From majestic mountains to gorgeous valleys, and peaceful lakes to flowing rivers, Nevada is home to some of the most breathtaking scenery in the United States.
If you love coming across breathtaking scenery, be sure to check out these 10 towns in Nevada:
- Las Vegas
flickr/Bureau of Land Management The Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area is located 17 miles from the Las Vegas Strip and is Nevada’s first National Conservation Area. Its unique rock formations and plant life is what makes it one of the most amazing areas in Nevada.
- Lamoille
flickr/Antti Lamoille Canyon, the largest valley in the Ruby Mountains, is known as the “Grand Canyon” of Nevada. It’s such a BEAUTIFUL area!
- Incline Village
flickr/Ron Reiring Incline Village is located on the north shore of Lake Tahoe. It features some of the most beautiful and relaxing beaches, in addition to amazing scenic views.
- Panaca
flickr/James Marvin Phelps Panaca is home to Cathedral Gorge State Park. Cathedral Gorge offers many wonderful trails and excellent views of the scenic canyon.
- Tonopah
flickr/NurseNerdy The most beautiful scenery in Tonopah is located in its night sky. Tonopah has amazing stargazing opportunities, and it’s been “Rated #1 Stargazing Destination in America” by USA TODAY.
- Reno
flickr/beth woodrum The Truckee River flows through the center of downtown Reno, and it’s the only outlet from Lake Tahoe. This Nevada river is a great spot for swimming, fishing and rafting.
- Overton
flickr/Mike Boening Photography Overton is home to Nevada’s Valley of Fire State Park. Valley of Fire is Nevada’s oldest and largest state park, and its beautiful rock formations make it one of the most scenic areas in the state.
- Henderson
flickr/informationmistress The Henderson Bird Viewing Preserve is one of the best places in southern Nevada for bird watching. In addition to the beautiful birds, the plant life also makes this preserve a lovely place to visit.
- Baker
wikipedia This beautiful park is located nearly 300 miles from Las Vegas. It’s home to groves of beautiful bristlecone pines and the Lehman Caves.
- Jarbidge
flickr/Jeremy Michael Located in Elko County, the Jarbidge Wilderness is more than 113,000 acres and features beautiful rivers, lakes, creeks, forests and wildflowers. It was the first wilderness area in Nevada.
What are some of your favorite scenic spots in Nevada?
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The Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area is located 17 miles from the Las Vegas Strip and is Nevada’s first National Conservation Area. Its unique rock formations and plant life is what makes it one of the most amazing areas in Nevada.
flickr/Antti
Lamoille Canyon, the largest valley in the Ruby Mountains, is known as the “Grand Canyon” of Nevada. It’s such a BEAUTIFUL area!
flickr/Ron Reiring
Incline Village is located on the north shore of Lake Tahoe. It features some of the most beautiful and relaxing beaches, in addition to amazing scenic views.
flickr/James Marvin Phelps
Panaca is home to Cathedral Gorge State Park. Cathedral Gorge offers many wonderful trails and excellent views of the scenic canyon.
flickr/NurseNerdy
The most beautiful scenery in Tonopah is located in its night sky. Tonopah has amazing stargazing opportunities, and it’s been “Rated #1 Stargazing Destination in America” by USA TODAY.
flickr/beth woodrum
The Truckee River flows through the center of downtown Reno, and it’s the only outlet from Lake Tahoe. This Nevada river is a great spot for swimming, fishing and rafting.
flickr/Mike Boening Photography
Overton is home to Nevada’s Valley of Fire State Park. Valley of Fire is Nevada’s oldest and largest state park, and its beautiful rock formations make it one of the most scenic areas in the state.
flickr/informationmistress
The Henderson Bird Viewing Preserve is one of the best places in southern Nevada for bird watching. In addition to the beautiful birds, the plant life also makes this preserve a lovely place to visit.
wikipedia
This beautiful park is located nearly 300 miles from Las Vegas. It’s home to groves of beautiful bristlecone pines and the Lehman Caves.
flickr/Jeremy Michael
Located in Elko County, the Jarbidge Wilderness is more than 113,000 acres and features beautiful rivers, lakes, creeks, forests and wildflowers. It was the first wilderness area in Nevada.
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