Nevada Magazine

Read our conversation with Nevada-born Olympian Krysta Palmer, who won the bronze medal in the 3-meter Women’s Springboard at the Olympic Games in 2020, at nevadamagazine.com/issue/spring-2…

Millions of years of geological activity have made Nevada the perfect place for mining precious minerals. Getting down—and maybe dirty—in the hills of Nevada is one of the easiest, least expensive, and most rewarding pastimes you’ll ever find. Read more: nevadamagazine.com/issue/spring-2…

To enjoy rock climbing, there’s no better place than the Silver State. Not only is Nevada home to popular climbing meccas like Red Rock Canyon, its public lands beckon advanced climbers with hundreds of mountain ranges. Read more at nevadamagazine.com/issue/spring-2…

Located west of Searchlight, this hushed landscape–part of the Avi Kwa Ame National Monument–gently slopes down from the base of the McCullough Range. At 6,050 acres, the wilderness provides critical habitat for more than 100 species of birds. Read more: nevadamagazine.com/issue/spring-2…

Tucked just 10 minutes outside of Fallon–nicknamed for its nearby naval air station: Top Gun–is the Yellow Petal Flower Farm, which has no other name but would still be as sweet if it did. Read more at nevadamagazine.com/issue/spring-2…

Barbecue is as close to being our national food as apple pie. Every state, heck, every restaurant puts its own spin on grilling, smoking, and slow cooking tasty cuts of meat, and Nevada’s barbecue restaurants are no different. Read more at nevadamagazine.com/issue/spring-2…

In 1962, Washington D.C.-based potter Dennis Parks stopped in Tuscarora during a cross country road trip. Upon arrival, he found what looked be a ghost town of crumbling brick chimneys and weathered homesteads. But the town was not dead. Read more at nevadamagazine.com/issue/spring-2…

The best laid plans are no match for Nevada’s capricious weather or a well-hidden hazard that leaves not 1 but 2 of your tires flat. Despite potential hardships, Nevada’s 48 million acres of public land beg to be explored with a solid plan. Read more at nevadamagazine.com/issue/spring-2…

It started as a joke. “A Rachel in Rachel, Nevada,” and “Ali at the Little Ali-Inn,” playing off the legendary Little A’Le’Inn near Area 51. Before we knew it, the two of us were bound for the Extraterrestrial Highway. Read more at nevadamagazine.com/issue/spring-2…

In 1861, Samuel Clemens left Missouri to adventure in the American West. Three years after Clemens moved to Virginia City to be a newspaper reporter for the “Territorial Enterprise,” he left Nevada with a brand-new pen name—Mark Twain. Read more at nevadamagazine.com/issue/spring-2…

Nestled within one of Nevada’s most picturesque valleys, Washoe Lake State Park is a picture-perfect basecamp for exploring the Reno-Tahoe area. Read more at nevadamagazine.com/issue/spring-2…

Located halfway between Las Vegas and Reno, Tonopah is a welcome stop for road-weary travelers—the perfect weekend getaway to wander Sahara-like dunes, dine in luxurious haunted hotels, and take in some of the darkest skies around. Read more at nevadamagazine.com/issue/spring-2…

Mark Estee has left a tasty mark on northern Nevada’s dining experience for more than 20 years. His company Reno Local Food Group has five restaurant brands & multiple locations around the Reno-Carson City area. Satisfy your appetite for more info at nevadamagazine.com/issue/fall-202…

Wouldn’t it be nice to experience something so well made it has lasted for generations? If an antique road trip speaks to you, many lasting treasures can be found at antique and collectible stores in northern Nevada. Discover more treasures at nevadamagazine.com/issue/fall-202…

If ever there was Nevada royalty, the Laxalt family would certainly top the peerage. From humble beginnings to the pinnacle of success, both Paul and Robert Laxalt carved indelible marks in the Silver State’s story. Read more about them at nevadamagazine.com/issue/fall-202…

For 150 years, the Nevada State Prison—located in Carson City—housed some of the state’s most high-profile offenders. Since shuttering in 2012, community groups have worked to preserve its past. Learn more at nevadamagazine.com/issue/fall-202…

Whether you’re a newbie photographer or a veteran documentarian seeking new stories, you’ll find plenty of odd and awesome vistas to ogle along the Reno-to-Vegas Free-Range Art Highway road trip. Find more information at nevadamagazine.com/issue/fall-202…

Tucked back in the Egan Mountains about 30 miles south of Ely is Ward Charcoal Ovens State Historic Park. As you approach, you’ll see six massive beehive-shaped charcoal ovens, a sign you’re in for a very different state park experience. Explore more at nevadamagazine.com/issue/fall-202…

Diners are a universal part of American culture, and welcomingly familiar no matter how far from home we are. As you make your way across the Silver State, keep these excellent options in mind. Your stomach and your spirit will thank you. Get more info at nevadamagazine.com/issue/fall-202…

Almost 85% of Nevada is public land and we take off-roading seriously around here. In fact, Nevada is home to the very first congressionally designated off-road (as in dirt) trail in the country. Explore more at nevadamagazine.com/issue/fall-202…