Fluttering, buzzing and humming of flying butterflies and bugs - do you want to hear or see that??…read more How about having the soft tickle of tiny little legs on your arms and hands?? Well that's just some of the really cool things you will get to see, observe and touch at Nevada Bugs & Butterflies!! Come out to the butterfly and science center so you can meet Tessie the Tortoise as she slowly comes out of her house to chomp on some flowers and leaves. Go inside the Butterfly House to have all them whimsically fly around you as if playing a game of tag as you get lost in the beauty of their magical wings and colors. Don't forget to look among the foliage you just may see a caterpillar or too before they cocoon and turn into one of these winged beauties. Take a stroll on the interactive science center path to learn about the indigenous plants of our area and Nevada. Then finish with the wonderful volunteers to learn all kinds of amazing things about butterflies and see up close and personal some different bugs such as: caterpillars, crickets, hissing cockroaches or a centipede with all of it's legs to walk on your hand. That's just some of the amazing things you will find at FREE outdoor facility here at the Nevada Bugs & Butterflies. We were so glad that we found this magical place and that they graciously excepted donations if you so desired (they have donation boxes set up on the property). This was a stop for us prior to our visit to Pacific Grove, CA for the Monarch Butterfly Sanctuary and found out from one of the founders (Cynthia) that was on site that day that they take part of tagging Monarch Butterflies for the migration each year (be sure to check out their website so you can be apart of that - http://nevadabugs.org/). She shared with us her research on the butterflies, what got her and husband to put this beautiful sanctuary together and what was in store for them in the future. We look forward to seeing them expand to something bigger and that more people will get out and enjoy the beauty of Nevada Bugs & Butterflies. We also found out that they welcome small groups and have had homeschool kids come for private tours - NOW THAT'S AWESOME! We had an amazing experience with the volunteers making sure to come out while we were enjoying the outdoor facilities to answer any questions we had and share with us information about the habitat, butterflies, tortoises and we really enjoyed our time there. I would say make the trek out, it's not as far as you think (heck we live in Carson City so what's your excuse). Pack up the kids , or in our case GET IN THE CAR and GO find out about some awesome, beautiful things that are right here in Nevada - Bugs & Butterflies!! Happy Yelping Everyone!!

I am shocked there aren't reviews for Jerry Mitchell Landscaping since he's been an active…read moredesign/landscaping service locally for 30 years. Many people I've talked to know of him or have had their yards done by him. In fact, friends who have used his services on two separate occasions recommended him to me when I wanted to design/re-landscape my backyard. When I first met Jerry, he was energetic and once he saw the backyard, he knew exactly what he incisions for it. He did a paper and colored pencil draw up of his plans and we were sold! His vision seemed amazing and we couldn't wait to enjoy our yard. In August 2018 we paid him 50% down and he said it should take about 4 weeks to complete. Then nothing. We waited for him to tell us when he was going to start and he kept responding that he was finishing up another job so it should be a week or so. That went on for a full month until one day, I was sitting on the couch watching TV and there was Jerry and a team of landscapers in my backyard. I was annoyed he didn't give us a heads up that he was coming over and starting the yard that day, but at the same time, I was happy he was there so I didn't care. His team came and went for 10 months. 10 MONTHS!! They never had a schedule they just showed up and since we have dogs, I asked him to tell us when they would be there so I could lock my dogs in. If they weren't coming, I'd let my dogs have access to the yard. He would say they would be there, I'd lock my dogs in and watch for movement in the backyard on my Ring camera but they only would show up about 50% of the time. His crew left garbage all over. They would leave their lunch and snacks everywhere. Chicken bones, straws, wrappers. After work, I would have to come out and fill half a plastic trash bag of their food waste so my dogs wouldn't eat it. He would invoice us for plants and trees that were never planted and this continued even after he finished the job. It took months after the work was completed for the last invoice to get resolved. He also had a job concurrently at our friend's house and he would tell our friends they got the A team landscaping their yard, which I guess meant we got the B team? I waited years to post this review for a few reasons. I was so mad at Jerry for years that I would have given him a 1 star heated review for his lack of communication, his employees disrespectful trash habits, the length of time it took him to finish my yard, and he is almost invisible on review sites. His designs are amazing! I love my yard! It is beautiful and I use it daily even in the winter. I don't think another landscaper would have had his vision for our little backyard space so I'm so happy he designed our yard but it was a frustrating year working with him.

