The Best Sight In The World Is Actually A Road Sign That Says Welcome To Nevada
By Christina Arrascaeta
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Published August 08, 2022
Have you seen the new welcome signs in Nevada? As lovers of travel and exploration, it is exciting to venture out, but there is no denying the wonderful feeling of returning to Nevada after being away. If traveling by car, the road signs that you and millions of travelers see as you cross into the silver state are always a beacon of warmth, familiarity, and home. While we may not give them much thought, Nevada’s welcome signs help to tell the state’s story.
Nevada’s diverse landscapes, rich mining history, and ingenuity are reflected in its road signs. They have always been a fun and creative way to welcome those traveling into the state.
For roughly 25 years, Nevadans grew familiar with the lone miner on a hill. His gaze symbolized many things, including Nevada's past, present, and future.
The old road signs represented the theme – 125 Years of Vision.
However, the state retired the old prospector on the state welcome sign in 2017, due to age and wear.
Nevadans have welcomed new welcome signs in recent years! Travel down the highway to see shiny, new signs promoting a theme of, “A World Within, A State Apart.”
Designed by none other than art students right here in Nevada, four winning designs were chosen to represent the great state! Each student was selected from one of the four Nevada regions.
High school graphic artists entered a contest to see whose winning artwork would be depicted on Nevada’s new welcome signs.
The first new sign was installed on State Route 88 at the Nevada-California border south of Minden. Now, you can find them all over the state!
Nevadans will always hold a special place in their hearts for the old welcome signs in the state, but like Nevada, change comes with the territory. The new welcome signs have engaged a whole new generation of tourists and have excited Nevadans, too!
If you haven’t seen the new signs, what are you waiting for? Most graciously, Nevada welcomes you.
What do you think of the new signs? Do you have a favorite design? Be sure to let us know in the comment below!
If reading about welcome signs has put you in the mood to travel, then you’re in the right place! Nevada is perfect for an epic road trip .
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