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Reno
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Nestled at the base of the Sierra Nevada mountains, Reno is not just a gambling town anymore. With its rich historical surroundings and year-round variety of events and activities, it's no wonder you often here Reno residents exclaim, “I Love This Place!”
As the “The Biggest Little City In The World,” Reno's unique personality appeals to both the large city dweller looking for a slower pace and the small-town folk looking to broaden their horizons. With a population more than 300,000 for the Reno-Sparks metropolitan area, the relaxed atmosphere allows for a more casual lifestyle rich in culture, education, activity and opportunity.
Reno's downtown redevelopment has breathed new life into its community with its artistic River Walk, quaint cafés and summer series of Concerts at the Park. The Truckee River meanders through the Sierras from Lake Tahoe through Reno, emptying into Pyramid Lake to the north. Recent redesign of the river bottom around downtown for kayakers witnessed a significant increase in family water play, virtually erasing vagrancy of the area's Arts District. Reno is truly a great place to live, work and raise a family.
Surrounding Reno are numerous historical nuggets of the American West. Mark Twain’s legacy can be found in nearby Virginia City. Travel through breathtaking Washoe Valley into Carson City, Nevada's capital. Just beyond Carson City is Genoa, the first settlement in Nevada. With access over the mountain passes, visit awe-inspiring Lake Tahoe – a mere 40 minutes from Reno.
Only minutes from the California border, Reno is an easy drive through Donner Pass to the vast numbers of coastal destinations such as San Francisco, the Redwoods and the area of Monterey-Carmel, to name just a few. Enjoy snow and water skiing, boating, hiking, rock and ice climbing, kayaking on the Truckee and more. Breathtaking views abound!
In sharp contrast to the scenic pines and mountains are the hidden treasures of Nevada's desert lands. There are only two gems known to man that are not found in Nevada's geology. You'll find crystals, amethyst, jasper, obsidian, tourmaline, garnet, rubies and so much more. Fifty-Five miles to the north of Reno, one experiences the ancient formation of Pyramid Lake. Discover the beauty of what appears to be nothingness while you travel through the numerous roads that seem to go to nowhere. While seemingly random, journeys through the desert of Nevada will surprise you with an occasional spring or hidden oasis or the not-so-rare sightings of wild mustangs. Just remember to always use precautions while enjoying the natural environment of the West.
Fun fact: Reno is not located anywhere near Las Vegas. In fact, the cities are separated by a seven-hour drive of more than 440 miles of desert and mountains.
Fun fact: Hot springs can be found throughout Western and Northern Nevada. Visiting a commercial spa or spring is invigorating and refreshing. Use extreme caution by being aware of drastic temperatures and mineral content that exist in unregulated springs.
Fun fact: Pyramid Lake, the largest natural lake located entirely within Nevada, is home to North America's largest nesting colony of white pelicans.
Attractions
There are amenities for a life of leisure and extremes, from skiing, hiking and biking the Sierra to swinging a golf club on a world-class golf course.
Minutes from world-famous Lake Tahoe, the Reno-Sparks community is surrounded by natural beauty and limitless recreational opportunities. The Reno-Sparks-Lake Tahoe region has more than 18 world-class ski resorts, many just a short 45 minutes from downtown, and 40-plus golf courses. The area also boasts 60 gaming locations; the National Bowling Stadium; the National Automobile Museum; Rancho San Rafael Park's Arboretum and Wilbur D. May Great Basin Adventure Museum; the historic boomtown of Virginia City; and world-class fishing, hiking, biking and numerous other outdoor activities.
Enjoy summer events such as Artown, Hot August Nights, Street Vibrations, Best in the West Nugget Rib Cook-off, the Great Reno Balloon Race, Virginia City Camel Races, National Championship Air Races and more. For the more eclectic and adventurous, the annual Burning Man Festival is held each year in the Black Rock Desert north of Pyramid Lake.
Nearby Donner Pass is the location of the passage of the infamous Donner Party. As you experience the treacherous terrain from the comfort of your car, only imagination is left to understand the hardship these pioneers endured. With breathtaking views and exquisite landscape, this historic area is full of adventure and opportunity for the well-equipped! Skiing, rock and ice climbing, boating on Donner Lake, numerous trailheads and more will keep even the hardiest sports enthusiast entranced for years.
Fun fact: Rand McNally rates Reno/Sparks/Tahoe as the No. 1 outdoor recreation area in the United States.
Fun fact: The highest temperature recorded for Greater Reno-Sparks was 108°F in July 2002; the lowest temperature was -16°F on Feb. 7, 1989.
Neighboring Communities Lake Tahoe is more than just the view that takes your breath away; there is a feeling of inspiration and awe that permeates every tree and grain of sand that creates the picturesque experience of Lake Tahoe. Surrounded by mountains, the lake sits in a valley at an elevation of 6,229 feet. It is the highest lake of its size in the United States, the third deepest in North America and the 10th deepest in the world. Twenty-two miles long and 12 miles wide, Lake Tahoe has a surface area of 191 square miles. The lake is so clear that one can view depths as far below the surface as 75 feet.
Lake Tahoe, meaning "big water," is pure, crystalline water that reflects the sky, creating magical and mystical appearances as the weather changes. Surrounded by small, affluent communities, "The Lake" (as the locals call it) is an experience not to be missed.
Plentiful in colorful history, Virginia City became the first industrial city in the West when gold was discovered in its base at Six-Mile Canyon. As the gold was mined, a problematic sticky, blue-gray mud clung heavily to picks and shovels. When the pesky mud was finally assayed, it proved to be silver ore worth more than $2,000 a ton in 1859 dollars. The Comstock Lode yielded more than $400 million in gold and silver and remains to this day as the richest known silver deposit in the United States.
