Rugged mountains are always in view.
Featured on the trail is Death Valley National Park, Beatty, Tonopah and Fallon. Once an oasis on the route to California, it began as a Mormon settlement and boomed during the gold rush. Stage shows and gambling establishments operate 24 hours a day. The neon lights provide the same excitement as Las Vegas, however, Reno is an important distribution and merchandising center. Its sunny and dry climate attracts summer and winter sports enthusiasts.