 | | This region blends cowboy culture with casino-town glitz. Reno, the "original Las Vegas," offers more than gambling and hotel buffets - it’s also the gateway to Lake Tahoe, the Sierra Nevada’s crystal blue pool. Try windsurfing on the lake or take a hike along its edge. For a basin-and-range experience, head east to Winnemucca, the state’s Buckaroo capital. |  | | |  | | |