Explorer John C Fremont’s 1844/5 expedition with legendary scout Kit Carson opened up the region called Nevada, previously part of Mexico. The name ‘Nevada’, meaning
‘snow-capped’ in Spanish, was adopted in 1861 when the territory was established.
The state has since been sectioned off into ‘territories’. The
Cowboy Country, found along the I-80 corridor across northern Nevada, was once the main trail across the state, used by thousands of pioneers on horseback and in covered wagons. The
Reno-Tahoe Territory, situated on the
eastern slopes of the
Sierra Nevada, contains many of Nevada’s most scenic and historic sights. The
Pony Express Territory, named after the famous riders, offers one of the last opportunities to experience the
Old West. In the
Pioneer Territory, which encompasses south central Nevada, visitors can trace the story of Nevada’s rich
mining history.
Las Vegas, Nevada’s largest city, is one of the major gambling and entertainment centers of the world. Las Vegas is probably the easiest place in the world in which to get married. Around 230 marriage licenses are issued per day.
Reno, another entertainment and casino city, is known for its quiet residential areas, and surrounding historic and natural attractions.
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