Nevada State Parks Nevada Family Attractions Valley of Fire State Park Lake Tahoe Nevada State Park Cathedral Gorge State Park Great Basin National Park Wild Horse State Recreation Area Sand Harbor State Park Rye Patch State Recreation Area Ward Charcoal Ovens State Historic Park Cave Lake State Park...
Discover what life was like 150 years ago in Nevada when this U.S. Army fort was built to protect westward-bound pioneers and Pony Express riders. Today, about an hour from Carson City, the fort’s ruins stand in a state of “arrested decay,” withstanding time with the aid of northern...
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Capital:Carson City Land Area:109,826 sq. miles Population:2,241,154 Counties:17 Highest Point: Boundary Peak at 13,140 feet Lowest Point: Colorado River at 479 feet Nevada State And Regional Parks Beaver Dam State Park Berlin-Icthyosaur State Park ...
(Placename) a state of the western US: lies almost wholly within the Great Basin, a vast desert plateau; noted for production of gold and copper. Capital: Carson City. Pop: 2 241 154 (2003 est). Area: 284 612 sq km (109 889 sq miles). Abbreviation:Nev.orNV(with zip code) ...
State website:https://nv.gov/ Population Residents:Nevadan Resident population:3,198,164 (7th Largest State, 2023) 10 largest cities (2023):Las Vegas, 662,000; Henderson, 320,000; Reno, 255,601; North Las Vegas, 251,974; Sparks, 105,006; Carson City, 55,916; Fernley, 21,003; El...
Carson City is centrally located to a variety of activities. Only 30 minutes east ofLake Tahoeand close to many parks, sports enthusiasts will find an unlimited amount of things to do in this area, including hunting, fishing, camping, boating and hiking. In the nearby hills the natural envir...
Number of counties: 16, plus 1 independent city Largest county by population and area: Clark, 1,951,269 (2010); Nye, 18,147 sq mi. State parks: 24 Residents: Nevadan, Nevadian 2016 resident population est.: 2,940,058 2010 resident census population (rank): 2,700,551 (35). Male:...
As the state capital, Carson City also boasts a number of important historic attractions. On your visit, take time to tour the Nevada State Capitol Complex. At night, catch a performance at the popular Brewery Arts Center. When the weather is pleasant, two golf courses are the ideal way ...
Nevada national parks celebrate the beauty of desert environments at Lake Mead and the Great Basin, the fossil beds of 100,000 years ago, and the massive historic migrations of people across its vast basin and range landscape. NPS Map of the national parks in the state of Nevada. ...