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Nevada is a land of surprises. Did you know it's the most mountainous state? Travelers will see mountains in all directions. High-desert landscape offers sparkling rivers, shimmering blue lakes, towering pine forests, beautiful trails and unspoiled views.

Whether you visit Reno, Lake Tahoe, Las Vegas or historic mining towns, you'll find an intriguing variety of activities, events and attractions to make your trip pleasurable and memorable.

Dramatic wide-open spaces are easily accessible on Nevada's straight, uncrowded roads. Enjoy resort hotel amenities, dazzling nightlife and casino entertainment, fabulous shopping and fine dining, then venture beyond the city lights for excitement of a different kind.

Winter at Reno and Lake Tahoe is all about skiing and snowboarding at 18 resorts. In Las Vegas, one can tee off on lush golf courses year-round. Elko celebrates it ranch-life heritage with the National Cowboy Poetry Gathering and Ely shows off frozen artwork at the White Pine Fire and Ice Show.

Spring snowmelt delivers whitewater to the Truckee River for rafting and kayaking in Reno, and motorcycles head for the Laughlin River Run on the COlorado River. Summer is for water sports on Lake Mead, glimpsing wild horses while rolling down the tracks on the historic Virginia & Truckee Railroad between Virginia City and Carson City, savoring the Best in the West Nugget Rib Cook-off in Sparks and enjoying theater on the beach under the stars at the stars at the Lake Tahoe Shakespeare Festival.

Autumn's golden aspens and cottonwoods create a picturesque setting for a hike, and sunny, mild days are perfect for driving on Nevada's Scenic Byways, sampling the sweets at the Genoa Candy Dance Arts and Crafts or taking in the Pahrump Fall Festival.