Best Reno Nevada Travel Books
This authoritative guide will show you how to navigate the crystal-clear waters of Lake Tahoe and the exciting nightlife of “The Biggest Little City in the World.”. For more than twenty years, the Insiders' Guide® series has been the essential source for in-depth travel and relocation information―from true insiders whose personal, practical perspective gives you everything you need to know. From world-class ski resorts and rugged mountains to pristine beaches and magnificent golf courses, there's more to Reno and Lake Tahoe than just spectacular entertainment venues and casino gaming.
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Find Best Price at Amazon"I certainly have picked out other day trips and activities for future return visits."
"I have just moved to Reno and this book was on my hit list so I can understand and get acquainted with the area as soon as possible."
"I look forward utilizing it during my trip to Reno."
"Wow what a extensive book on what all is offered in that area !"
"This book provided the information I needed."
"We got this updated edition because we were moving to Reno and had to have the latest scoop on all the information this book holds, and it holds a lot of information."
"haven't had time to look at much."
"This book is very helpful and full of information, however I was disappointed that a book about such a gorgeous place had no pictures of the places it was describing."
Locals and visitors alike take advantage of the year-round outdoor playground afforded by the Truckee River, the region's close proximity to Lake Tahoe, and the surrounding, soaring Sierra Nevada mountains. While her writing has gained national attention in publications like Ladies' Home Journal, Homes & Land magazine and the in-flight magazines for Southwest Airlines and Alaska Airlines, she chooses to make her home and raise her spectacular family in her hometown of Reno.
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Find Best Price at Amazon"We have lived here for 7 years and have actively worked on getting to know our town."
"A nice effort that provides some focus on fun activities within the greater Reno area!"
"Divided into five broad categories such as "Culture and History" and "Food and Drink," the book also includes suggestions for first dates, family outings, "grow your brain" and more."
"I absolutely LOVE this book."
"A lively and lovely book that goes beyond what you'll read in the guidebooks."
"This book reminded me of many of the awesome places I have been and the experiences I have had over the years."
"Native Renoite and absolutely loved this book."
"I loved how you can hear the author's voice through ther writing -- I literally laughed out loud at the reference to the eyelashes on the shrunken head at the Wilbur May Museum!"
With these information-packed guides in hand, readers have everything they need for the adventure they seek, from an easy nature walk to a multiday backpacking trip. Tracy Salcedo-Chourré has written guidebooks to a number of destinations in California and Colorado, including Hiking Lassen Volcanic National Park, Best Rail-Trails California, Best Hikes Near Sacramento and numerous Best Easy Day Hikes guides.
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Find Best Price at Amazon"There is some significant overlap with Salcedo-Chourre's Best Easy Day Hikes Lake Tahoe but this book features some longer, more challenging hikes like climbs up Mt. Glossy photos, a rich text replete with local and natural history, and green "tips" that manage not to be preachy or trite (and are often simple statements of trail courtesy) are all set comfortably within the text. So are some of my favorite hikes, including the General's Creek Loop, where hikers can learn about the 1960s winter Olympics while exploring the back country of one of California's finest state parks. There are no really good hiking guides to these lands, but this book at the very least provides a good overview of what is out there."
"We did several hikes around Lake Tahoe and found using the GPS coordinates to be the easiest and most accurate input."
"If you only purchase one book on area hiking this year, let this be the one."
"Really worth buying, period!"
"This is a well made, very sharp product at a great price point."
Best Nevada Travel Guides
This authoritative guide will show you how to navigate the crystal-clear waters of Lake Tahoe and the exciting nightlife of “The Biggest Little City in the World.”. For more than twenty years, the Insiders' Guide® series has been the essential source for in-depth travel and relocation information―from true insiders whose personal, practical perspective gives you everything you need to know. From world-class ski resorts and rugged mountains to pristine beaches and magnificent golf courses, there's more to Reno and Lake Tahoe than just spectacular entertainment venues and casino gaming.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"I certainly have picked out other day trips and activities for future return visits."
"I have just moved to Reno and this book was on my hit list so I can understand and get acquainted with the area as soon as possible."
"I look forward utilizing it during my trip to Reno."
"Wow what a extensive book on what all is offered in that area !"
"This book provided the information I needed."
"We got this updated edition because we were moving to Reno and had to have the latest scoop on all the information this book holds, and it holds a lot of information."
"haven't had time to look at much."
"This book is very helpful and full of information, however I was disappointed that a book about such a gorgeous place had no pictures of the places it was describing."
Best Las Vegas Nevada Travel Books
Armed with a flashlight, tape recorder, and expandable baton, Citylife writer-editor Matthew O'Brien explored the black and grey underworld of the Las Vegas flood-control system for more than four years. And he learns how to make meth, that art is most beautiful where it's least expected, and that there are no pots of gold under the neon rainbow. After O'Brien and CityLife contributor Josh Ellis explored half a dozen storm drains, their adventures attracted such attention on the Internet that the publication's Web site scored a million hits in a day. Returning with a tape recorder and flashlight, he interviewed the storm-drain denizens, finding one sleeping in an elevated bed suspended above the watery floor, another residing in a plywood hut and some in the cool tunnels just to escape the heat. From retracing a murder's escape route and learning how to make meth from a tunnel dweller to partying naked with crackheads and dancing under the MGM Grand, this photo-filled account proves that the only place more surreal than the Vegas Strip is beneath it. From retracing a murder's escape route and learning how to make meth from a tunnel dweller to partying naked with crackheads and dancing under the MGM Grand, this photo-filled account proves that the only place more surreal than the Vegas Strip is beneath it.
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Find Best Price at Amazon"After seeing we had many mutual friends on Facebook, I added Matthew and he was extremely friendly and willing to answer any questions I had on the book, which made it even more fun to read...in the end I got to read an amazing book and made an amazing new friend!"
"What makes the stories that much more incredible is that it is all happening beneath a city where people squander millions of dollars each day. By going into the tunnels and talking with the people--not simply asking questions, but exploring the tunnels and practically living among the "residents"--O'Brien sheds light on these people that would otherwise remain ostracized and forgotten."
"I will never know why some people lack the drive and motivation to get themselves out of their situation and do something positive with their life instead of resigning to live like that."
"I also liked his wrinting style, the waythe flashbacks keep connection with the narration of the present time and especially enjoyed the historical facts about the use of tunnels, caves and their explorers throughout the history of mankind. O'Brien was able to uncover the real people that lives in the drains, and showed us that even if forgotten, ignored or simply at large, they are not the monsters that people think hide in the dark and humid corners of the undercity."
"Author Matthew O'Brien has cleverly and insightfully captured the touch, sights, smells, and sounds of the Vegas tunnels. The next time you check into a Vegas hotel, remember this book and you might think twice before complaining about the meals, entertainment, or room service."
Best General Nevada Travel Guides
Book by Paher, Stanley W.
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Find Best Price at Amazon"I've had this book over 30 years and someone stole it, glad to see I was still available."
"OMG loads of info and so much detail about the camps....definitely a book to really learn about the history of some of these mining camps and ghost towns....Stanley Paher is likely the one that all of the other nv ghost town books get their info from....might as well read from the original source!"
"I had purchased the first book when I met Mr., Paher in Nevada, but through the years in the Military and moving around the world, it became lost."
"I purchased for my brother as a gift and he really enjoyed it!"
"I got involved, as an investment, with two gold mine prospects in the area near Las Vegas."
"This is a very nice books of Ghost Towns of Nevada."