Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
For extensive information on regional hiking and mountain-biking trails, including the
Mt Rose summit trail and the Tahoe-Pyramid Bikeway, download the
Truckee Meadows
Mere steps from the casinos, the Class II and III rapids at the
Truckee River Whitewa-
ter Park
are gentle enough for kids riding inner tubes, yet sufficiently challenging for pro-
fessional freestyle kayakers. Two courses wrap around Wingfield Park, a small river island
775-787-5000;
www.truckeewhitewaterrafting.com
; 400 Island Ave; rafting adult/child $68/58)
and
Sierra Adventures
(
866-323-8928;
www.wildsierra.com
;
11 N Sierra St; tubing $29)
offer
kayak trips and lessons.
Tours
Historic Reno Preservation Society
WALKING TOUR
( 775-747-4478;
www.historicreno.org
; tours $10)
Dig deeper with a walking or biking tour of the city highlighting subjects including archi-
tecture, politics and literary history.
GREAT BALLS OF FIRE!
explodes onto the sunbaked Black Rock Desert, and Nevada sprouts a third major popu-
lation center - Black Rock City. An experiential art party (and alternative universe) that
climaxes in the immolation of a towering stick figure, Burning Man is a whirlwind of out-
landish theme camps, dust-caked bicycles, bizarre bartering, costume-enhanced nudity
and a general relinquishment of inhibitions.
Festivals & Events
Reno River Festival
SPORTS
May)
