Nevada is one of the largest states in the U.S., meaning you won’t find a shortage of action in the Silver State. It’s one of the only places you can ski world-class runs in the morning, then walk world-class greens in the afternoon. You can bike or hike the Tahoe Rim Trail, navigate a kayak on the Truckee River through downtown Reno, take an ATV up Sand Mountain near Fallon and snowmobile miles of wide-open terrain near Elko. You can even test your Indy car or NASCAR skills in the Mario Andretti or Jeff Gordon Racing School at Las Vegas Motor Speedway—after you take in a world-famous show and dine at a five-star resort and casino, of course.

In Nevada, outdoor recreation awaits at every turn. In the northeast is Cowboy Country, and like the cowboys and ranchers who call it home, the region is rugged and untamed. From hunting to snowmobiling and snowshoeing, this is one place that will test the mettle of even the roughest hombres. The northwest is Reno-Tahoe Territory, home to America’s Adventure Place. World-class skiing, hiking and biking at Lake Tahoe are just the beginning of all the outdoor recreation you’ll find here. For an experience like no other, the counterculture celebration of Burning Man in the Black Rock Desert can’t be beat.

Pony Express Territory crosses the north central region of Nevada. A drive on “The Loneliest Road in America,” U.S. Highway 50, takes you roughly along the same path as the fabled Wild West mail route with which the territory shares its name. Nevada Silver Trails is not a destination for the faint of heart. Encompassing everything from the tallest point in Nevada, Boundary Peak, to scorching Death Valley National Park and secretive Area 51, this part of the state is an adventure unto itself. In Las Vegas Territory they say, “What happens here, stays here,” and after one visit, you might want to as well. The Las Vegas Strip has something for everyone, from designer shopping, gourmet dining and spa retreats to high-stakes poker, roller coasters and downright sinful nightlife.

Escape to incredible Nevada. One place, many adventures.

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What's New in Nevada
Posted: Tue, 30 Dec 2008

As 2008 comes to a close, we wanted to take a look back at all the wonderful things that happened in Nevada in the past year. We also wanted to take a look ahead to 2009 to see what we could expect to come.

Fly to Las Vegas for Half Price [18]
Posted: Tue, 30 Dec 2008

UPDATE: The Southwest offer has expired, and clicking the link below will direct you to an error page. We will continue to bring you news on deals like this as quickly and often as possible, so stay tuned.

You’ve got to love Southwest Airlines. Fares are cheap and flights are short. Sure, you only get peanuts to snack on, but the flight attendants are usually generous with the peanuts and soda refills. And Southwest just GETS it – we all need to save money but still feel like we’re living large. So today and tomorrow, Southwest is offering half-price flights to Las Vegas. Yes, ALL flights to Vegas are half-off.

Book today or tomorrow for a trip to Vegas Jan. 13 through March 11 and fly for half-price. Check out the offer from Southwest

Once you get there, Las Vegas is brimming with deals to help keep a weekend getaway affordable. Here is a taste of what’s awaiting in Las Vegas:

  • The Luxor is offering rooms for $45 a night until Jan. 29. Some select nights are $50, but at that price, who’s going to quibble about an extra $5?
  • The Stratosphere has a package called “All You Can Eat, Stay and Play” for only $39 per night (week nights). The package includes a room and THREE buffet meals per day. If you haven’t eaten at a Las Vegas buffet in a while, meals are usually about $25, so this is a steal.

The Los Angeles Times has a great summary of the best deals in the New Year. Read about them here.

Even the malls in Las Vegas are capitalizing on travelers’ desire to save money but still feel indulgent. Hey, we still want to shop but not spend a fortune. Shopping packages are common in Vegas now, with many hotels including free transportation to the major shopping outlets. Check out Shop America Tours for a run-down of the best packages and deals at Las Vegas malls.

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