I have been staying at the wonderful Big Chief Motel in Battle Mountain for years as part of my…read moreannual trek from San Francisco to Jackson Hole and always enjoyed taking my last dog and current dog to this park, which is so pleasant, walking around on leash, and relaxing a bit on the benches. I hadn't been able to make it through for the last couple of years and, so, coming back today I was thoroughly delighted to find that the city has added a small, fully-fenced dog park at one corner of the entire park. It is perfect and we spent a good hour here until taking off on the road. Do note that they do not have doggie bags nor a water fountain in the dog park, but on the other side of the park is a water supply (pump with handle). The dog park does have two picnic tables, though, so you could really make a nice time of it with your dog. And since this is the very first review of Lion's Park I'll add in here that it is a very nice grassy park with lots of trees, so great shade during the hot summers, picnic tables, grills, and even a fenced-in horseshoe area -- and one of the prime attractions is a fancy modern playground with a lot of fun slides and other climbing structures that will keep your child very happy (and busy!). Battle Mountain has done a great job with this park -- one that has a little something for everyone -- and I'll look forward to our visits for years to come.

This is a great park to pause at for a bathroom, leg stretch, picnic while on your I-80 road trip…read more The bathrooms are clean, the playground is awesome, there's a park for your pup, and shade for hot days. It's a lovely little park oasis!

I was on a road trip in early March with my dog, and was looking for hiking opportunities. I…read moredecided to give Water Canyon a try. It was a good time. First, the challenges I faced -- (1) At that time of year, snow was melting at lower elevations, and things were very muddy. I just was driving a little sedan with limited clearance, and I realized I would not be able to drive to the end of the trailhead. I parked at one of the campsites and hiked. Even still, my car got really muddy (later the interior got muddy when I got back in!). The lessons are to drive a car with some clearance and 4-wheel-drive if possible, and bring a towel or something to clean off! (2) There was a surprising amount of snow still in March once you get on the trail. I probably should have waited just a bit longer. We were still able to hike for a while, but I wasn't prepared for the snow. Having said that, it was a nice hike. We got some great sunshine, and as the sun started to go down, you get great shadows. It feels like there could be quite a bit of wildlife around you. I saw several campers at the campsites on the way to the trailhead. They seemed to be enjoying themselves. Several other dogs nearby. The place is pretty close to town, also. I stayed at a hotel in Winnemucca that night, and this was a convenient hike for a traveler.

Camped here on a rainy Thursday night, 7/23/15, at the last campsite before the gate...in the grove…read moreof birch trees by the creek. I LOVED IT! One of the best campsites I've stayed at, and it was F R E E ! ! Right outside town, but felt very remote and peaceful (although I can see where it would get rowdy on weekends...there was lots of graffiti on the table about kids having sex there and whatnot). Site was huge, flat and equipped with a fire ring and a picnic table...surrounded by a stately grove of trees, with a view of the creek. No mosquitoes, but plenty of birds and a skunk (who left us alone, thankfully). Not sure if wood gathering is permitted, but there was plenty around. There were also vault toilets nearby. I would DEFINITELY stay here again! Can't recommend this enough!

This large park is adjacent to the municipal golf course, swimming pool and the little league…read morebaseball field. There are tennis courts and a skate park that looks pretty rad. It has a small dedicated parking lot with picnic shelters and restrooms. The metal equipment mentioned by the previous reviewer is no longer here and it has been replaced with plastic stuff on a mulch base. There is a small amount of shade and there are benches for the adults to enjoy while the kids run around. [Review 17741 overall - 81 in Nevada - 1262 of 2022.]

Vesco park aka City Park... Smack dab next to the Golf Course, the hospital, (useful for skate park…read moreaccidents), a skate park, little league fields, the rec center, tennis courts and the indoor swimming pool... and now you know why its really the city park and why when events use "vesco park" I have a memory fart because I forget that's the official name. The playground area has a huge, older jungle gym, made of METAL! Which means metal slides that burn your skin off in the summer (a true right of passage as a desert dwelling kid I'd say), a truly accident prone gigantic metal bar climbing dome, springy dinosaurs and motorcycles, and a nausea inducing merry-go-round. Cannot.go.wrong. Lots of nice grass, somewhat easy parking and great gathering place for big town events.

