dayton off ...
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Black Rock Desert Recreation Area
Winnemucca, Nevada 89445Filed Under: Camping, Climbing, Cultural, Horseback, Hunting
Spectacular scenic opportunities abound in one of the largest and flattest alkaline playas in the United States. The Playa is a now-dry remnant of ancient Lake Lahontan; it is 44 miles long (oriented ...
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