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Taking Refuge

The Silver State is home to some of the largest national wildlife refuges (NWR) in the U.S., providing dozens of specialized habitats for a collection of animals, birds, and reptiles. From the raptors and other migratory birds that soar over Nevada each year to a sanctuary so special it saved the pronghorn antelope entirely, check out this lineup of where to find some wildlife during your time in Nevada. ... read more

The Ghosts of Elko County

Welcome to the fourth-largest county in the entire nation. Elko County is home to the Ruby Mountains—one of Nevada’s most prized ranges—and some of the largest gold mines in the world. Many flock to this corner of the state for verdant alpine vistas, hearty Basque cuisine, top-notch gaming, and a dose of cowboy culture. ... read more

Rural Wrangler: Eureka!

In ancient Greece, King Hieron's new crown was to be made of pure gold, but to be sure, the court asked the mathematician Archimedes to determine if inexpensive metals had been used instead. To think the problem over, Archimedes took a bath. As he stepped into the tub, he noticed water spilling over the side. The answer suddenly came to him! A gold bar with the same weight as the crown should displace the same amount of water. If it didn’t, then the blacksmith had certainly cheated the king. The greatest scientist of the ancient era leapt from his tub and ran undressed toward the palace, proclaiming, “Eureka! I have found it!” More than 2,000 years later, that same exclamation was evoked by prospectors in the heart of the Great Basin Desert, and from their discovery, one of the West’s richest boomtowns was born. ... read more

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Weekly Roundup 8/12/2022

posted 08/12/2022

NEWS AROUND THE STATE ARCHIVE DIVE This week, we’re aiming to be first at everything. Here are a few tales of folks’ firsts. 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 […]

Weekly Roundup 8/5/2022

posted 08/05/2022

NEWS AROUND THE STATE ARCHIVE DIVE This week, we’re pulling out the weighted dice and extra aces. These archive stories are all about casino surveillance, grifters, and gambling cheats. 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 […]

Celebrate the V&T’s 150th anniversary

posted 06/06/2022

This 4th of July weekend, come celebrate the 150th anniversary of the completion of Nevada’s famous Virginia & Truckee Railroad with an exciting pageant of steam locomotion, train rides, food, live entertainment, “lost art” demonstrations and more! The Nevada State Railroad Museum Carson City has four days of rail fun for families and train enthusiasts. […]

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