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Welcome to Nevada — The Silver State
When most people think of Nevada, they only think of vast deserts and red-tipped mountains. That’s mostly true, as it is the driest state in the union. However, the granite peaks of the Sierra Nevada show a different side as they cup Lake Tahoe, the largest alpine lake in North America, surrounded by stands of ponderosa pine, pinon, and juniper. The human-made Lake Mead in southeastern Nevada is a 550-mile shoreline that is a massive oasis in the desert. A fantastic diversity of wildlife can still be found in the state that receives less than 10 inches per year. Follow up your exciting Las Vegas adventure with a trip to one of Nevada’s national and state parks or wilderness, such as the Jarbidge Wilderness, a 65,000-acre preserve. Nevada destinations include pristine wilderness, harsh deserts, lake oasis, and towering mountains.
Capital: Carson City
Largest City: Las Vegas
Area: 110,567 sq mi
Major Rivers: Colorado River, Humboldt River, Truckee River
Elevation: the Highest point is Boundary Peak at 13,143 to the lowest level at
Bird: Mountain Bluebird
Flower: Sagebrush
Tree: Single leaf Pinon and Bristlecone Pine
Motto: All for Our Country
Song: “Home Means Nevada”
Nickname: The Silver State
State Travel Site: Travel Nevada
The 4-mile stretch of Las Vegas Boulevard, “The Strip,” is known as the capital of glitter and glam with its…
Deserts, lake oases, and great mountains define the landscape of the great state of Nevada. Seven national parks and historic destinations and over 20 state parks offer plenty of opportunities for outdoor enthusiasts. Nevada’s varied terrain includes everything from valleys to mountains and lakes to the desert, and…