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Nevada's second-newest state park offers camping, fishing, hiking, and river float trips.

One of the largest wildlife refuges in the contiguous 48 states, it was instrumental in preserving the pronghorn antelope from extinction.

A perfectly preserved small-town pharmacy and soda fountain that opened in the early 20th century and closed in the 1980s.

Colorful outcrops and cliffs just north of Reno provide a scenic backdrop for hiking and mountain biking.

In the little-known Pine Forest Range in northwestern Nevada, a natural lake of glacial origin.

This rest area is also home to a remarkable petroglyph site.

This little-used trail winds through the highest mountain range in central Nevada with sections around 10,000 feet.

A tiny slice shop hides down an unmarked hallway in a Las Vegas casino.

One of the best places to dig—some say on the planet—for six different types of chalcedony.

An attractive alpine lake at 8,400 feet that is accessible via a paved road.

Improbably, the largest wildlife refuge in the conterminous 48 states sits just northwest of Las Vegas, Nevada.

An iconic 1960s theater with a Buckminster Fuller-style geodesic dome.

An internationally-recognized dark sky sanctuary lies in northern Nevada, near the Oregon line.

A former mining hospital is now a vibrant artistic hub.

Narrow slot canyons in a badland eroded into soft sedimentary rock provide an otherworldly landscape in this remote Nevada state park.

Drive up a paved road into "Nevada's Yosemite" for exquisite views and mountain hiking in an alpine setting.

A spectacular but little-known slot canyon in extreme northern Nevada, with sheer walls nearly 500 feet high and a perennial stream.

Located in the remote Monitor Valley, this travertine bowl contains a scalding pool of water.

This wilderness hike to a waterfall has an unlikely beginning in suburban Reno.

An old railroad grade built for the construction of Hoover Dam is now a recreational trail featuring several tunnels and sweeping views of Lake Mead.

A hidden slot canyon in the southern Nevada desert makes an unexpected oasis and scenic hike.

Thousands of glyphs created by an unknown culture decorate the rock formations of this canyon.

This mostly abandoned shopping outlet is now adorned with beautiful graffiti and murals.

Many generations of travelers have passed through the steep, smooth walls of this canyon.