Very cute idea! We were able to purchase a lock at the wizard flower store and write our name on it.read more

When your town is named Lovelock, you might as well have love locks. Yes, it is named this after…read moreWelsh settler George Lovelock (1824-1907) bought the rights here in 1866. This park is located immediately behind the Pershing County Courthouse and yes, the park is chock full of love locks. If you're not familiar with the phenomenon, lovers will write their names on the lock and then lock it, throwing away the key to signify their undying love for each other. There are bridges in Paris and New York and many other cities that are perhaps a bit better known for it. I did not have a lock today. I wonder if I could write "Bruce K." and "Yelp" on a lock? Ha! [Review 17734 overall - 75 in Nevada - 1255 of 2022.]

Great little stopping point to stretch your legs, let the kids play (back in the day) or walk the…read moredog (current days) on your way from Reno to Lake Almanor. I've been passing by this park for over 15 years coming and going from Reno to Lake Almanor and finally just stopped the other day to let our little Fen run around and tinkle. Very cute spot and loved the tire rope swing. Almost gave it a shot but the rope looked a little old for a 200+ pounder.

Best park in Lassen county hands down. Clean, upkept, and beautiful! Bring the horse for more fun!read more

This is one of my favorite spots around lassen county. Great spots to hike and beautiful lakes. You…read morehave to come check it out, it's a beauty you must see for yourself. I went swimming here during summer and the dogs as well. Very cold water, but what do you expect in higher elevations with wind! So worth the drive and hike.

If your idea of a good time is to stroll through the forest past pretty lake after pretty lake and…read moreto see no other people, head up to the Caribou Wilderness on the eastern edge of Lassen Volcanic National Park near Chester. Hubby and I recently spent an October Saturday there, hiking a seven mile loop from the Hay Meadow trailhead. Reaching the trailhead itself is something of an adventure, requiring a twelve mile drive on forest service roads. Fortunately, most of the route is paved and in decent condition; the last couple of miles are gravel, and if it's rained could be a problem. We crawled down the last bumpy downhill stretch in our sedan to see a large gravel lot with nary a car in it. There is a restroom, but it was locked. Hay Meadow on the southern edge of the wilderness, where the trail starts, is large and picturesque; I imagine that it is gorgeous in mid-summer with the wildflowers. We hiked in a counterclockwise direction, taking the Indian Meadow, Hidden Lakes, Posey-Beauty, and Cone-Hay Meadows trails. There's an early climb of some few hundred feet, but after that nothing taxing. Much of the hike is relatively flat, and the range in elevation is from 6500 to 7000 feet. About 1.5 miles in you start to see what you came for: the lakes. The essence of this hike is the pleasure of woods and lakes. And plenty of lakes there are. In our seven miles, we passed at least 15 lakes, and that doesn't count the small ponds. The largest was Long Lake, about mid-way through the hike, and the most beautiful was Evelyn Lake, set among rocky ledges, on the return trip. The Caribou Wilderness is typically open mid-June to mid-October. There is no entrance fee nor backpacking fee. While there are no campgrounds near Hay Meadow, there are two campgrounds at the Caribou Lake entrance on the east side of the wilderness. Mosquitoes can be bad in June and July, but we didn't see any in October.

July 9, 2026 - Inlay, NV…read more You must stop here if you are passing by on I-80. Right off the freeway, Thunder Mountain Monument, near Imlay, Nevada, is an unusual roadside attraction. Built beginning in 1969 by Frank Van Zant, who called himself Chief Rolling Mountain Thunder, the sprawling folk art site features towering concrete structures and more than 200 sculptures made from discarded materials found within a 50-mile radius of the site. Stop, read the info posted In the kiosk, leave a $2 donation, and take a gander at one man's mission to educate others.

In the middle of the Nevada desert, a stones throw from I-80 is a monument. I guarantee that any…read moreperson that visits it, will be affected. It was put together by a man named Frank Van Zant, the son of a Native American who was a member of the Creek tribe. Frank Van Zant served in WWII. There is a TON of YouTube and Wikipedia about the guy and his work. By the time I finished deep diving into this, I am convinced that the man held a lot of beliefs that many wouldn't understand fully. I think he was a good man at his core and he lived his life the way HE wanted to live it. The site is literally in the middle of nowhere (Nevada Desert) but right off the 1-80. Yes it is the oddest monument I have ever seen. The man claims to pay homage to Native Americans but there is way more going on here then just that. Fact is, we weren't sure what to think, other than this place was one of a kind. We stayed about an hour looking at all of the work he had done. 2 days later, I'm still thinking about this. There are two short movies (about 30 minutes) showing Frank talking about his place as you get a bit of insight to his minds eye. If you ever come upon Imlay Nevada, you absolutely need to stop here. We definitely will see it again.

Nice play equipment, swings, bathrooms, and a field. There's also a few picnic tables. We will stop…read moreagain while travelling through.

Beautiful park; many trees; well-marked hiking trails; clean picnic areas…read more Clean bathrooms. I was there for the faaantastic and well-organized Paiute Meadows Race Series.

Over 1,100 acres of a beautiful area to explore, hiking and mountain biking. Amazing during summer,…read morefall, winter, spring and especially during sunsets.

