Explore Northern Nevada

Trace alpine peaks, rugged canyons and wide-open range across Northern Nevada’s high desert, home to working ranchers carrying on generations of traditions. Stop into historic mining towns, catch a lively rodeo or marvel at a geothermal wonder along the way.

Alpine escapes

See the Ruby Mountains rise into glacier-carved peaks and lakes that locals call Nevada’s Alps.

Ranch museums

Tour an 1875 ranch house in Lovelock and a 1920s cookhouse in Battle Mountain.

Western life

Attend a rodeo, savor a Basque supper and book a cowboy getaway on a working ranch.

Journey to Cowboy Country

Rich Heritage

  • Discover bold murals, local festivals and centuries of culture across Cowboy Country.

  • Explore the ruins of the massive Lincoln School Arch, a former luxury hotel and a historic cemetery.

  • Learn Indigenous Shoshone-Paiute history and see rare cameras, ranching gear and other artifacts.

Outdoor Delights

  • Explore waterfalls, valleys and rugged rock faces along the “Grand Canyon of Nevada.”

  • Witness a red-and-green mineral cone born from a 1964 drilling accident, still growing near Gerlach.

  • Fish and camp beside a glacial lake ringed by towering cliffs in the East Humboldt Range.

Experiences

A horse race at the Elko County Fair in Nevada; Credit: Visit Nevada

Elko County Fair

Horse races, livestock shows and local history bring Elko County to the fairgrounds each August.

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Wildflowers in Nevada’s Cowboy Country; Credit: Visit Nevada

Wildflower Magic

See how Nevada’s diverse climate allows colorful wildflowers to bloom year-round throughout Cowboy Country.

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The Wendover Will statue in West Wendover, Nevada; Credit: Visit Nevada

Wendover Will

Snap a photo of the massive 19-meter roadside statue greeting travelers along the Utah-Nevada border.

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The Lover’s Lock Plaza in Lovelock, Nevada; Credit: Visit Nevada

Lover’s Lock Plaza

Take part in the local tradition and add your own lock in hopes of everlasting love.

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Wildhorse Reservoir in Elko County, Nevada; Credit: Visit Nevada

Wildhorse Reservoir

Spot big game like elk and mule deer, and enjoy epic ice fishing come winter.

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Camping in Nevada’s Cowboy Country; Credit: Visit Nevada

Unforgettable Camping

Savor wide-open spaces, dazzling night skies and undisturbed nature across Cowboy Country.

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Trip Ideas & Itineraries

Browse articles featuring the best of Nevada’s Cowboy Country, from vast canyons and history museums to lively rodeos.

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The Wendover Will statue illuminated at night in West Wendover, Nevada; Credit: Visit Nevada

Nevada’s Cowboy Country

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