Hawthorne: Walker Lake State Park, (boating, fishing, swimming, water skiing, bird watching). From Hawthorne, take Hwy 95 north about 15 miles. From Fallon, follow Hwy. 95 south. 775-867-3001
Austin: Berlin-Ichthyosaur State Park, (hiking, nature trails, fossil hunting, museums, dinosaur remains). Take US 50 southwest 50 miles, then NV 361 south 30 miles to Gabbs. Follow NV 844 east, 22 miles into the Toiyabe National Forest. 775-964-2440
Caliente: Cathedral Gorge State Park, (hiking, camping, rock formations, wildlife viewing). From Caliente, take US 93 north, 14 miles. 775-728-4460