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Across the country, winter was a tough one and Nevada was no exception. While our ski resorts were overjoyed, after a few months it was time for some warmth. And it’s here, so there’s no better time to get outside and soak up that sun! To that end, get ready to discover a road trip just built for families along the Great Basin Highway. Or maybe you want to take a deep dive into the world of arts and culture, and in that case, Reno’s annual Artown event is just the ticket. What would summer be without water sports? Well, it would be awful, and we’d never do that to you, so we’re sharing some of our best backcountry lakes for our aquatically inclined friends. What else means summer? Oh right, eating outdoors! This issue, we’re checking out those movable feasts: food trucks. These events are the perfect warm weather experience, combining friends, food, and fun. We’ve also made a list just for our friends who travel this great state as much as we do, but who might forget to hit the pause button once in a while. There are myriad reasons to pull the car over in Nevada, and we’ve chosen 10 great ones to share with you.
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Uncommon Overnighters: The Clown Motel

The Clown Motel in Tonopah boasts what’s got to be the largest collection of clown figurines and memorabilia under the sun. Some 3,200 clowns call the motel’s lobby home, with more pouring in weekly as donations from around the world. It’s a sight to behold and one that you won’t find anywhere else. ... read more

Rural Wrangler: Boulder City

In late 1928, President Coolidge signed the Boulder Canyon Project Act. Its intent was simple: the US would build the world’s then-largest dam and tame the Colorado River. The best locations for the dam were along the Nevada-Arizona border. Initially, the idea was to place it in Boulder Canyon—hence the name of the act—but surveyors later identified nearby Black Canyon as a superior site. Although the project was officially renamed Hoover Dam in 1931, people continued to call it Boulder Dam for at least another decade. ... read more

Backcountry Lakes

Nevada’s major lakes are household names. But while Lake Tahoe, Lake Mead, and Pyramid Lake are popular, they only skim the surface of water recreation in the Silver State. The following backcountry destinations might mean arrival by a rough road or hike, but time it right and you could have a pristine aquatic playground practically to yourself. ... read more

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Pioche’s Gem Theater Under Renovation

posted 10/20/2022

Melissa Clary has always been drawn to the Wild West. For years, she made it a point to explore the historic settlements near her home in Las Vegas. Pioche has been on Melissa’s radar for a long time. She had visited many times over the years and had even joined in on community celebrations. She […]

Taking on the Middlegate Monster Burger

posted 10/18/2022

Nevada Magazine & Visitor Guide Associate Editor Cory Munson takes on the famed Middlegate Monster. Can he beat it and walk away with a brag-worthy T-shirt? Watch and find out. You'll also learn a little about the Middlegate area and see how the Monster is made.

Weekly Roundup 8/26

posted 08/26/2022

NEWS AROUND THE STATE ARCHIVE DIVE This week, we’ve assembled stories about heroes and heroics! MYSTERY PHOTO Each week, we quiz Nevada experts to spot that location. Send your answers to the email found at the bottom of this page. That’s it for this week! Have some local news you’d like to share? Send a […]

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