Expand your horizons in Nevada

The next 12 months is set to be the year where more travelers expand their horizons – in every sense.

The Silver State of Nevada embraces its off-beat nature, and visitors will enjoy experiences they truly won’t find anywhere else.

From cowboy culture to ghost towns, to modern art, and epic outdoors – Nevada has so much to offer and will constantly surprise you.

Embrace the cowboy culture

The northern region of Nevada is real life cowboy country. Along the I-80, dubbed the ‘Cowboy Corridor’, visitors will discover lively communities full of history and Western tradition. Museums, art galleries, poetry and music festivals, and even beers highlight the confluence of buckaroo, Basque, and American Indian traditions in the region. One such festival, The National Cowboy Poetry Gathering in Elko, marks its 40th year in 2025. The six-day gathering is filled with poetry, music, dancing, workshops, exhibits, conversations, food and fellowship. Those that follow the route will also enjoy a taste of Nevada’s Basque History, with plenty of Basque restaurants along the route serving Basque feasts family style.

Discover starry skies

Beyond the bright lights of Las Vegas, Nevada is home to some of the darkest skies in the world. Thanks to the state’s lack of light pollution, clear starry night skies can be found in all corners of the Silver State. There are 14 stargazing parks located in dark sky sanctuaries that are free for visitors to use. Telescopes aren’t essential, just look up and enjoy the view. For those travelling by car, take a detour along the “Starry-est Route in America”, guiding travelers from Death Valley National Park to Great Basin National Park via some of the least light polluted spaces in the US.

Seeing is believing

Nevada is filled with quirky and unique attractions and experiences, from colourful art installations, outdoor sculpture museums, aliens, ghost towns and even its own small country, creativity has no limit in rural Nevada. Visitors heading into Nevada from California via Death Valley will spot a gigantic cow standing proud on the roadside Aptly named the Big Bovine, ‘Herman’ was a real life, 3,000-pound, six feet tall cow. In honor of the animal, a statue was built as a memorial in 2013 and stands two stories tall. Those travelling north from Las Vegas towards Reno will find  The Clown Motel. a creepy but unique roadside stop over celebrating 40 years since its opening. The motel houses one of the largest private collections of clown figurines and memorabilia in the world, with more than 2,000. Close to Carson City, an independent micronation has been established where a passport is required to enter The Republic of Molossia. It covers 6.3 acres of the Nevada desert and includes an official customs station, a national instrument, and even its own postal service.

Get a little out there

Nevada is home to 24 state parks and two national parks, with 85% of the state’s land open to the public meaning hiking and trekking opportunities are endless. Often referred to as the most mountainous state in the U.S, to the north, the Great Basin National Park offers hikers breath taking views from uncrowded hiking trails. The 4.3-mile Bristlecone-Glacier Trail rolls past the gnarled bristlecone pines to a stark, rock-rimmed cirque cradling Nevada’s last active glacier. For those who prefer adventure on two wheels, Winnemucca’s Bloody Shins Trail promises 17-miles of leg-scratching, high-desert sagebrush. The track is divided into beginner, intermediate and advanced grades, with some playful, flowy stretches and a few rock-studded challenges.

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