Activities, Events and Recreation
The Red Spring Picnic Area features spectacular views of the red and tan sandstone cliffs of Calico Basin. The area is tucked between the gray limestone La Madre Mountains to the north, the red sandstone Calico Hills to the west, and a desert ridge to the south. The Calico Basin area is fed year round […]
The Bowers Mansion was built in 1863 by Lemuel “Sandy” Bowers and his wife, Eilley, and is the finest example of the homes built in Nevada by the new millionaires of the Comstock mining boom. The land originally was purchased in 1856 by Eilley and her first husband Alex Cowan, who returned to Utah a […]
The Gold Butte National Monument was established in 2016 by setting aside 300,000 acres to preserve it from development while also protecting the rich history of Native Americans, ranching and the pioneer spirit. The area is designated for recreational activities but also serves to protect the unique mixture of fossil dinosaur tracks, geology and wild […]
Named “Best Place For Bird Watching” in Desert Companion’s 3rd Annual Best of the City Henderson Bird Viewing Preserve is home to thousands of migratory waterfowl as well as numerous resident desert birds. There are nine ponds available for birding, surrounded by both paved and soft surfaces. The paved path is approximately 3/4 of a […]
Horseman’s Park is part of the Clark County Parks & Recreation system There are events and activities happening most weekends at this facility. Some are nationally affiliated and/or sanctioned, others are local or Nevada based and some are open/unsanctioned. Check calendar on website for specific dates and events. Many events are free to spectators, but […]
Hottest, Driest, and Lowest National Park In this below-sea-level basin, steady drought and record summer heat make Death Valley a land of extremes. Yet, each extreme has a striking contrast. Towering peaks are frosted with winter snow. Rare rainstorms bring vast fields of wildflowers. Lush oases harbor tiny fish and refuge for wildlife and humans. […]
America’s Most Diverse National Recreation Area Boat, hike, cycle, camp and fish at America’s most diverse national recreation area. With striking landscapes and brilliant blue waters, this year-round playground spreads across 1.5 million acres of mountains, canyons, valleys and two vast lakes. See the Hoover Dam from the waters of Lake Mead or Lake Mohave, […]
The Clark County Shooting Park provides a safe, fun place to practice target shooting for a very reasonable price. 2,900 acres of desert have been transformed into… well, 2,900 acres of desert stuffed full of bullets. Some Range Features Archery Center- The Archery Center houses a known-distance archery range, covered firing points, classroom area, restrooms, […]
The Dangberg Home Ranch was named a Nevada treasure two years in a row! The Beginnings and History The house that stands here was built by a family that played an important role in the growth and shaping of Carson Valley, Nevada. Heinrich Friedrich Dangberg was only eighteen when he came to America in 1848. […]
Fallon National Wildlife Refuge provides limited recreation opportunities to visitors who enjoy getting away from it all. But a trip to Fallon NWR is not for the casual visitor – it takes a lot of planning and awareness to enjoy viewing the unique landscape and diverse wildlife found here. Regulation of recreation activities allows for […]