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Reno / Tahoe has events and festivals photographers live for; Great Reno Balloon Race, Reno River Festival, Burning Man, and lots more. And the landscapes; there are few places where you can stand on top of snowy mountain peaks in the morning and survey the expansive sweep of the desert in the afternoon.
Riding the Squaw Valley Cable Car
Riding the Squaw Valley Cable Car is a spectacular adventure. The trip from the Village at Squaw Valley to High Camp is an ascent of 2000 feet with views across the Sierra Nevada, including Lake Tahoe. The gondolas have have huge windows, giving riders a 360 degree view. There are no bad seats.
Nevada Wild Horse Pictures
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.
Kings Beach State Recreation Area at Lake Tahoe
Kings Beach State Recreation Area at Lake Tahoe is 43 miles and less than an hour from downtown Reno. This beautiful, family friendly park on Lake Tahoe's north shore is a perfect place to go when the heat is on in Reno. There is a long sandy beach, a shallow shoreline for children, and water toy rentals including, paddle boats, water bikes, tubes, and jet skis.
Reno / Tahoe Wordless Wednesday Blogs
Reno pictures are featured in the Reno / Tahoe blogs published as Wordless Wednesday Reno blog entries.
Wingfield Park in Downtown Reno
Wingfield Park in downtown Reno is the place for Truckee River water play during Reno's hot summer months. Together with the Truckee River Whitewater Park, it's like a free water park right in the middle of the city.
Reno / Tahoe Farmers' Market Pictures
Reno, Sparks, Lake Tahoe farmers' markets offer fresh produce and fruit. Many farmers' markets also have food, crafts, and entertainment. Nevada Grown means produce locally grown.
Reno / Tahoe Sky Pictures
Skies over Reno, Lake Tahoe, and northern Nevada are beautiful and varied. Different cloud patterns and beautiful sunsets are frequent treats for photographers and sky watchers around Reno / Tahoe.
Reno's Downtown Casino Glitz Glows Bright at Night
Pictures of Reno, Nevada at night are photographs of scenes that appear far different during the day. Night lights reveal the glitz of the casinos and hotels along downtown Virginia Street.
Northern Nevada Wildflowers
Wildflowers grow in abundance around Reno / Tahoe, both in the desert areas and up in the relatively moist Sierra Nevada. Spring can be a colorful season when conditions are right.
Tahoe Meadows Snow Play Area
Tahoe Meadows is a short drive up the Mt. Rose Highway from Reno and Sparks. There is plenty of free parking (except on super-busy days) right next to the sledding slopes and snowshoe trails. If you prefer, bring cross country skis instead. Part of the area is designated for snowmobile use.

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