Dangberg Home Ranch to host holiday toy exhibit December 12-14

Posted by on Dec 2, 2008 in News, State Parks | Comments Off   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 music played on the...
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Increased law enforcement at Lahontan during Memorial Day weekend

Posted by on May 20, 2008 in News, State Parks | Comments Off   [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...
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Wildflower walk at Washoe Lake State Park May 10

Posted by on May 5, 2008 in News, State Parks | Comments Off 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 staff will also discuss climate and growing zones. Some uphill walking...
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Kershaw-Ryan State Park to get new campground

Posted by on May 1, 2008 in News, State Parks | Comments Off 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 group use...
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Berlin-Ichthyosaur State Park spring 2008 update

Posted by on Apr 10, 2008 in News | Comments Off 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 are still suspended until further...
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