Elvises, elopement and neon-lit sin are probably the first things that come to mind when you think of Nevada. There’s good reason: the dice-rattling, coin-clinking casinos, the round-the-clock parties and the over-the-top wonders of Las Vegas are hands-down show-stoppers. But there is more hiding in the vast deserts and mountainous peaks of this sparsely populated Western frontier state. Adventure junkies have two hot-spots to choose from: glittering Lake Tahoe and undercover Reno. A mirage of green and blue, Lake Tahoe’s sunny weather creates ideal conditions for boating, swimming and hiking by summer, while its slopes fill with snow bunnies and skiers by winter. The “biggest little city on Earth,” Reno’s gaming lures a less glitzy crowd than in Vegas, as well as outdoor enthusiasts eager to raft down the Trukee River. Nevada’s desert draws artists and offbeat characters seeking a different kind of thrill with its annual Burning Man festival. And then there’s clock-less, sleepless, nearly rule-less Las Vegas, burning bright in the center of it all. What happens in Vegas may not always stay in Vegas, but it’s certain to only happen in Vegas. And only in Nevada.
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Five Las Vegas Irish Pubs
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Ireland and Las Vegas have more in common than you might think. Both places share a love of food and drink. With that in mind, it’s no surprise that you’ll find plenty of Irish pubs in Sin City. Here are five Las Vegas Irish pubs that will connect you with the spirit of the Emerald Isle: Ri Ra Irish Pub at The Shoppes at Mandalay Place 1. Ri Ra Mandalay Bay departs from the tropics with Ri Ra, an Irish pub that opened in 2011. This chain of... Read More
Las Vegas Adventures: Hike, Bike, and Canoe
thmeeks
Las Vegas may be considered a place for having fun inside, but visitors are starting to discover the wealth of active adventures around the city. In the rugged terrain of the Mojave Desert surrounding Las Vegas, you’ll find an array of hiking, biking, and canoeing opportunities. Hiking Want to see striking sandstone rock formations, hidden springs, and desert wildlife? Take a desert hike at Red Rock Canyon, the Valley of Fire, or around Lake Mead... Read More
Nevada Discovery Museum (not just for kids)
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christinanellemann
A group of small children were busily playing in the flowing water of the Truckee Connects interactive watershed, one of the exhibits at the Nevada Discovery Museum. A young mother came over to one of the boys to tell him it was time to open his birthday presents. Without looking up he forcefully told her “No.” Even a pile of birthday presents is not enough to tear children away from the hundreds of fun things to do at this new museum in Reno,... Read More
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