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Enjoy the great outdoors, the arts, history, and family fun in Reno and Lake Tahoe. These are the best things to enjoy during a trip to the Truckee Meadows.

Truckee's Central Pacific Railway Depot, Chinese Herbalist's Shop and other historic buildings provide travelers a one-stop history lesson plus shopping opportunities.

Savvy shoppers tired of malls and mail order will head for Truckee, California. The town's not only an historical treasure trove, but full of one-of-a-kind gifts, too.

A world-class venue for kayakers and river rafters, right in the heart of Reno. Enjoy the Whitewater Festival every year.

Historic V & T will run its old route between Virginia City and Carson City this holiday season. The trips will take place on weekends between Thanksgiving and Christmas.

Though Southwest USA contains lots of deserts, Reno, Nevada is a green oasis, with miles of paths and promenades made for easy, on-foot exploring.

New bus services make it easier for skiers, snowboarders and wintersports fans to get to and around North Lake Tahoe.

The California Wild Trout Policy designates various rivers and lakes in an effort to conserve wild trout species and provide recreational angling opportunities.

People looking for Christmas Past will find it in Nevada's fabled silver-mining town. The "Queen of the Comstock" is famous for it king-size holiday celebration.

One of the finest of its kind in America, the State Railroad Museum contains not only restored full-scale rolling stock. It also showcases model trains and memorabilia.

Virginia City, Nevada takes guests back in time to the days of the Old West.

Kayakers from around the world who have discovered this western U. S. kayak course provide an added attraction for people watching them display their skills.

Whitewater rafting? Admiring automobiles? Rooting for the home team? Reno's family-friendly fun includes these Biggest Little City's hot spots.

At first glance, Reno doesn't look like an arty town. A second look reveals paintings in coffee houses, sculpture in galleries, watercolors in art shows and much more.

May 8-10 are the dates for the sixth annual Reno River Festival. Kayak races, a Charity Raft Race and a muddy 2.5K run are all part of the three-day celebration

There are many great family oriented attractions within a short car ride from Lake Tahoe.

Carson City's Victorian landmarks , Nevada's premier history museum, a former Indian school and rail museum offer intriguing glimpses into Western U. S. early days.

During August 15 and 16, 2009, celebrate an historic occasion when the V&T Railroad makes its first journey between Virginia City and Carson City in 71 years.

Honkey-tonk and history, silver barons' castles & miners' cottages exist side-by-side in Virginia City, the largest federally designated historical district in the U.S.A

Reno and Las Vegas are in the same state, but they are worlds apart. Some visitors think they'll find desert and little else when they visit Reno, but with Lake Tahoe in

Wondering where to celebrate the 4th of July in and around Reno? You have several patriotic options including parades, fireworks, and fun.

Rocks, a river, lakes and a mountain feature prominently in Reno-Sparks area parklands. More than 100 miles of hiking trails make it a natural for outdoor enthusiasts.

Elizabeth Carmel's photo essay and accompanying poems highlight the beauty and majesty of the Sierra Nevada with scientists explaining the consequences of Global Warming.

Congestion -free Lake Tahoe travel attracts bicyclists from around the world who enjoy riding at high altitudes and have a desire to see the lake at its scenic best.

Summer farmers' markets have become one of the most popular harbingers of summer here in Northern Nevada. Find one near you, here.

Nevada County is one that is steeped in both California history and horses.

The North Lake Tahoe region on the California/Nevada border draws visitors during the summer season where fishing, hiking, bike riding and music offer family fun.

The area north of Lake Tahoe around Donner Pass has been a skier's paradise for decades. Its smaller ski resorts make it ideal for families.

Boating, picnicking, wildflower walks, gambling, visiting historic sites, shopping and other activities make Tahoe the most popular lake in the western United States.

Plan a visit to the National Automobile Museum on your next visit to Northern Nevada, you won't regret it!

Baby Boomers, those special adults born between 1946 and 1964 will enjoy their first ever national festival March 27-29.

Grad student Katie Moriarty was on a mission to photograph weasels in the Sierra Nevada when she came across a wolverine, thought to have left the region years ago.

During the first two weeks of an organized bicycle tour across the U.S., Herb Schon keeps pace with younger cyclists and his own hopes

Sculpture, Paintings and Murals adorn Reno's walls, parks and public-building plazas. Even light poles and electric boxes have been decorated in the city's art quest.

Virginia City, Nevada is home to numerous ghosts and hauntings.

Public institutions, notably community colleges, appear to be the beneficiaries of an economy forcing students & parents into making more affordable educational choices.

Enjoy this 36th annual event in Carnelian Bay on the shores of Lake Tahoe. See vintage wooden speed boats up close that will take your breath away.

The recently relocated Tahoe Maritime Museum is a must-see for boaters. It recalls the glory days when boats were works of art and engines purred rather than roared.

Fine art, sculpture gardens, a gourmet cafe, films and art lectures, as well as classes for children make this Nevada's leading art museum and a Reno meeting place.

Reno, Nevada, in the Sierra Nevadas, is a popular vacation destination. Pet friendly hotels allow you to bring your pet on vacation.

Named "The Biggest Little City in the World" by promoters, it's also known as "The City of Trembling Leaves". This article explores the softer side of Reno.

The Biggest Little City in the World offers some of the best festivals in the Western United States featuring vintage cars, aircraft races, rodeo cowboys and much more.

In the mid-1900s, Reno was the USA's best-known city for casinos. Though gaming action has diminished, its gaming palaces along Virginia Street still beckon.

The Donner brothers' California-bound wagon train became snow-bound and members faced starvation. Survivors were tainted by having resorted to cannibalism to stay alive.

Silver used aboard the U.S.S. Nevada, a recreated Indian village, a prehistoric fish, baskets, ball gowns and the replica of an underground mine portray state's history.

Wondering where to celebrate the 4th of July in and around Reno? You have several patriotic options!

Nevada's capital city welcomes the season with activities to fit every visitor's idea of holiday fun. That makes it an ideal place to spend this festive time of year.

Choose a wedding chapel, get your license at the Washoe County courthouse, and then get married in Reno, Sparks, or Lake Tahoe.

Wondering what's going on Labor Day weekend in and around Reno? There are many options for every member of the family, so enjoy the weekend!

Howling Wonder of the Western World, Virginia City was scene of the U. S. largest silver discovery in 1859. Yesterday's historic places tell today's visitors its story.