On maps and satellite photos, the wrinkled skin of Nevada tells a tale of titanic geological forces at work. Encompassing most of the Great Basin, Nevada contains more individual mountain ranges than ...

Nevada may not have a lot of water, but the importance of its elusive groundwater aquifers is best understood at the surface. Many hot springs dot the Silver State and its surrounding desert, offering ...

I first heard about the Nevada hot springs from a fellow hiker I met on a trip to Utah. She rattled off names like Spencer and Ruby Valley, and her eyes lit up when she described the desert air mixing ...

There is no better way to soothe tired muscles than with a relaxing dip in warm water. Nevada offers plenty of opportunities for adventure. It also offers many ways to relax. One of the best may be to ...

I’ve stayed in the luxurious Jacuzzi Suite on the 25th floor of Reno’s Atlantis Hotel where from the hot tub you can gaze at the Sierra Nevada through floor-to-ceiling windows. I've also soaked in hot ...

Nevada is home to more than 300 naturally occurring hot springs, the most found in the U.S. While some are too hot to enjoy, if you know the right spot, a day of soaking and relaxation is as easy as a ...

Buried in the foothills of central Nevada’s Big Smoky Valley, Spencer Hot Springs is one of the most reliable hot spring soaks in the state. Managed by the Nevada Bureau of Land Management (BLM) and ...

One of the best things about an adventurous day in the great outdoors is that after your experience is over, you will be in search of a great place to wind down for the day. Give those legs a break ...