Once called "The Richest Place On Earth," Virginia City's unusual present day attractions include the Fastest Gun Alive National Fast Draw Championship, International Camel Races and the infamous Bucket of Blood Saloon. In addition to the historic Piper's Opera House, visitors can experience cultural locations such as The Way It Was Museum and Julia Bulette Red Light Museum.
Fun fact: Samuel Clemens took the pen name Mark Twain while he and Bret Harte worked for Virginia City's Territorial Enterprise, Nevada's first newspaper.
"By and by, Carson City was pointed out to us," Mark Twain wrote in "Roughing It." "It nestled in the edge of a great plain and was a sufficient number of miles away to look like an assemblage of mere white spots." Twain wrote of the Sierra Nevada backdrop of Carson City as it "seemed lifted clear out of companionship and consciousness of earthly things."
Also a community at the base of the Sierra Nevada mountain range, Carson City was founded 1858 and was named the capital of the Nevada Territory in 1861. Named after Christopher “Kit” Carson, Carson City's Old West charm can still be felt. Once a station on the Pony Express and the Overland mail routes, Carson City is yet another gem of Western personality that sprinkles the Reno/Tahoe region.
Carson City's colorful frontier past is celebrated in events such as the Tin Cup Tea & Chuck Wagon BBQ, the 12th Annual Brewery Arts Center Beer Tasting and the Kit Carson Trail. The Trail is a walking path through Carson City's residential homes district, which features stops at landmarks, including 1800s-era Victorian-style homes, museums and churches.
Among the wealth of remarkable accounts of the days of old, the town of Genoa could be unfortunately missed. The oldest settlement in the state of Nevada, Genoa's two main roads intersect at a misleading crossroad of anonymity. Tucked into the tree-covered base of the Sierras, Genoa provided for re-provisioning of travelers prior to negotiating the treacherous terrain toward Placerville, Calif. Originally called Leeteville, Ragtown and Mormon Station, its fourth name of Genoa finally stuck.
In addition to summer concerts, small gift shops and the annual Candy Dance event, Genoa welcomes visitors year round with mild winters and magnificent view.
Reno Fast Facts Location: Western and Northern Nevada, fondly called by locals as "Northern Nevada"
Population: Reno is 180,480; the metropolitan area is 339,486
Median household income: $40,530
Property tax: 1.21%
Sales tax: 7.386%
Income tax: None!
Average rainfall: 7.53 inches
Average snowfall: 24 inches
Average temperatures: 41ºF/92ºF in summer; 21ºF/56ºF in winter
Climate At 4,500 feet altitude, the Reno area offers four distinct seasons with few extremes. Average temperatures range from winter lows in the 20s to summer highs in the 90s. Low humidity, little rain and sunny days offer many opportunities to enjoy the beauty that surrounds Reno. Average snowfall of 24 inches spans the rare September dusting to a surprising June anomaly. When snow does fall, it is usually overnight and tends to melt by late afternoon in most places. With the sun shining more than 300 days a year in Reno, the days are warm; the nights are cool; and the chance for activity is high.
Arts and Culture Reno is the home of Artown, the largest arts festival in the country. This award-winning, monthlong event has been developed to strengthen Reno's arts industry, enhance civic identity and national image. Artown, along with the support of the local business and community, has created a climate for the cultural and economic rebirth of the region.
From local theater to Shakespeare, outdoor jazz festivals and world music concerts, Reno/Tahoe arts and culture is blossoming with national and international recognition.
Fun fact: Reno was ranked the No. 1 literary city by National Endowment for the Arts.
Dining and Entertainment Reno and the surrounding communities are bursting with dining venues ranging from local cafés to five-star dining establishments. Casual or formal, you will find the perfect fare for your business luncheon, family night or romantic getaway. Whether dining on a patio overlooking Lake Tahoe or counting your winnings in any of the many casino eateries, the Reno area provides just the right atmosphere for your everyday or special occasion.
Education
Ranked by U.S. News and World Report as one of “America's Best Colleges”, the University of Nevada at Reno asserts an international attraction of both instructors and students. Providing a diverse educational culture, Nevada's university and community college system offers its Millennium Scholarship program to all Nevada high school seniors with a two-year residency who have earned educational proficiency.
From associate's to master's and doctorate degrees, quality education is available at UNR, Truckee Meadows Community College, Morrison University and Sierra Nevada College. In addition to these, Reno also offers a variety of other educational sources that provide a wide range of certifications and continuing education credits.
Fun fact: U.S. News & World Report rated Sierra Nevada College the second among Western liberal arts colleges with the highest proportion of classes under 20 students.
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Business and Employment Business in the Truckee Meadows area is growing rapidly. Over the past few years, more than 150 firms have been drawn to Reno and its growth. With no corporate, personal income, unitary, inventory or franchise taxes, Nevada attracts opportunity for both employees and employers. Accessibility to Western markets, transportation hubs, advanced telecommunications infrastructure, business-friendly regulations and high quality of life makes the Reno/Sparks/Lake Tahoe area the place to do business and live.
Among the many businesses in the Truckee Meadows area are companies such as Ralston Foods; International Game Technology; Henry Schein, Inc.; R.R. Donnelley and Sons; Michelin North America; Microsoft Licensing; John Deere Company; Kal Kan; Barnes & Noble; Amazon.com; I GO; CISCO Systems; Intuit; PC Doctor; and Harley Davidson Financial. While only a small list of the area offerings, Reno-Sparks has a lucrative business-friendly climate.
Fun fact: Money magazine ranked Nevada the fifth-lightest tax burden in the nation based on hypothetical family's expenditures.
Fun fact: The Reno/Sparks area was ranked fifth in the United States for urban quality of life by the American Economic Review.
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Written by Ruth Swaine exclusively for HomesParadise.com.
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