<p>The new, expanded edition of the Nevada Bureau of Mines and Geology's Special Publication 19, Geologic and Natural History Tours in the Reno Area, greatly enhances the original 1995 publication. Much more than just a reprint, the new publication is being published in the 8.5- by 11-inch, landscape, spiral-bound format used in our popular earlier guidebooks, Traveling America's Loneliest Road, and Geologic Tours in the Las Vegas Area. The new edition contains many more short stories about the geology, history, plants, and animals of the area which complement detailed logs of each of the trips. New maps and sketches have been added, and the work is illustrated with 303 black and white photos, and 77 spectacular color photos that document features described in the text. Four trips are offered in this book. The first explores the Truckee River along the route of old Highway 40 from Reno to Verdi and the California state line. The second trip highlights the mineral formation and mining history of the Comstock Lode at Virginia City, then generally follows the route of the historical Virginia and Truckee Railroad to Carson City and north through Washoe Valley, passing sites of ore and lumber milling towns that supported the Comstock mines. This trip ends at the Steamboat Hot Springs geothermal area just south of Reno. A third trip follows the Mount Rose Highway over the Carson Range to Lake Tahoe and travels south along the eastern shore of the lake, viewing spectacular glacier-carved Sierra landscapes and miles of scenery featuring one of the world's most beautiful alpine lakes. The route re-crosses the Carson Range at Kingsbury Summit, descends into Carson Valley, and ends at Carson City. The fourth trip begins in Sparks, follows the Truckee River east through the river canyon, then turns with the river and continues north to Pyramid Lake.</p>

Geologic and Natural History Tours in the Reno Area: Expanded Edition (Special Publication 19)

Travel

Joseph V. Tingley

Christopher Ross

Kris Ann Pizarro

Becky Weimer Purkey

Larry J. Garside

United States

Nevada Bureau of Mines and Geology

<p>Each of the five geologic tours in this guidebook takes the traveler to a different area of special geologic interest within a short driving distance of Las Vegas. A new table in the back lists GPS coordinates corresponding with notations throughout the text. In addition to geology, the trip guides tell a little of the people who shaped the human history of this part of southern Nevada, such as prehistoric Native American salt miners, Spanish explorers, mountain men, Mormon settlers, and gold miners. Touching on natural history, there are comments on some of the plants and animals that make this area more than just stunning desert landscape. Depending on your trip choice, you can visit one of three National Recreation Areas, two Nevada State Parks, and even a National Wildlife Refuge catering to Desert Bighorn Sheep. These trips provide options for side trips, hiking, camping, wildlife viewing, and even fishing and boating if you elect to explore Lake Mead. 144 pages (11x8.5"), plastic coil binding, profusely illustrated with 66 color photos and numerous b/w photos, sketches, and maps.</p>

Geologic Tours in the Las Vegas Area: Expanded Edition with GPS Coordinates (Special Publication 16)

Nevada Bureau of Mines and Geo

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