The Nevada Division of Tourism

06/16/2026

With all the buzz surrounding Route 66, we’re thrilled that The Travel highlighted a Nevada road trip alternative. For travelers looking to skip the traffic, Nevada’s E.T. Highway offers classic roadside attractions paired with otherworldly experiences you won’t find anywhere else. 👽

Read more: https://www.thetravel.com/forget-route-66-nevada-desert-drive-feels-like-mad-max-meets-x-files/



Frontier Territory

While Route 66 is going to be crowded for its 100th birthday, this Nevada desert route is the perfect cinematic alternative.

06/09/2026

One of Nevada’s oldest mountain bike races was recently featured in Local Freshies. 🚵The Fears Tears and Beers race, hosted in Ely, is recognized as the oldest enduro race in North America. Click the link below to learn more, then head to White Pine County Tourism & Recreation to cheer on the racers and experience the excitement firsthand!



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10 of the oldest mountain bike races in the U.S. that capture the raw, rebellious spirit of the sport’s early days — grit, grime, and all.

06/03/2026

Travel Nevada brought its “Space to Be” activation to Outside Days in Denver, putting Nevada’s outdoor adventures front and center for nearly 35,000 festivalgoers. Before the gates opened, media, content creators, and tour operators, and other trade professionals got exclusive VIP early access to connect with destinations from across the state and discover why Nevada is the ultimate place to roam, explore, and recharge.

A special thank you to our partners for attending, sharing your stories, and showcasing what makes your destinations so unforgettable.



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06/02/2026

Next month marks the 40th anniversary of the iconic Loneliest Road in America! Thank you to Deseret News for spotlighting this unforgettable and the rural communities, attractions, and experiences that make Highway 50 such a unique and memorable journey for travelers exploring Nevada.



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Highway 50 offers wide open spaces with few interruptions or distractions. In a rapidly developing and congesting world, that could be its draw.

06/01/2026

Our partners in Dayton Area Chamber of Commerce recently installed a chair lift at the Odeon. Made possible through funding from Travel Nevada’s FY26 Special Projects Grant, a new phase of destination development focused on smaller-scale, high-impact projects that addresses immediate needs, build community strength, and improve visitor readiness.

This improvement enhances accessibility, allowing more visitors and their community to experience the space.



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05/26/2026

Our partners, Visit Las Vegas, kicked off the celebration at Hoover Dam with an incredible patriotic display. The 300-foot-wide American flag will illuminate the dam nightly through July 4.

The road to America250 starts here. This Memorial Day, Hoover Dam lit up to honor those who made the ultimate sacrifice — and the display runs through July 4. Visit Hoover Dams website for hours and more details.

05/19/2026

Thanks to The Travel for highlighting Great Basin National Park for its stunning beauty and ancient bristlecone pines. It’s one of the many reasons we love it so much! Click the article below to read more.

Less widely known, Nevada's underrated national park boasts America's oldest trees, telling an amazing story of survival.

05/12/2026

🚀 Outside featured the infamous E.T. Highway as one of five space inspired adventures you can experience right here on earth. Discover why this iconic and the otherworldly attractions along the way earned a spot on the list. 👽✨

You don’t have to leave the planet to feel like an astronaut. From hidden craters to secret NASA training grounds, these terrestrial sites offer a rare glimpse of the lunar surface.

05/11/2026

Representatives from each of Travel Nevada’s departments attended the WESTO conference last week, hosted by New Mexico True. This educational conference brings together western state tourism offices to connect on shared ideas, challenges, and ideas for promoting tourism to the American West. This not only strengthens collaborations across the west, it also inspires our team to continue the meaningful work we do every day.

05/09/2026

National Travel & Tourism Week spotlight: B’Anka Neder, Las Vegas Territory



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