Activities, Events and Recreation
Rising almost 2,000 feet above the town of Winnemucca, secluded Water Canyon Recreation Area is one of the premier recreation areas in Northern Nevada and offers a rugged, picturesque setting along the canyon’s upper reaches and a lush riparian area of cottonwood and aspen trees along the stream at the canyon bottom. Managed by the […]
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 […]
Track Size – 1/3 Mile oval x 60’+ wide. Track lighting all the way around outside of racing surface, safety catch fence turn on 3-4 and all along front straight, flag stand on front straight, safety lights on flag stand, turn 1 and turn 3. Race track entrance on turn 4, track exit on turn […]
The purpose of the NSHPA shall be to develop, foster and promote organized horseshoe pitching at local and state levels, as a recreational pastime and a competitive game by providing direction, organization, published material and approved equipment, when necessary, to enhance the sport. See tournament and events schedule on website. 2019 Locations include Las Vegas, […]