Overland Nevada: A World Within. A State Apart. Perhaps no state is better suited for overland adventures than Nevada. From ghost towns and remote mining settlements to hot springs and alpine lakes, Nevada offers it all and truly is “A World Within. A State Apart.” North of the bright lights and glitzy entertainment of Las Vegas lies an oasis for overland adventure in rural Nevada. The landscape is dominated by basin and range topography, thousands of acres of long narrow mountain ranges interspersed with gentle sloping arid valleys. More than 80 percent of Nevada is owned by the federal government and managed for public use, so most of the land (millions of acres) is open to all things overland – off-roading, camping and adventure-seeking. Great Basin National Park is the crown jewel of the area. The park is one of the most isolated in the continental United States. As a result, it is not overrun with city-slickers like many other national parks. Spaces at the improved campgrounds within the park are almost always available, and an abundance of primitive sites are on the numerous trails outside the park. Stargazing is a must-do activity. Great Basin National Park is internationally renowned for its dark skies thanks to its remote location, low humidity, and high elevation. While there, be sure to check out some of the oldest non-clonal organisms on earth - the bristlecone pine trees found only in the region. Some of these slow-growing trees are over 4,000 years old.
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