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Pack all the things. This route is replete with opportunities for hiking, biking, camping, stargazing, swimming, fishing, photography, and a whole lot more.
It doesn’t get much more out-of-town-for-the-weekend than this wild trip. Marked by stunning contrasts around every bend, this route blasts out of Vegas and winds through wide-open country to several spectacular Nevada state parks and a couple of story-packed, historic Nevada locales. [Read more]
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“It’s a two hour and 20 minute drive along Highway 93 from Valley of Fire State Park to Caliente, famous for its rose-lined streets, Spanish mission-style train depot and surrounding network of gorgeous canyons. Mountain bikers may already have Barnes Canyon on their must-do list, and with good reason: it’s home to dozens of miles of singletrack. For hikers, there’s Kershaw-Ryan State Park.”
“Discover the charming countryside of Nevada by traveling down U.S. 93, or the Great Basin Highway! Seeped in history and picturesque Nevada scenery, this rural road trip will take you to mountain backdrops and stunning landscapes. So, pack your camera and love of travel for this country road trip exploration!”
Photo by Susan Mowers, Travel Nevada
“Positively brimming with grandeur, Nevada boasts a hefty slice of the American West’s stunning scenery, intriguing geology, and natural wonders. This 355-mile route along the Great Basin Highway takes in the highlights, beginning with red rock spires and sandstone canyons, and ending with mountain peaks, ancient bristlecone pine forests, and some of the nation’s darkest, star-studded skies.”
Travel Awaits recently featured many Lincoln County destinations in its article, “Epic Nevada Road Trip: Las Vegas to Great Basin National Park.”
Among the wonderful locations mentioned were Pahranagat National Wildlife Refuge, Caliente, Cathedral Gorge State Park and Pioche. These are all part of the 300-mile road trip that “makes for one wild ride — in the best possible way.”