Activities, Events and Recreation
The White Pine County Golf Course is located just north of beautiful Ely, Nevada just off Highway 93 across from the Fairgrounds. With spectacular views of the Schell Creek Mountain Range on the east and the Egan Mountain Range to the southwest, you’ll find a wonderful place to slow down, relax and play a few […]
The White Pine Fire and Ice Festival will be spectacular. Take the opportunity to enjoy the food, ice bowling, golf, sledding, skating, and ice fishing both Saturday and Sunday. All sculptures must be completed by 3 p.m. Sunday with the winners announced that evening at 6 p.m. right before the fireworks show. Gather around bonfires […]
Sheldon Refuge is open year-round for wildlife observation, photography, and fishing and during designated seasons for hunting. There are no entrance fees for visiting the refuge, but there are camping and driving restrictions. A variety of activities such as overnight camping, motorized travel, and horseback riding are allowed, but all recreation activities here are regulated […]
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 […]
Stillwater NWR provides recreation opportunities to visitors who enjoy getting away from it all. Activities include viewing the unique geology and desert wildlife, waterfowl hunting, bird watching, and nature photography. Passenger vehicles are fine as long as roads are not wet or wash-boarded. Make sure to pack water, food, a cell phone or other signalling […]
The Ruby Lake National Wildlife Refuge headquarters is your destination for refuge information. Personnel are generally at this location daily, Monday thru Friday, from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. Informational brochures are available outside the office for weekend visitors. The refuge office is located in Ruby Valley, in Elko County, about 65 miles south and […]
As the largest refuge outside of Alaska, Desert NWR is an excellent place to visit, whether for a day trip or a longer stay. Desert NWR is more than twice the size of Rhode Island – here are some highlights of different destinations to get you started to explore the refuge. Some activities include: Camping […]
Ash Meadows National Wildlife Refuge is a biodiversity hotspot and a haven for rare plants and animals; an incredible story of survival for an ancient species of fish. Experience the last remaining oasis in the Mojave Desert, ponder the mysteries of the famous Devils Hole, stroll along beautiful boardwalks and walk in the footsteps of […]
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 […]
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 […]