 When you think of Nevada, probably the
first thing that comes to mind are the bright lights of
Reno or
Las Vegas. Those two cities may be the most visited places in
Nevada, but there are certainly a lot more places to see and
things to do in Nevada besides gambling. Nevada's name comes
from the Spanish word meaning "snow clad"--a reference to the
snow-covered peaks of the Sierra Nevada. Those beautiful
mountains are a popular attraction for skiing as well as camping
and hiking in warmer weather. Nevada is in a mountain region
that includes semiarid grasslands and sandy deserts, and is the
most arid (dry) state in the nation. Nevada is known as the
"Silver State" not because of all the silver coins in the slot
machines, but because of the discovery of the Comstock Lode, a
massive deposit of silver, in 1859.Nevada is an ideal
destination for outdoor adventure, from helicopter skiing,
whitewater rafting and kayaking, hiking on high mountain trails,
or rock climbing. The varied landscape and altitude creates a
wide range of settings, such as rugged snow-capped mountains,
shimmering desert lakes, dramatic canyons, and scenic forest
trails.
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