 | Reno has a unique old west history. Here the wagon trains passed by before
ascending the Sierra Nevada mountains to California. |
 | The Donner Party didn't fare well and was trapped in 22 foot-deep snow
packs and had to
resort to cannibalism to survive in Truckee, California 30 miles west of Reno. It is
now a state park and worth a visit. |
 | The transcontinental railroad passes right through Reno and was built back in the 1800's
and is still in use today. |
 | About a 25 minute drive South/East is Virginia City, the richest gold and silver mine in
the west and the best living ghost town in the world to visit. Close to a billion
dollars in gold and silver were taken from these unusually rich deposits and thousands of
miles of tunnels crisscross the small town. Virginia city financed the civil war
and built San Francisco. A very rich mine! |
 | Today, Reno is a gambling city with many casinos and is a critical distribution hub for
many industries for the west coast and pacific rim markets. There is no state taxes
in Nevada, so employees benefit; though, the wages are generally lower than in taxable
states. |
 | Lake Tahoe resort is only a fabulously scenic 40 minute drive from Reno. Lots of skiing on the
Sierra slopes in winter. Summer offers the lake, thick pine forests and cool weather
conditions. |
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 | Reno Links you may explore to learn more about this city
and surrounding area. |
 | Free Tours for Reno Visitors and Residents - Follow
the Gold Rush Wagon Trains. Click here for
Free Tours. |