Activities, Events and Recreation
The Black Rock Desert Wilderness is a large desert playa and the remains of prehistoric Lake Lahontan. At 314,835 acres, the area is one of the largest protected desert playas in the United States. Vistas go on for miles and mirages sneak up from all sides of the desert floor. The vastnes and overwhelming feeling […]
The South Fork Owyhee River flows north through the Owyhee desert, joining the river’s East Fork in southwestern Idaho. River-running in rafts and kayaks through the steep-walled canyon is the most popular recreational activity from late March through early June. The South Fork Owyhee River enters Idaho from the north enclosed within a 550 foot […]
Spectacular scenic opportunities abound in one of the largest and flattest alkaline playas in the United States. The Playa is a now-dry remnant of ancient Lake Lahontan; it is 44 miles long (oriented north-south), and averages 7 miles in width. Opportunities for solitude are considerable. A variety of interesting geologic features dominate the landscape. The […]
The Pine Forest Range, in northern Nevada’s arid Great Basin, is a rare and exceptional area of abundant streams and clear, cold subalpine lakes. Nestled in a cirque and fed by snowmelt and springs, these lakes are not only visually stunning but also possess an excellent trout fishery. The lakes are surrounded by a rare […]
Grimes Point is an archaeological site which was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1972. During the Pleistocene Epoch, this area and most of northwestern Nevada, was covered by ancient Lake Lahontan. Over the last 10,000 years, the level of ancient Lake Lahontan fluctuated widely, at times drying up completely. When above […]
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 […]
Lincoln County is home to a wide-variety of interesting and majestic wildlife. Hundreds of different species visit the Pahranagat National Wildlife Refuge yearly. The conservation area is 5,380 acres of lakes, marshes, wet meadows and desert uplands. Over 260 different species of birds have been recorded on the refuge. Aside from the refuge, you are […]
OUR MISSION To preserve and improve the remaining habitat of birds and other wildlife, restore historical habitat, and educate the public, with emphasis on children, providing vision to all about our unique Nevada environments. A chapter of the National Audubon Society, based in Reno and serving all of northern Nevada, represents over 1,000 memberships of […]
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, […]
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 […]