When Nevada Tourism offered me the chance to visit several cities near Reno, I jumped at the opportunity. Other than Las Vegas, I was unfamiliar with the state and looked forward to visiting Western Nevada for several days. Each of these cities is in close proximity to Reno yet has diverse topography and cultures — the Sierra Nevada mountain range, Lake Tahoe, desert plains, mining areas, rivers, hiking trails, and a waterfall — making for a delightful tour of the area.

Read Jill’s story at Travel Awaits.