Category: Picnicking

Moapa Valley National Wildlife Refuge

Moapa Valley National Wildlife Refuge (NWR) is open to the public from sunrise until sunset every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday from September through May. Due to the refuge’s small size, fragile habitat, and ongoing restoration work, the refuge is closed during June, July, and August. Moapa Valley National Wildlife Refuge is only 116 acres in […]

Pahranagat National Wildlife Refuge

Whether hiking, hunting, camping, or fishing, your visit will be enriched with the wildlife of Pahranagat NWR. Boating Non-motorized boats or boats with electric motors are permitted on Middle Marsh Unit and Lower Lake throughout the year, and on Upper Lake from February 1 through September 30. Upper Lake is closed to boating October 1-January […]

Visit Historic Virginia City

The history and stories of Virginia City are as unique, rich and colorful as the streets and buildings themselves. One must see Virginia City to even remotely understand it. It’s a living, breathing example of America’s fortitude and desire to achieve. At its peak, Virginia City was a thriving, vibrant metropolis of 25,000 residents. Located […]

Emerald Bay State Park – California

In 1969, Emerald Bay was designated a National Natural Landmark for its brilliant panorama of mountain-building processes and glacier carved granite. The natural beauty, geology and history of this unique island make it one of the highlights of any visit to the Lake Tahoe area. The park features Vikingsholm, one of the finest examples of […]

Arroyo Grande Sports Complex & Pittman Wash Trail

Park Amenities 56 acres Lighted ball fields Lighted basketball courts Covered picnic shelters Sports park Bicycle terrain amenities Dog park with agility elements Trail connectivity: Pittman Wash to Union Pacific Railroad Trail and Cornerstone Park Bridge connection across wash Horseshoe pits Open turf area Playground Disc golf Restrooms Vehicle and bicycle parking

China Ranch (Date Farm)

When traveling through the Death Valley area consider visiting beautiful China Ranch, near Tecopa California. China Ranch is a family owned and operated small farm, a lush piece of greenery amidst the forbidding Mojave Desert near Southern Death Valley. Imagine towering cottonwoods and willows by a wandering stream, date palms and abundant wildlife, all hidden […]

Sand Harbor Park/Beach

The largest alpine lake in North America, Lake Tahoe is a cobalt blue lake atop the Sierra Nevada mountain range. On its eastern shores, gently sloping beaches, crystal-clear water and interesting rock formations allow for wonderfully sublime swimming, kayaking and scuba diving at Sand Harbor. Boaters, water-skiers and fisherman can easily launch from one of […]

Wild Horse State Recreation Area

Remote and remarkable, Wild Horse State Recreation Area is open year round. The park’s reservoir is a popular fishing site, with rainbow and German brown trout, small mouth bass, yellow perch and catfish awaiting able anglers. Cold winters make the lake an ideal location to ice fish and skate, or to explore on snowmobiles or […]