Visited Portola for the first time last fall and walked this river trail every single morning while…read moreI was in town. It's quiet, scenic, and peaceful. Not strenuous, and it's paved so folks of all abilities could probably enjoy it. If you like exploring the flora and fauna of new places like I do, there's a lot of 'splorin you can do just in this small area. There's an abundance of mountain bird specialities including Clark's Nutcrackers, Steller's Jays, Pygmy Nuthatches, Hairy Woodpeckers, and more! Wildflowers and interesting insects can be found all around too. And keep an eye out for evidence of bears!

Coming back from a day in the Lakes Basin, we stopped in the town of Portola. We thought we would…read morecheck out the Riverwalk and enjoy the river. As we drove into town we saw signs directing us to it, or at least we thought that would happen. Instead, the signs ended but instead of being near the river we were in the middle of what seemed an industrial part of town. My wife flagged down a local citizen, who knew exactly what we wanted, and directed us back over a bridge and a few turns to finally get there. You would think after investing a decent amount in a Riverwalk, you could find a sign or two identifying it. But no, as the helpful local citizen pointed out, there are no signs! But we did find it, and parked on the street along Riverside Avenue. To find it more easily than we did, point your GPS to Riverside Avenue and Beckwith Street where it officially begins. The walk is paved and follows the Middle Fork of the Feather River. A very pleasant way to stretch your legs and get some exercise. Unfortunately for us, it was in the 90s when we stopped by, the reflecting pavement amplifying the heat, and we had to stop partway through. The path goes on until the Forest Service picnic stop off Hwy 70, and then on to Rocky Point Rd where you can go even further along the river. The Riverwalk is a nice feature of Portola - albeit one that would benefit from some additional signage for visitors.

We really loved this wild life refuge! They have an auto tour where you can see a lot of birds,…read moredeer, and more. I would like to return at a better time of year and preferably at sunset. It would be even better. We were there mid-day in 90+ degree summer weather. We enjoyed seeing geese, Sand Hill Cranes, sea gulls, ducks, and deer. You can also hike on a trail and just sit and watch, but it was too hot for us yesterday. You can enjoy all of this for no charge.

Great wildlife refuge located just outside of downtown Alturas. It is one of the most productive…read morewildlife refuges I have been to for waterfowl. There is a nice auto tour and visitor center but only one main trail for hiking.

We had not been here in years and honestly, this was not my first choice for camping, but instead…read moreof heading to a campground and hoping to score a site, we decided instead to come to Pyramid Lake for a 2-night/3-day stay. Our previous camping experience many years ago was not the best, but we did come during the 4th of July weekend, so it was crowded, loud and all around not a good experience. This time however, it was wonderful!! We set-up camp where we wanted and had the area practically to ourselves, serious boondocking. The weather was also perfect, hot during the day and cool during the night. We also got to witness one of the most beautiful sunsets I have ever seen. My only gripe would be the mosquitos and even they weren't terrible. Although we didn't leave our campsite this time, we have previously visited many other parts of the lake as well as the Marina. The lake is huge and although not all of it is accessible, there are still many beaches and areas to visit and explore. I also like to stop at the Marina for ice cream. Another must stop is the Museum and Visitor Center, well worth the stop to learn more about the mysterious and rich history of the lake and the Paiute Tribe.

Pyramid Lake has been on my list for many years to visit. We finally had the opportunity last…read moreSeptember. Winding down a very hot summer in the desert, my husband and I set out on an epic road trip. This was one of our first stops. We stayed overnight in Reno and after breakfast set out to find and see the lake. It is about a 45 minute drive from Reno to the lake. Arriving at the lake we got out and stretched our legs and had an epic view of the lake and the reservation. The lake is definitely the prettiest lake I have seen in the desert. The color is a sparkling blue with the mountains surrounding it. Various red hues dot the landscape along with brown smudges here and there. The lake is a remnant of the ancient Lake Lahontan which covered approximately 8,450 square miles. The Ice Age shows various caves and rock shelters along the shoreline which indicates that Numu (Paiute) people had been living here thousands of years. John C. Fremont came upon the lake on 1/10/1844 and named the lake for the Pyramid shaped island off of the east shore. The Pyramid Lake Indian Reservation was created in 1859. The lake currently covers 125,000 acres. The Eastern shore which is home to the Pyramid Formation, Stone Mother and Anaho Island are closed to all visitors. It is only accessible to the members of the Pyramid Lake Paiute Tribe. There are stunning views of all of these formations from the western shore. On Anaho Island, there is the largest natural breeding ground for the American White Pelicans. They are protected by both the Pyramid Lake Paiute Tribe and the US Fish and Wildlife Service. They say the spring is the best time to see many American White Pelicans, double crested Cormorants, California Gulls, and Great Blue Herons. Driving along the lake, we came upon the Pyramid Lake Museum and Visitors Center. We learned even more about the area while touring through the center. Great exhibits! There is no admission fee to visit Pyramid Lake but permits are required for camping, fishing, or using watercraft. I am not into fishing, but the reviews here indicate that there is some terrific fishing available. The trophy fish is the Lohanton Cutthroat Trout and they are a huge draw to fisherman from all over. We made the mistake of going down to the beach and a tribe member approached us to advise us we needed to purchase a valid tribal permit to swim. We were unaware and quickly gathered our things and headed out. We really just wanted to put our feet in the water, but I understand rules are rules. This area is filled with so much history of the Numu (Paiute) people. There are many tales of lore and lots of mystery. You can feel the history here as you move about. So glad we had the opportunity to check it out.