Welcome to Nevada... More than one million Nevada residents know the true beauty of life in the Silver State. From the dramatic scenery of Lake Tahoe and the Nevada desert, to the man made marvels of Lake Mead and Hoover Dam, and the natural beauty of Red Rock Canyon, the Valley of Fire, Pyramid Lake, and the Toiyabe and Humboldt National Forests, Nevadans are privy to some of the most incredible landscapes in the country. Additionally, Nevada is home to the world's largest and finest megaresorts, family travel destinations and diverse shopping opportunities. I am very pleased to bring information about our wonderful and exciting state and its government into your home and to your fingertips. Through the Nevada HomePage you have access to hotel accomodations, travel information, assistance for those starting or expanding their businesses, and pertinent information from various state government offices. The Nevada HomePage enables users to conveniently obtain information on-line about Nevada's economy, history, and universities. For visitors and residents alike, the Nevada HomePage will help you plan a vacation to world-class travel destinations such as Las Vegas, Reno, and Lake Tahoe. Or, you may prefer to travel the highways and byways of Nevada and visit Carson City, Elko, Winnemucca, or Virginia City. Don't forget to drive the Loneliest Highway in America and travel the Extraterrestrial Highway. It is my hope the Nevada HomePage will provide access to all of its citizens andfuture visitors. I trust your visit to our Page is convenient and helpful. Take your time. Browse. Come to love Nevada the way its residents do.

Sincerely, Bob Miller Governor State of Nevada

Utah is just next door! There's skiing in Park City or excursions to one of the many National Parks including Zion, Bryce Canyon, Canyonlands, and more. Utah offers some of the most spectacular beauty in the nation.

One of the most tastefully done WEB sites on the Internet is the Utah Travel Site. Dig around the site a bit (click on the picture above or the link at the right to get there) and you will find directions to dinosaur tracks.(Give the site a moment or two to display the fabulous blend of pictures & text)

Fleischmann Planetarium is a part of the University of Nevada, Reno. They offer public starshows, school starshows by appointment, and public sky-viewing with their 12-inch telescope. Their dome is 30 feet (9.1 m) in diameter.

Virginia City holds a special place in the history of the West and America. The first truly industrial city in the West began in the late 1850's. Gold was found at the mouth of Gold Canyon about 7 miles south of the future town. Following the gold up the canyon an outcropping of gold in quartz was found. Henry P. Comstock intimidated two other prospectors into believing that he owned the claim they were on. They gave him an interest and the body of ore became known as the Comstock Lode. Gold mixed with high quality silver ore was recovered in quantities large enough to catch the eye of President Abe Lincoln. He needed the gold and silver to keep the Union solvent during the Civil War. On October 31, 1864 Lincoln made Nevada a state although it did not contain enough people to constitutionally authorize statehood. With the gold and silver came the building of the Virginia & Truckee Railroad, which ran from Reno to Carson City to Virginia City and later to Minden. The investments made in mining on the Comstock in the 1860's, 1870's and 1880's fueled the building of San Francisco. Wm. Ralston and Crocker, founders of the Bank of California made their money in Virginia City. Names like Leland Stanford, George Hearst, John Mackay, Wm. Flood and many others made their fortunes in Comstock mining. The first elevator West of the Mississippi was placed in the glamorous International Hotel. Today, many mansions such as the Castle, the Mackay and the Savage stand as monuments to the opulence of life on the Comstock. The Virginia & Truckee Railroad runs again from Virginia City to Gold Hill. The largest federally designated Historical District in America is maintained in its original condition. "C" Street, the main business street is lined with 1860's and 1870's buildings housing specialty shops of all kinds. Open all year with many events and celebrations for your enjoyment.

Welcome to the Bucket of Blood Saloon, one of Virginia City's oldest saloons. Stop in and visit. Sit down and listen to the live ragtime music, wet your whistle, or tease Lady Luck on the slot machines.