Dreaming of empty roads, snow-capped mountains, colourful caves and quirky ghost towns? Take a road trip in Nevada, USA, as it offers an adventurous traveller everything and more. Rent a car from Hertz and begin your exploration of Nevada.
Perched on the eastern border of Nevada is the Cathedral George Sate Park. With its cathedral-like spires towering over the land, this majestic yet isolated state park is perfect for those who enjoy some peace and solitude. Almost eerily quiet, you can take your rental car to view this wonder in Nevada and stay the night. Camping facilities are available as you explore the reddish hued canyon walls.
Next, head over to Nevada’s Valley of Fire State Park in your rental car. Famed for its 2,000-year-old petroglyphs and petrified trees, this park is a great spot for hiking. A standout would be the Fire Wave Trail that leads visitors to a monolith swathed in reds, oranges, pinks and yellows.
A great pit stop during a road trip in Nevada would be the Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area. Situated west of Las Vegas, this place is a must visit for hikers and climbers. Offering 19 hiking trails, this it’s a popular spot in the desert. Ice Box Canyon, aptly named, is a much cooler and shadier hike with seasonal waterfalls dotting the trail. For those who enjoy going for a spin, take your rental car along Nevada’s 20-kilometres scenic loop around the Conservation Area.
An iconic road trip destination in Nevada, USA, would be the Black Rock Desert. Home to Burning Man, this spectacular desert with its signature cracked and parched surface is a prime spot for mountain biking. Best of all, the desert is also a great place to stargaze at night, with unobstructed views of the Milky Way sprawling across the dusky horizon.
Since we are on a road trip, travellers must embark on the Loneliest Highway in Nevada. The most famous highway to drive along on your Nevada road trip, this famed east-west Route 50 passes through Nevada, linking Lake Tahoe to the Great Basin National Park. Take your rental car along this highway to experience Nevada like never before. You’ll cross large desert valleys, and have the time of your life. The expansive blue sky and the mountains in the distance make for a memorable Nevada road trip experience.
Speaking of Lake Tahoe, travellers are recommended to drive their rental car up to view this pristine Nevada lake. The third deepest lake in North America, visit in summer to catch the lake at its peak beauty. You can drive up to the multiple campgrounds scattered about the lake, and pull over to take a break from your Nevada road trip with some boating, swimming and sunbathing. Tourists can also visit in winter to hit the numerous snowy peaks surrounding the lake, and enjoy the ski resorts dotted about.
Nevada is a state of the most amazing natural beauty, and with a road trip about the state, you’ll be sure to discover unexpected and amazing formations and scenery mushrooming about the area.
