After flowing 121 miles, the Truckee River makes its final stand before its terminus at the southern tip of Pyramid Lake. The river here slowly meanders through twisting Read More
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101 Scenic Drives to Hiking Trailheads Less than Two Hours from Reno
The 101 free maps listed below were hand-built by Tom Herbertson, based on the driving directions provided by Elizabeth and Christopher in their book Base Camp Reno: 101 Hikes From Sage to Snow published by Imbrifex Books in Read More
Kumiva Peak: One of Many Isolated Hiking Adventures in Northern Nevada
If you are like us, sometimes you just want to get away it from all. It is a wonderful feeling to escape from roads, people, and Read More
Mount Elwell in the Lost Sierras
If you are a fan of backcountry lakes, the Lakes Basin Recreation Area in the Lost Sierras is a must-see destination. Even though Read More
The Rim to Reno Trail: An Exploration Deep in the Backcountry of Mount Rose Wilderness
Living in Reno, we have explored almost all of the trails in Mount Rose Wilderness, which is probably the most Read More
What is the best city in the U.S. for hiking?
With the largest amount of open space of all metropolitan areas in the contiguous United States and Read More
BASE CAMP RENO – A LOVE LETTER TO THE NATURAL WORLD
Once America’s No.1 gambling town and, thanks to local laws drawn up to appeal to those seeking a speedy separation, the ‘divorce capital of the world’, Read More
Easy, Secluded Loop North of Reno: Quail Loop
Warm up your legs in the sagebrush foothills of the Petersen Range, and enjoy the chatter of quails and Read More
Beautiful hike outside Carson City: Hot Springs Mountain
Explore the foothills of the rugged Pine Nut Mountains with this climb of Hot Springs Mountain. Enjoy majestic views Read More
A Wonderland of Trails and Sights
Centered in the Truckee Meadows at the interface of the Sierra Nevada Mountains and the Great Basin Desert, Reno-Sparks is one of the most scenic Read More
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