My 300th review!!!…read more Water in the middle of the desert? No, wait, a wetland habitat in the middle of the desert? This must be a mirage! Nope, if you've found your way out to Stillwater National Wildlife Refuge, that's definitely water you're seeing, along with all sorts of shorebirds, herons, egrets, ducks, owls, hawks and other wildlife coming in for a bit of respite from the harsh environment around it. With most of these types of areas, my first question is always about the quality of the roads used to get around. The roads are all gravel once inside the refuge, but I can tell you that at Stillwater, in dry conditions, a car is perfectly fine. There are no dips or divots in the road a car can't handle, and definitely no clearance issues. Even when the roads are wet, there really isn't an issue. As a national refuge, this is a federally managed wetland project designed to provide habitat and attract and sustain wetland species in Northern Nevada. For birdwatchers, this place can be paradise, with several species calling the area home. The refuge has a great walking trails that take you into some unique habitat, and give you opportunities to see the diversity of wildlife in the area. I've seen all sorts of birds, as well as deer, coyotes, and more. If you have a non-motorized boat, paddling through some of the larger ponds can be a great way to spend an afternoon. They even have overnight campgrounds that are suitable for tents or RVs. I've been coming to Stillwater for the past few years, and with the drought conditions throughout the state, this place has definitely suffered. To put it in perspective, last year there were 3 large areas holding water, and in 2014 they're down to one. I'm hopeful we have a great winter that brings a lot of precipitation that will help replenish our water supply. We all know we need it!

We went in November of 2006…read more We saw ducks, blue heron and other waterfowl. We even saw a few birds of prey. If you are into desert landscapes, and wetlands this is a great mix. I prefer lots of trees myself, of which there were very few. However it was VERY beautiful and we did enjoy it. There was also a wildlife viewing platform that allowed you to look out on the marshes. The bathrooms were impeccable for the "porta-potty/outhouse" type that most parks have. Talk about clean! wow! It wasn't to terribly hot in November when we went but PLEASE bring water with you, you'll want it. A jacket too if it's in the Winter months.

I haven't to been to this swimming pool in forever. Maybe back in the 4th or 5th grade which I…read morebarely remember. I happened to stop by there on a Sunday. The price was cheap. You just pay and walk in. No chairs or benches to change into you swim suit. I just dropped trou in the bathroom and changed out. There is limited seating around the pool. The swimming pool is small but there was room enough for everyone there that day. They have a nice water slide for adults and bigger kids. They also had a little slide for the younger kids. There were plenty enough lifeguards around and warned kids when they were playing unsafe in or around the pool. The also have a little snack shack that sells ice cream, hot dogs, and other snacks. The price was cheap. I don't think they're trying to make money off people. Seems like they just want people to be happy. If I ever felt the need to take a dip in a pool, I'd go there again. Beats swimming in the irrigation canals or ditches. I don't think anyone does that anymore.

Great pool, very attentive lifeguards, clean water, bathrooms could use some upgrades but pretty…read moreclean overall. Shower area open and clean. Awesome big kid slide and good tike slide. Good time!!

Beautiful little park here in fallon, nevada. Has a dog park and a fishing pond. Great place for…read morepicnics and family fun. There were people out playing softball, kids and their dad out fishing and a couple running their dog. Weather was warm and aweome. Right off the 95 highway with lots of parking. The pond is stocked with trout so makes for easy catches.

HARD TO FIND for strangers, but note Church picture...this is DIRECTLY across street from "hidden"…read moreentrance to park everyone misses. And Jennifer and KrisAnn are right..you can see playground equipment. Our 27 pound 3 yr old got a ton of exercise, and the other visiting dogs were sociable. Nice shade, water available too.

The Overland Hotel Restaurant is a tasty restaurant. It was a Basque restaurant in the past but…read morenow offers a great alternative to finer dining in Fallon Step into old Nevada and enjoy steak or seafood. There's a full bar next door to wet your whistle. We both ordered fish, blackened snapper and salmon. As you can see by the cleaned plates we enjoyed our meals. Service was excellent.

I was passing through the small town of Fallon, Nevada along driving The Loneliest Road in America…read more I had read that this.....the Overland Hotel was a worthwhile stop for anyone interested in exploring Fallon. After getting my Loneliest Road Survival Guide stamped at the Fallon Convention Center, I thought....why not stop by the Overland Hotel and check it out! It's situated right on the corner of historic Maine Street. It can't be missed. On the roof of the place....it simply says...."Hotel"....lol, that's how "old school" this hotel appeared to be. Also, the entire exterior was painted brick red with a little white awning hanging from the 2nd floor. My initial thought was that this hotel was gonna be a real vintage throwback. And that's exactly how I'd describe the Overland Hotel. In all, it's a combined hotel, restaurant, bar, lounge and saloon all mixed into one iconic landmark. Entering inside....the whole vibe and feel certainly oozed of your typical "dive bar". A no frills, classic bar and saloon dedicated to the blue collar folks out there. I would also slightly describe the ambiance like an old western saloon.....yet I had seen a lot better cowboy saloons along my Loneliest Road journey....especially in playful Virginia City, Nevada. Regardless, I did sit down and grab a drink at the bar. Overall, it was nice, an okay/decent moment to stretch out my legs, relax and unwind after many hours on the road. I would assume the hotel is a vintage type of place to stay as well, blending into the whole "old fashioned" theme. For me, I was content to have had a chance to discover this Overland Hotel as a fine roadside stop in Fallon. For anyone else interested in checking out some other attractions in Fallon, I'd recommend passing by the Naval Air Station (supposedly home of the Top Gun Training facility). Also a few miles just east of town along The Loneliest Road was Sand Mountain Recreation Area.....a unique and desolate spot with land-piles of sand and hills to wander, roam around and explore upon.....similar to but not nearly as majestic as Great Sand Dunes National Park near Alamosa, Colorado.

