Follow The UFOs To Nevada's Otherworldly Adventures | Area 51 Is Just The Beginning

OTHERWORLDLY ADVENTURE AWAITS

Get a little out of this world on Nevada’s Extraterrestrial Highway, where unsolved mysteries, Silver State history, and offbeat attractions meet. Four days of wide-open roads. Dozens of reasons to dive into the unknown (including great coffee and Area 51).

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It started as a joke. Or maybe more of a bad pun. “A Rachel in Rachel, Nevada.” Unexpectedly, the little quip snowballed. “Ali at the Little Ali-Inn,” playing off the legendary Little A’Le’Inn near Area 51. Before we knew it, the two of us were packing up the car, topping off the gas tank, and departing Carson City. Bound for the Extraterrestrial Highway, we were ready for a true Nevada road trip.

Two aptly named earthlings embark on an otherworldly road trip.

In the Heart of Nevada, Getting There Is All the Fun Roll down your window and take a deep breath: It’s summertime and adventure is in the air—along with delicious, dazzling, and downright uncommon special events. Road trips are your passport to Nevada’s nature, history, culture, and cuisine. In a place with more than 60 million acres of public lands, every highway leads to anything-but-ordinary experiences. But don’t downplay the destination. This time of year, you’ll discover dozens of one-of-a-kind events popping up all over the state: river revelry, pioneer parties, out-there music festivals, and plenty more to fill your days from sunup to sundown. Best of all? We’ve got the routes that get you there. Find the perfect itinerary for the road trip of a lifetime with all the greatest hits the Silver State has to offer. Fuel up, buckle in, and let your sense of adventure be your guide to the wide-open heart of Nevada. Plan Your Trip THE GREATEST OUTDOORS Desert canyons, alpine rivers, remote hot springs, and some of the darkest skies in the Lower 48. Across Nevada's vast and varied landscapes, you’ll find a whole lot of outdoor playgrounds. No matter what activity you're after, our expansive backyard delivers. Maybe it’s Item #1 on your Bucket List. Or maybe it’s just the best wrong turn you ever took. No matter how you grab onto Nevada’s world of outdoor activities and recreation, extraordinary natural resources in Nevada abound. Get to know 24 Nevada state parks and two national parks, crowdless national monuments, and millions of acres of public lands. Hike easy ambles or alpine scrambles in the Lower 48’s most mountainous state. Explore pristine alpine lakes and trout-packed streams. Climb the world’s tallest outdoor climbing wall, turn the Strip into an après-ski wonderland, and dive into some of the purest, clearest water on Earth. Tackle fresh mountain bike singletrack or thousands of miles of off-road action, then slink into the most natural hot springs in the United States. Basically, whatever you’re after, the wide range of Nevada recreational activities has you covered. Get Outside Don’t Miss This Hot air balloon glow shows. Stargazing meetups. Festivals galore. With so many surprising experiences, one road trip might not be enough. Find your next adventure in the heart of Nevada, where cowboys recite poetry and lawn mowers are racecars. See All Events Check Out: Only In Nevada | Raise Your Glass and Have a Blast at a Real Wild West Saloon Thoughts For Today - On the Road to Las Vegas Photo of the Day - The Fremont Street Experience in Las Vegas Portraits Of Sin City - Images of the Las Vegas Strip at Night Portraits Of Sin City - The World Famous Las Vegas Strip