Hello Fall Foliators! Just a quick recap of the places you’re most likely to see fall color in Nevada over the next couple of weeks. Fall Color Near Reno and Carson City • Spooner Lake State Park – This location peaked on October 14 last year. Color can peak on different […]
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Austin Summit is one of the most unique places in Nevada to view fall color. Islands of aspens grow on the steep, dry hillsides as if the aspen islands are sculptures hanging on the walls of a museum. They’re on display from Highway 50 as you’re driving into or out
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I usually don’t expect to see wildflowers blooming in the desert in October. I mean, other than the yellow rabbitbrush flowers. But then back in October we came across these flowers growing alongside Highway 376 north of Tonopah and south of Kingston Canyon, in Big Smoky Valley. Flowers or Foliage? At
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Austin Summit is a unique place to view changing aspens. Groves of trees are displayed on the hillsides like interesting-shaped wall art hanging on a gallery wall. It’s also a convenient place to see the fall foliage since you can view most of it from Highway 50. If you want to
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Off of State Route 376 and Big Smokey Valley, on the other side of the Toiyabe Range from Austin, Nevada, sits Kingston Canyon. The picturesque little town of Kingston rests at the canyon’s mouth. A cluster of homes, an old church, a perky little stream, a scenic view up canyon,
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