Several of us went on a ~4 mile hike through this rugged, stunningly beautiful park last weekend…read more We passed through dry washes and climbed switchback trails to the top of mesas with excellent views of Lake Havasu. We saw a huge variety of cacti and other native flora. I can't comment on the campgrounds. But overall the park seems to be very well maintained with clearly marked trails of varying length and difficulty. The park offers views of a seemingly vast expanse of water. Yet, when faced with the ever increasing demands from thirsty metropolitan areas throughout the Southwest, it begins to seem like only a semblance of abundance. Turn and walk a few hundred yards inland to where the lake is no longer visible and you're struck by the stark, unrelenting reality of the desert. Coming from Minnesota, I admit to being at times somewhat complacent about water. It's easy to take for granted when surrounded by lakes, rivers and streams. But I came away with a renewed appreciation and respect for just how precious water really is. At the very least, no matter where I am I can take simple measures like turning off the tap when shaving and brushing my teeth and limiting the length of showers. Modest efforts to be sure. But I have to believe they are still very much worth doing.

We love this place! Super fun and quiet, so it feels relaxing. The area to swim is big so plenty of…read moreroom to enjoy it all with the other families. Great places to hike all around and plenty to see! Bring a hat when you come, it's super sunny and very humid. My family always has a blast, and we come just about every year for the last few years.

I've been to this BLM park twice. The first time I hiked a 7 mile loop with my dog. If you plan on…read moretaking a dog, make sure you bring plenty of water for the pup. I went in May of 2010 and there was only one, very minimal stream flowing at that time. The "beginner" trail is very tame with little elevation change. The trails, though, do not seem to be signed as well as they could. It is a great place, though, to get away from town without having to drive that far. The second time I went was for a 2 or 3 mile trail run with a friend. Aside from the bug dust (a very fine and dry type of dirt/ dust that is common around this area), it is a great place to get into trail running if you haven't done it before.

July 9, 2026 - Inlay, NV…read more You must stop here if you are passing by on I-80. Right off the freeway, Thunder Mountain Monument, near Imlay, Nevada, is an unusual roadside attraction. Built beginning in 1969 by Frank Van Zant, who called himself Chief Rolling Mountain Thunder, the sprawling folk art site features towering concrete structures and more than 200 sculptures made from discarded materials found within a 50-mile radius of the site. Stop, read the info posted In the kiosk, leave a $2 donation, and take a gander at one man's mission to educate others.

In the middle of the Nevada desert, a stones throw from I-80 is a monument. I guarantee that any…read moreperson that visits it, will be affected. It was put together by a man named Frank Van Zant, the son of a Native American who was a member of the Creek tribe. Frank Van Zant served in WWII. There is a TON of YouTube and Wikipedia about the guy and his work. By the time I finished deep diving into this, I am convinced that the man held a lot of beliefs that many wouldn't understand fully. I think he was a good man at his core and he lived his life the way HE wanted to live it. The site is literally in the middle of nowhere (Nevada Desert) but right off the 1-80. Yes it is the oddest monument I have ever seen. The man claims to pay homage to Native Americans but there is way more going on here then just that. Fact is, we weren't sure what to think, other than this place was one of a kind. We stayed about an hour looking at all of the work he had done. 2 days later, I'm still thinking about this. There are two short movies (about 30 minutes) showing Frank talking about his place as you get a bit of insight to his minds eye. If you ever come upon Imlay Nevada, you absolutely need to stop here. We definitely will see it again.

Very cute idea! We were able to purchase a lock at the wizard flower store and write our name on it.read more

When your town is named Lovelock, you might as well have love locks. Yes, it is named this after…read moreWelsh settler George Lovelock (1824-1907) bought the rights here in 1866. This park is located immediately behind the Pershing County Courthouse and yes, the park is chock full of love locks. If you're not familiar with the phenomenon, lovers will write their names on the lock and then lock it, throwing away the key to signify their undying love for each other. There are bridges in Paris and New York and many other cities that are perhaps a bit better known for it. I did not have a lock today. I wonder if I could write "Bruce K." and "Yelp" on a lock? Ha! [Review 17734 overall - 75 in Nevada - 1255 of 2022.]

North out of Winnemucca, this park is pretty much all sand dunes. I didn't want to get sand all…read moreover the underside of my Sprinter van but if that's not a problem for you, you should have a great time. The sand is pretty hard packed, at least at the entrance and into the front parking area. There was a pickup truck here today with their camper van. This is a perfect spot for camping and for ATVing. Lots of sunshine, lots of open space and lots of dunes for zipping around on your quad. Scenery is amazing. [Review 17746 overall - 83 in Nevada - 1267 of 2022.]

ATV area with a few trails a standard vehicle can go down in good conditions. Beautiful backdrop…read moreright now with snow in the surrounding mountains. A bit of broken glass in some areas but over all not too trashed. This is also a quiet area on week nights if you are just looking to get the dog out and maybe take a walk or jog yourself.