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Wild Nevada
Episode 117: Desert and Mountain Fun
Season 1
Episode 17
In this episode, hosts Chris and Dave start in Sparks and head north to Spanish Springs for a hike through a canyon decorated with petroglyphs. They also head up toward Mt. Rose for some snowshoeing, then west past Verdi for a hike in the shadows of the Donner Party, and finally a journey to Needle Rock near Pyramid Lake.
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A Valley of Fire hike and a visit to the Spring Mountains National Recreation Area
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Visits the two towns claiming to be the first permanent settlement in Nevada.
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Tahoe Rim Trail offers something for everyone. Chris and Dave feature two portions of it.
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Lehman Caves, Baker, as well as hikes on Wheeler Peak and the Bristlecone-Glacier Trail
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Take a hike in Dog Valley and learn about Verdi history from a local restoring the school
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Obsidian hunting and a hike to the Tripoint Trail where Oregon, California and Nevada meet
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The Avi Kwa Ame National Monument and explore Mojave National Preserve
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With travel limited, the series hosts find solo adventures near their neighborhoods.
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Featuring snowshoe excursion, cross country skiing and a new experience — curling.
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Featuring some of the many adventures in the Lake Mead National Recreation Area.
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Nevada Capitol Building, Bowers Mansion, King’s Canyon and Stewart Indian School Museum
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Explore the Refuge's seven life zones, desert to the mountains, and interpretive trails.