Nevada

Looking for a local USA escape? From the lights of Las Vegas to national parks, Hand Luggage Only shares the top places to go while visiting Nevada.

Nestled in the northwestern fringes of Nevada, Reno is sometimes seen as the little sister of Las Vegas. Yes, they both have casinos and a vibe all-around - 12 Very Best Things To Do In Reno, Nevada - Travel, Travel Advice - Nevada, North America, Reno, United States - Travel, Food and Home Inspiration Blog with door-to-door Travel Planner! - Travel Advice, Travel Inspiration, Home Inspiration, Food Inspiration, Recipes, Photography

We have never been that intrigued with Las Vegas—sure, it sounded fine, but it really isn’t our style. While we enjoy visiting cities here and there, our favorite adventures are adrenaline packed and out exploring nature, and that isn’t something widely associated with Las Vegas.

The strip, January 1976. Photo by Hank deLespinasse.

Couples getaway to Nevada City Lunch out at Three Forks Bakery & Brewery Hike along the South Yuba River Wine tasting at Nevada City Winery Pamper sessions at Wolf Mountain Day Spa Dinner out a…

With these Nevada road trip ideas, whichever corner of Nevada you venture to, you’re bound to uncover the kind of unexpected encounters, memorable characters, and only-in-Nevada experiences that make this place so damn special.

Sagebrush State, Silver State CAPITAL: Carson City. AREA: 110,540 sq. mi. POPULATION: 160,083. MOTTO: All For Our Country. FLOWER: Sagebrush. BIRD: Mountain Bluebird. TREE: Single-leaf Piñon. SONG: Home Means Nevada. 36th State admitted to the Union. Dexter Press 5S-36512-B CAPA-010241

Blogger Bella Bucchiotti of xoxoBella.com shares about her trip to Northern Nevada and what to see and do while there. It includes Lake Tahoe, Reno, Carson City and Virginia City, too.

Valley of Fire State Park is the perfect day trip from Las Vegas but feels a world away with spectacular fiery red rock vistas!