Posted in Nevada
February 09, 2016
These 12 Sites In Nevada Will Remind You Of How Stunning America Truly Is
There’s no denying that Nevada is one of America’s most beautiful places. From breathtaking canyons and majestic mountains, to glistening lakes and twisting rivers, these 12 sites in Nevada will remind you of how beautiful America truly is:
We’re aware that these uncertain times are limiting many aspects of life as we all practice social and physical distancing. While we’re continuing to feature destinations that make our state wonderful, we don’t expect or encourage you to go check them out immediately. We believe that supporting local attractions is important now more than ever and we hope our articles inspire your future adventures! And on that note, please nominate your favorite local business that could use some love right now: https://www.onlyinyourstate.com/nominate/
At approximately 12 miles in length, Lamoille Canyon is the largest valley in the Ruby Mountains.
Located in Overton, Nevada, Valley of Fire is Nevada's largest and oldest (1935) state park.
Lake Mead is the 16th largest manmade lake in the world. It's also the largest reservoir in the United States when it's full. Lake Mead is located in Mohave County, Arizona and Clark County, Nevada.
The Jarbidge Wilderness, located in Elko County, consists of 113,167 acres of high mountains and deep glaciated canyons.
Sand Harbor is Lake Tahoe's finest beach.
With an elevation of 11,916 feet, Mt. Charleston is the highest mountain in both the Spring Mountains and Clark County, Nevada.
Located in Washoe County, and covering approximately 125,000 acres, Pyramid Lake is one of the largest natural lakes in Nevada.
Bonsai Rock is a popular spot to photograph the sunset at Lake Tahoe.
The Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area, located in Las Vegas, is Nevada's first national conservation area and receives more than one million visitors yearly.
Great Basin National Park, located in White Pine County, Nevada, is best known for its groves of ancient bristlecone pines and the Lehman Caves.
Lehman Caves is a beautiful marble cave that features more than 300 rare shield formations.
The Truckee River flows for 121 miles and is the sole outlet of Lake Tahoe.
Can you think of any other beautiful sites in Nevada? If so, please share them with us in the comments below.
