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.

Sunrise Hike: Big Dig Trail

Beat the heat and join us for an early ranger-guided hike on the Big Dig Trail at Ice Age Fossils State Park. Reservations required.