Nevada

From panoramic parallels to alternative attractions, the following awe-inspiring locations invite you to embrace the thrill of discovery, venture beyond the beaten path, and unearth hidden treasures in Nevada Once you’re hit with the…
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The longest day of the year arrives June 20 as the sun reaches its highest point in the Northern Hemisphere, directly above the Tropic of Cancer. This Stonehenge-worthy moment in time, known as the summer solstice, has been celebrated by…
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Article Summary - Cindy Elgan, an election administrator and Republican in Nevada's Esmeralda County, has faced a recall petition driven by local Republican leader Mary Jane Zakas, who supports conspiracy theories about rigged voting…
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Local supermercado, La Bonita Supermarket, started out as a small “carnicería,” named for the Michoacán-born owner’s dairy cow.  In the past two decades, it has grown into a powerhouse chain of Hispanic grocery stores with seven Las Vegas…
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In a culinary mecca like Las Vegas, where world-class restaurants are a dime a dozen (metaphorically speaking, of course), differentiating oneself from the competition is a veritable challenge. Perhaps that’s why it’s such a nice surprise…
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Nearly 200 years ago, Spanish explorer Antonio Mariano Armijo led a 2,700-mile expedition of men and mules on an uncharted path across New Mexico, Colorado, Utah, Arizona, Nevada, and California.  That trek helped establish a multi-state…
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Beyond the glittering lights of Las Vegas and Reno, Nevada is among the darkest states in the world. The stars shine extra bright deep in the heart of the Silver State. In fact, of the 200 communities, parks, and protected areas around the…
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Sometimes it’s the little things that make eating at a restaurant special like a basket of warm bread and butter or free refills. When dining at our favorite Mexican restaurants, we all look forward to the bottomless chips and salsa. The…
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Nevada’s monsters aren’t hiding in the closet or under our beds. They’re swimming in our lakes and lurking around the desert. Fortunately, these mysterious beasts — like enormous water snakes, drunken wild cats, crying baby corpses, and…
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It’s a common misconception among non-Nevadans that Las Vegas and Reno are neighbors. In reality, these two cities are separated by about 440 miles, and a road trip from one to the other takes about 8 hours. Personally, I enjoy the drive…
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