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Since 1936, Nevada Magazine has been sharing the story of the Silver State, covering places like Las Vegas, Reno, Lake Tahoe, and more.

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Beyond the Playa

Mar 4, 2025 | nevadamagazine.com | Megg Mueller

March 4, 2025Burning Man’s impact on Nevada goes beyond the desert. BY MEGG MUELLERThe annual Burning Man festival, held in the Black Rock Desert north of Reno, is an iconic event where creativity, radical self-expression, and community thrive. But the weeklong gathering leaves a lasting imprint on Nevada that extends far beyond the event itself. Radical Self Expression Burning Man is renowned for its art installations, which can be massive, interactive, or surreal—and sometimes all of the above.
A Solo Journey - Nevada Magazine

Mar 4, 2025 | nevadamagazine.com | Megg Mueller

March 4, 2025One woman and a rented campervan take on southern Nevada. BY MEGG MUELLEROur desire to unplug and find some solitude is real. A heavy emphasis on the solitude part has been trending of late; venturing out solo is an increasingly popular way to travel. I’ve been following a few social media groups devoted to solo travel, and specifically, solo travel for women. The idea is appealing for many reasons, but it’s also a bit scary.
Road Trip To A Future Past

Mar 4, 2025 | nevadamagazine.com | Mark Maynard

March 4, 2025How the 1987 film “Cherry 2000” turned Nevada’s landscapes into an alternate future universe worth exploring. BY MARK MAYNARDSteve De Jarnatt has a shock of white hair like what might sprout from the head of a mad scientist.
Finding Wild Friends

Nov 1, 2024 | nevadamagazine.com | Megg Mueller

November 1, 2024A few tips for catching a glimpse of Nevada’s animal kingdom. BY MEGG MUELLERI’ll never forget the first time I spotted a roadrunner in southern Nevada during a trip to Laughlin. Born and raised in the northern part of the state, I’d never seen these awesome birds before, and it was a great reminder that the critters we see every day might be brand new to someone else.
Uncommon Overnighters: Kingston Cabin

Nov 1, 2024 | nevadamagazine.com | Megg Mueller

November 1, 2024Middle-of-Nevada lodging is the perfect place to find your center. BY MEGG MUELLERMany moons ago, I wrote about my best-ever stay in Nevada, at a little place in Kingston. Times change and businesses close, so my search began anew for my favorite spot. I’m thrilled to say I’ve got a new leader on the clubhouse wall, and I’m not surprised it happens to be in the same locale.
Ghost Town Primer

Nov 1, 2024 | nevadamagazine.com | Megg Mueller

November 1, 2024A quick history—plus how-to guide—for visiting the state’s many uninhabited burgs. BY MEGG MUELLERNevada is known for many things: Las Vegas, mining, and wide-open spaces, for example. While some people may be aware, it’s perhaps less known that the state is home to more ghost towns than currently populated ones. Many states have ghost towns, but here, there are more than 600 spread across the desert landscape.
On The Trail of History

Nov 1, 2024 | nevadamagazine.com | David Rodriguez |David Rodríguez

November 1, 2024Nevada’s historical markers preserve the past. BY DAVID RODRIGUEZNevada is a state made up of stories. For hundreds—and even thousands—of years, American Indians, emigrants, miners, and dreamers traversed Nevada’s ranges and deserts playing to the horizon and chasing dreams. In the process, they have left history that stands the test of time in the form of historical markers.
Golden Age of Las Vegas

Aug 1, 2024 | nevadamagazine.com | Megg Mueller

August 1, 2024The city comes into its own in an era of gaming and celebrity headliners. BY MEGG MUELLER“The town has been converted to an opulent playgroundto satisfy the entertainment whims of any visitor.”—Associated Press reporter Bob Thomas on the1946 opening night of the Flamingo Hotel. The Golden Age of Las Vegas—roughly 1930-1960—was a time when the city sluffed off its Wild West origins and burgeoned into the glitz and glam era it’s still known for today.
Ice Age Fossils State Park

Aug 1, 2024 | nevadamagazine.com | Ryan Slattery

August 1, 2024Nevada’s newest state park perfectly preserves the state’s ecological history. BY RYAN SLATTERYDepending how you frame it, the creation of Ice Age Fossils State Park was either decades or millennia in the making. One could say the park began in 2017, when former governor Brian Sandoval designated it a state park, or in 1958, when the land was acquired by the Nevada State Parks.
Fishing at Pyramid Lake

Aug 1, 2024 | nevadamagazine.com | Megg Mueller

August 1, 2024Don’t let this amazing experience be the one that got away. BY MEGG MUELLERIn the northern Nevada desert, just east of Reno, lie the azure waters of Pyramid Lake. With its stunning beauty and rich history, it beckons anglers from far and wide, offering an opportunity to reel in some of the most prized fish species in the region. A remnant of ancient Lake Lahontan, Pyramid Lake is not just any ordinary fishing destination.