Outdoor recreation literally comes with the territory in Nevada. From leisurely creekside ambles to adrenaline-pumping red rock scrambles, looking up at stars (or UFOs) to bombing down mountain bike trails — here’s a taste of some of Nevada’s best adventures, from easy to extreme. EASY 1. Searching for extraterrestrial life in the heart of Nevada Photo: Travel Nevada You don’t have to leave the planet — heck, you don’t even have to leave the comforts of civilization too far behind — for an out-of-this-world adventure in Nevada. State Route 375, aka the Extraterrestrial Highway, brings the otherworldly right to you. A hotspot for reported UFO sightings, the area is also home to the infamous Area 51, a military base so top secret the government didn’t even acknowledge its existence until 2013. Make no mistake: Approaching Area 51 is not allowed, but you can stop by the Little Black Mailbox for a chance to exchange mementos with past and future enthusiasts. Ask for directions at the Alien Research Center, another must-stop on the ET Highway. You’ll know it when you see it — look for the giant metal alien outside of a silver half-dome-shaped Quonset hut just west of the town…
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Top Outdoor Adventures in Nevada, From Easy To Extreme
