WASHOE VALLEY, Nev. — Take a guided walk with a park ranger through Washoe’s wetlands to view birds, identify plants and learn which animals live in wetlands. Staff will have birding books on hand to use for this approximately two hour long program. Bring binoculars to view birds and wildlife. This program is free and [...]
WASHOE VALLEY, Nev.– Each year people become lost, stranded or worse in the wilderness. This free program, offered by Nevada State Parks, is an introduction to GPS (Global Positioning Systems). Participants will learn what GPS is, how it works and how it can be used to navigate in the outdoors. Participants will search for a [...]
Grab your tackle box and fishing poles and head for the water on Saturday, June 13th for Nevada’s Free Fishing Day. This is the one day each year that all anglers – residents and non-residents alike – can enjoy a day of fishing in Nevada without purchasing a state fishing license or trout stamp. “Free [...]
MINDEN, Nev. — Nevada State Parks invites the public to attend a free Chautauqua presentation by Michael Fischer at the Dangberg Home Ranch Historic Park on Saturday, May 30. Fischer will portray the ranch’s founder; Heinrich F. Dangberg Sr. The outdoor program begins at 11 a.m. and is the first in a series of monthly [...]
SILVER SPRINGS, Nev.—Join Fort Churchill rangers and astronomers, Jay Lawson and Adam Kremers, for an evening of star gazing on May 23, 2009. The evening event will begin shortly after sunset in the parking lot just west of the Buckland Cemetery. Lawson, an amateur astronomer, will bring his 24-inch reflector tracking scope and Kremers, formerly [...]
 MINDEN, Nev. — The Dangberg Home Ranch Historic Park, operated by the Nevada Division of State Parks in collaboration with Douglas County, invites the public to attend a celebration of the holidays. The event will feature an exhibit of antique toys, Christmas cards and decorations from the park’s extensive collection. Visitors will enjoy hearing [...]
 [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/v/IKnAs-9KJK8] SILVER SPRINGS, Nev.–Nevada Division of State Parks personnel are gearing up for a busy Memorial Day weekend at Lahontan State Recreation Area. Up to 15,000 people are expected each day at Lahontan during the weekend. Preparation includes increased law enforcement activities designed to crack down on underage drinking, driving under the influence, fighting [...]
WASHOE VALLEY, Nev.–Nevada State Parks is hosting a wildflower walk at Washoe Lake State Park May 10, 2008 from 9 a.m. to 11a.m. Join park staff for a leisurely stroll through the park to meet the wildflowers and to learn their common and scientific names, each plant’s use and whether a plant is poisonous. Park [...]
Construction forces partial closures during June CALIENTE, Nev.–In order to protect visitors from open trenches and construction equipment at Kershaw-Ryan State Park, some areas will be temporarily closed while a new campground, culinary well and underground sprinkler system are being constructed. The following areas will be temporarily closed for the month of June 2008: the [...]
GABBS, Nev.–The heavier than normal snow accumulation has melted, allowing Berlin-Ichthyosaur State Park to re-open the park’s main attractions. The park’s Fossil House is now open for scheduled tours on Saturdays and Sundays between 10:00 am and 2:00 pm. The campground is also open and normal park fees will be charged. The Diana Mine tours [...]
