The Silver State - Holidays and Holiday Rentals
Nevada is a great place for a holiday, regardless of whether you're looking for rugged outdoor fun, or glitzy urban entertainment. This short article offers a couple of tips about making an itinerary and finding holiday rentals.
Nevada's Geography
Nevada is located in Western United States, and is bordered by California on the west and south, Arizona on the southeast, Utah on the east, Idaho on the northeast, and Oregon on the northwest.
Most of Nevada is located in the Basin and Range Province. It is mostly mountainous, and is broken up by many mountain ranges that run from north to south. In these ranges, one can find many valleys that are an attraction for travelers.
Nevada is the most arid state in the region, and consists mostly of arid to semi-arid lands. The annual rainfall is only about seven inches (18 cm), but the wettest part of the state can receive about forty inches (100 cm). During summer days, temperatures can rise as high as 125 °F (52 °C), and in stark contrast, winter nights can be as cold as -50 °F (-46 °C). So keep this in mind when planning your trip to Nevada. Of course, wintertime is the best time to go skiing, snowboarding, tobogganing, etc.
Nevadan Attractions
When taking a holiday in Nevada, be sure to prepare an itinerary, because with so much to do, you'll have to pick the activities and entertainments that will suit you best. Here are some things that you might want to consider when making your itinerary:
Outdoor activities - If you're the type who likes the great outdoors and experiencing it first hand, then Nevada can offer you trails for hikers and bikers, as well as fishing and hunting. There are also trails for off-roaders and horse-back riders. Whatever you choose to do, bring a camera because you're sure to come across beautiful scenery in the state's great outdoors. And you don't have to worry about being out in bad conditions because Nevada has more than three hundred days of sunshine a year.
For those who enjoy snow, Nevada has several snow sports resorts (such as the Las Vegas Ski & Snowboard Resort) that will satisfy thrill-seekers and cruisers alike. You'll find a place where you can get what you're looking for, whether it be skiing, snowboarding, snowmobiling, heli-skiing, and even old-fashioned tobogganing.
Finally, if you're a golfer, then there are plenty of good courses in Nevada that you can enjoy. Find a holiday rental at Lake Tahoe and enjoy the Eastwood golf course, or visit the Wolf Creek Golf Club at Mesquite. If you want something closer to urban entertainment centers, then play at the Badlands Golf Club in Las Vegas (ranked by Golf Digest's “Top Ten Best Courses in Nevada”), or the Cascata Golf Club at Boulder City. If you're in the mood for something more low-key, then consider Rosewood Lakes in Reno, Empire Ranch in Carson City, or the Painted Desert Golf Club in Las Vegas. There are over a hundred courses in Nevada, so you definitely won't run out of options. Wherever you do go, you'll be sure to enjoy the relaxing breeze, the green, rolling hills.
History and Culture - If you want to know more about the geography and people of Nevada, you can visit some historical landmarks such as old mines, a historic courthouse, and a ghost town. Travel southeast from Reno to Virginia City, which is one of the largest historical landmarks in the country. Virginia is known as the birthplace of Mark Twain, and was established virtually overnight when silver was discovered in the area in 1859. In these places, you'll find out why Nevada is known as the Silver State.
Other popular sites include Piper's Opera House, the Fourth Ward School, the Virginia & Truckee Railroad and the Comstock Gold Mill. If you can, stop by Eureka to see the opera house and the county courthouse. In Hawthorne, take a look at the Old Rawhide Jail.
Holiday Rentals in Nevada
With so many places to visit, all of which offer good accommodations, you'll have to take some time to choose the best from among the lot. Here are the many kinds of holiday rentals that you can consider for your Nevada holiday:
-    Dude ranches. Enjoy these rustic and “outdoorsy” rentals in Elko and other places.
-    Bed and breakfasts. If you're looking for something homier than suits and penthouses, then you should consider bed and breakfasts, such as those found in Virginia City or one of the state's numerous old mining towns.
-    Cabins. These are a popular choice for those who want to enjoy the cold, mountain terrain of Nevada. Here, you can kick back and relax in front of a cozy fire after a tiring day of recreation.

Death Valley National Park

Lake Tahoe

Burlesque Hall of Fame

Fly Geyser

Atomic Testing Museum

U.S. Route 50 in Nevada

Mojave Desert

Lost City Museum

Fort Churchill State Historic Park

Imperial Palace Hotel and Casino