Why It's Time to Rediscover Reno, Nevada

Reno-Tahoe has the highest concentration of alpine ski resorts in the country. The slopes at Mt. Rose Ski Tahoe are located a mere 25 minutes from downtown Reno, and many others are within an hour’s drive. That means you can fly into the Reno-Tahoe International Airport in the morning and be on a chairlift in the afternoon! Many Reno hotel casinos offer inexpensive stay-and-ski packages complete with shuttle services. This offers flexibility if you’re traveling with ski bunnies and those who prefer hanging in town.If downhill isn’t your thing, most ski resorts offer a variety of well-groomed cross country and snowshoeing trails. Sound too sweaty? Book a snowmobile tour for a fast and furious backwoods adventure, complete with stunning views of and the Sierra Nevada Mountains. And for a real adrenaline rush, get your mush on with a dog sled tour. It’s a once-in-a-lifetime experience to be sure.When you think Reno, a thriving art scene probably doesn’t come to mind. However, this Nevada town is currently featuring one of the most epic art shows in the states: The ’s “City of Dust: the Evolution of Burning Man.” This archive-based exhibition, shows the evolution of this now world-famous 70,000-person art festival in Nevada’s Black Rock Desert. Check out never-before-seen photographs, artifacts, journals, sketches, and notebooks. Great for those who adore Burning Man, or those of us who’ve always wondered what actually goes on at this out-there party on the playa.