We hired Jerry for a total makevover of our backyard. First, we should have done this 10 years…read moreago. Jerry's work transformed a yard that was unusable into a retreat for all of our friends and family. It was a massive project involving the demo of the old yard and the design, engineering and construction of a space that contains a natural rock cooling off pool with waterfalls, a fire pit, a covered entertainment area and an outdoor kitchen all tied together with the artistry of grass, plants, trees, shrubs, pavers, fencing and storage, along with lighting and music. All the features in the yard (music, lighting and water feature) can be controlled with Wi-Fi apps from our phones. Jerry worked with plumbers electricians and carpenters to seamlessly put together the best backyard I have ever seen. We doubled our living and entertaining space for a fraction of what it would cost to do a home addition. It was worth twice the price we paid. We love the fact that we did it right the first time. We are in our third summer now and the yard keeps getting better as it matures. Do not give this another thought. Do WHATEVER it takes to hire this man and you will not be dissatisfied with the result. I wish I had pictures to show the yard before, but the final result will do. Thanks Jerry. You are a mensch

I love this place! Great workout and fantastic instructors. It's a very supportive environment…read morewhere you can tell that they really care about their clients. I have been riding here for about 4 years now and they workout never gets old. Every teacher is different and they all bring something unique to each class so it is never boring. They have done a great job since reopening after the quarantine. The gym is spotless and the bikes have been distanced so they are now at half capacity. They require masks and heavily sanitize the equipment between uses. I have an underlying condition and I feel perfectly safe working out there. I highly recommend this spin gym for an amazing workout!

I love this studio. Lots of parking, lots of classes. A water station and a shower! I liked that…read morethey have amenities in the bathroom like hair ties if you forget and body wipes! The towel is great too and the selection of snacks and coffee. I went on class pass but on their site it looks like there are specials. This place is like soul cycle or peloton in real life

The landscaping this individual does and the qualtiy of work he puts into the job is first rate…read more The level of professionalism is also very dialed in. Unfortunately, he's always "too busy" to answer his telephone or return phone calls that getting service from this company is near to impossible. Such a shame, too. He did some work for me once and I was ready to pay on the spot but said he would invoice me later, which was a little odd. I emailed him 3x at least to ask when the invoice would be sent to me either through email or the postal mail, again, with no response back. I could have gotten away with not paying for this job if I didn't want to, but being the good Samaritan I am, I had his address on his business card and sent him a check for the amount he told me it would be the day he completed the work. Be very wary of this company. While gardening and landscaping may be their specialty, communication is definitely not.

Quick hike of a little over a mile to explore this area. There is a beautiful regional park and a…read moreriver trail that is well traversed. A nice walk Easy parking. Please come and create your own adventure.

Truckee River Regional Park is a fantastic spot for outdoor fun, especially during the winter. We…read morecame here for some snow play to kill time before out hotel room was ready, and it did not disappoint. There is plenty of space to sled, build snowmen, and just enjoy the beautiful snowy scenery. The river flowing by is very beautiful especially covered in snow. The park is well maintained, with clean bathrooms conveniently located nearby, which is always a plus when you're out with kids. If you have a dog, it's a great place for a walk, too. It was very snow covered so I was able to just go into the tennis courts and let my dog run around off leash. There are poop bags free of charge available so please use them when out and about with your dog. Parking was plentiful, so there's no stress about finding a spot. Whether you're here for some winter activities or just a stroll, Truckee River Regional Park has something for everyone.

Beautiful day out for a lunch picnic while my wife finished up at work…read more Park was clean and well tended. Lots of shade, lots of tables and benches to sit at. I love this park

Idlewild is an historic Reno park. I recently visited on Father's Day. My son skated and the family…read moresat by and played in the river. Other families picnicked and bbq'd. A softball game was going on. The ice cream truck cruised through. Though older, the grounds are well maintained The trees, roses, and lawn are beautiful. I love going for a walk through the park on a Sunday morning - any time of year. The only thing that ever disappoints me is the behavior of some of the people who visit the park. I just spent a few minutes reading about the history of Idlewild. The park is about 100 years old. The first big celebration held there was the Transcontinental Highway Exposition in 1927. It celebrated two new major highways- 50 and 40. The California Building was built for the Exposition. I also learned that Idlewild used have a zoo and a fish hatchery, and the pool was initially re-routed river water and a few changing rooms. You can read more about the park's history here- https://storymaps.arcgis.com/stories/f9a737eed3094fc08a0705b627ea90c9

This is a small beautiful park. There are miles of walking/biking trails. This is a great place for…read morelocals.

Somersett Park is well maintained. It's quiet & has great views…read more Like everything else in Somersett, you are met with a long list of rules. It has a dog park. The people we met do not hesitate to let you know that "these grounds" are intended for those living in this giant subdivision. 4 stars because it's clearly frequented by self-absorbed people believing this place was made solely for their personal aggrandizement.

This thrift store is amazing. It is so clean and well taken care of. The workers are so helpful. I…read morewas impressed. My favorite part of the store is the section where the seniors in the community get to make things and sell them. They dont charge them anything to have their stuff there. I think this is a huge deal to our community. I would love to see more thrift shops offer this.

This store is clean, well organized and the people there are super friendly. Good prices and higher…read morequality goods.