Nevada Public Lands

Abandoned mines on public land in Nevada pose a significant hazard. Visitors to Nevada's vast outback of public lands need to be aware of this serious safety issue.

Pot farms are a serious hazard on public lands in Nevada. Learn what to look for, how to stay safe, and how to avoid trouble if you should come across an illegal marijuana garden growing operation when out and about on Nevada's vast tracts of public land.

Enjoy a family outing by getting your own Christmas tree. Christmas tree cutting permits are available from the Bureau of Land Management and the U.S. Forest Service for areas in the Reno / Tahoe region.

This article focuses on the subject of wild horses in the West, particularly in Nevada. At issue is the steady increase in the population of these animals and what should be done to maintain both healthy horses and the public land ranges upon which they roam. The rules and regulations for dealing with wild horses are spelled out in The Wild...

Wild horses are a symbol of Nevada and the American West. These wild horses pictures illustrate some aspects of wild horse and burro management issues the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) faces in Nevada.

Public land administered by Nevada BLM offers virtually unlimited recreation opportunities. Nevada public lands also support numerous economic activities such as grazing and mining.

At 6.3 million acres, Humboldt - Toiyabe is the largest national forest in the lower 48. Luckily for us, almost all of it is in Nevada.

Great Basin is the only national park entirely within Nevada. It is on the other side of the state from Reno / Tahoe, but well worth visiting. It is a marvelous place, with lofty alpine peaks, bristlecone pines, abundant wildlife, and the underground beauty of Lehman Caves.

A superlative desert of streaming sand dunes, snow-capped mountains, multicolored rock layers, water-fluted canyons and 3 million acres of wilderness. Home to the Timbisha Shoshone people and to plants and animals unique to the harshest desert. A small portion of the park near Beatty is in Nevada.

When leaving a vehicle at Reno area parks and trailheads, use these tips to help prevent break-ins and theft of your valuables. Don't let thieves ruin your day of enjoying the great outdoors.