If you’ve ever looked at a mountain around the valley and didn’t know its name, this is the guide for you.
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From Elko to Las Vegas, here are some odd Nevada stories you may have missed this year.
The Big Dig of 1962-1963 near Tule Springs Ranch helped archaeologists to uncover ice age fossils, which led to the creation of Ice Age Fossils State Park.
From the Strip to Henderson, there’s plenty of holiday events and attractions to enjoy for all ages.
The SNWA was granted $743,329 to protect the ecosystem surrounding the Muddy River near Moapa Valley — the only home of the endangered Moapa dace.
Thanksgiving is just around the corner, and so are the annual Turkey Trots that let runners burn calories before the big feast.
Nevada’s town namesakes help tell the story of the state’s nearly 160-year history.
Students get the day off from school for Nevada Day on the last Friday in October instead of Nevada’s actual day of statehood, Oct. 31 (Halloween). But why?
The mountains surrounding the Las Vegas Valley have experienced several disasters over the last 20 years.
Reddit users recently shared weird facts about Nevada that sound fake, but are actually true.
Interstate 515 is also called U.S. 93 and 95 between downtown Las Vegas and Henderson, but why does the stretch of highway have so many designations?
Many locals may call the Henderson mountain with the radio towers Black Mountain, but the real one is a different peak in the McCullough Range.
Bands of Mormon crickets are hopping across Elko County to coat the sides of buildings, blanket roadways and generally annoy residents.
Fourth of July firework displays will return this year at Red Rock Resort and Green Valley Ranch.
You might already know that the “B” on the aptly named “B” mountain in Henderson stands for Basic High School, but what does the little “Q” beneath it stand for?
Test your wildlife knowledge and learn fun facts about Nevada’s fauna with information from the Nevada Department of Wildlife.
Valley of Fire will be the first park to participate in the new state park reservation system.
Thirty-five years ago today, the PEPCON disaster rocked Henderson when an oxidizer used for rocket fuel caught fire and created two massive explosions.
As temperatures rise and critters like rattlesnakes emerge, many Red Rock Canyon visitors may be concerned about their safety.
Advocates say national monument status would bring more protection and resources to a landmark plagued by illegal dumping.
Mojave Max, who emerges from his burrow every spring, is a popular desert tortoise in Southern Nevada.
