Finding fall color in Northern Nevada this late in the season is like a treasure hunt. This past weekend, on Saturday, November 8, we struck gold in a few areas. Jack’s Valley Road in Carson Valley from Kingsbury Grade to Genoa had some nice spots, and Genoa Canyon Trail had […]
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Fay Luther Trail in the Carson Valley—and the road leading up to it—was looking mighty pretty this past weekend on Saturday, November 1, 2025 and Sunday, November 2. The cottonwoods and other trees along Luther Creek are peaking, as are the groves that you can see if you drive along
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The cottonwoods in Yerington, Nevada and the surrounding Mason Valley are sporting some beautiful colors in many spots. Most are At Peak, although a small number are Past Peak while others are still green. That’s what landscape photographer Patrick Wilkes found on his visit to Yerington on Wednesday, October 29,
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Professional photographer Patrick Wilkes took advantage of the fall color and the reflections in the water to capture these photos in Fallon, Nevada on Tuesday, October 28, 2025. He estimates that 80% of the cottonwoods are turning, and the town is At Peak. It makes for a nice drive out
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When the cottonwoods are in full fall color, they look like umbrellas of gold. One of the best places to see them is at Dayton State Park. I checked on the progress of the cottonwoods at Dayton State Park on my way back from the spectacular fall color at Kingston
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