This is Ash Meadows National Wildlife Refuge in southern Nevada. Ash Meadows is located in the Amargosa Desert and is home to the rare desert pupfish. The pupfish has survived for millions of years and are found only in a few hot springs in Ash Meadows and nearby Death Valley. Pahranagat Valley is located in south eastern Nevada north of Las Vegas. Springs flow in the valley bringing water to ranches and cottonwood trees.
Wild horses are part of the Nevada landscape.
This is a wild stallion on a ridge top in the hinterlands of the state. Located in eastern Nevada Mount Moriah is a wilderness area designated within the Humboldt National Forest. Mount Moriah lies just north of Great Basin National Park. The Ruby Marshes are located in northern Nevada near the town of Elko. The marshes provide nesting and feeding grounds for cranes, blue herons, ducks and geese.