Upcoming Events

Cosmos in the Desert: Northern Nevada’s Dark Skies Festival

Experience Lahontan State Recreation Area in a whole new light—under the stars—at the first annual Cosmos in the Desert: Northern Nevada’s Dark Skies Festival.

Park After Dark 2025

Visit Kershaw-Ryan State Park after dark and take a tour through the night sky! Learn about the stars and constellations. You can also look through the new 8 inch Celestron Telesope!

Elgin Schoolhouse Historical Tours

July National Play Outside Day

National Play Outside Day takes place on the first Saturday of every month. Meet at the Maze parking lot for this family-friendly event.

Pipe Cleaner Critters

Join us at Ice Age Fossils State Park and use pipe cleaners to make your favorite Mojave Desert critter, or dream up a whole new creature of your own!