This place needs to be under investigation by Nevada, it's ironic they have every single ATM…read moreclosed or out of service.. I went to the gate and I asked can I use my card as an ATM? He says it's going to be more than the ATM... Kiss my ass. The sad part was I was willing to take out more money but they chose to try and charge me more. Will never ever frequent this place again to gamble.

excellent staff! clean rooms. good food at steak house. decent price . super good employees! will…read morereturn soon

Love, Love , Love coming here!!!! Simple breakfast and always great lunch specials. Sitting…read moreoutside or visiting with the locals at the bar super friendly! Ask for Karen the bartender she can hook you up. I don't play golf but the scenery and people make it a most stop! An update to my earlier review: we spent a beautiful hot Saturday participating in the Arts Council tournament. It was a great day on the whole except that towards the end there was a new bartender on shift. I think her name is Cody. She is pretty although you wouldn't know it because she never smiled or even give you a hello. She was rude. So rude in fact that people around me waiting for drinks noticed and remarked. One remark was wow, she must not want to be here today. I will just say that I work in customer service, and it's never my Guests fault for me having a bad day. Keep it to yourself!!!! Give a smile and let them know you are happy to see them. They are paying your bills after all...

My dad made a starting time for us the morning after i got there. We trekked out about 20+ miles…read morefrom their house in Fernley to Fallon to tee it up. Beautiful day to play golf and spend some time with my dad. We started with a warm up session at the bar. Old time bar with cheap beers and friendly faces. Last time we were there it looked like the bar was going to put in video poker machines - it never came to be. This course has 2 sets of tees for nine holes. Play the back tees for the front nine and the forward for the back nine. You meander through some nice countryside and theres one small lake and a creek that crosses many holes. Its not a long course at all, but does offer some challenging holes... The price is right for green fees and a cart, just over $20 for each player. Bar / restaurant, driving range and putting green + a proshop for anything you might need for your round.

There have been a lot of improvements to this course over the last year or so. Course is getting…read morein a lot better condition, but don't try to hit out of the sand yet. Not a very difficult course but still fun.

outstanding staff. very helpful and friendly. fairways and greens are in great shape even in late…read morewinter. can't give 5 stars due to no sand in the bunkers; but on the bright side, I did have to learn a new shot to get out of them.

We were initially thrilled to enroll our daughter at Ivy Land, but our excitement quickly turned…read moreinto disappointment. Once she started, our daughter fell ill consistently, missing out on the learning experience we had hoped for. What added to the frustration was the lack of incentive for parents to keep sick kids home. The preschool's policy of charging full price regardless of attendance meant that many parents sent their sick children after administering fever-reducing meds. Despite a staff member contracting COVID-19, the promised changes to drop-off protocols never materialized. We were essentially paying $180 a week to Ivy Land to 'hold the spot,' even when our daughter was sick four out of five days. This left us home sick, without a paycheck, and questioning the value of the preschool. When I raised these concerns with the staff and to the owner through their messaging system, instead of addressing the issues, I was met with a withdrawal form the next time I walked in. When we wanted a short break before Christmas vacation due to our 90-year-old grandparents' health concerns, and that we couldn't bring illnesses with us or they could die, we were met with laughter instead of understanding. Many preschools offer discounted rates for sick or vacation time, but Ivy Land seemed indifferent. They will cite their contract when faced with morality. When I readdressed the illness issue, the owner explained how it's normal for kids to get sick, told me to "google it", and that they hold their temperature records for 7 years (although she knows these numbers are manipulated). It may be normal for kids to be sick under their care, but our daughter has not been sick since leaving. We were too sick at Christmas to go anywhere, except we did go to the Urgent Care and ER for a strep infection; we should have taken that withdrawal form. Moreover, our daughter's time at Ivy Land was marred by bad behavior and inappropriate incidents. She complained about frequent harassment in the bathroom by a boy, sand-throwing, pushing, and someone defecating on the toy pirate ship. Where were the teachers? Why were some of these things able to happen at all? We were also unaware of an aggressive breed rescue dog with social and anxiety issues frequenting the premises. Has the state approved this? Is it really appropriate to socialize an anxious dog around babies and preschool children? Lastly, the $90 late payment fee for a weekly payment structure felt excessive and unreasonable. It all culminated in a disheartening experience that fell far short of our expectations for a nurturing and supportive learning environment.

This childcare facility is amazing for younger children! Not only do they offer daycare, they also…read moreoffer gymnastics, dance and karate. Nice staff too! Would highly recommend.