In life, there are those who spectate and those who participate. This is a story about a place for those who approach life in the upright position, a place for those whose list of passions runs deep. Welcome to Reno Tahoe USA. There's a certain swagger to northern Nevada that pays no attention to the clock. Whatever the season, whatever the reason, there's something going on. And in energy in the air that reminds you that you are very much alive. There's one city with a river at its heart and right next door, another city with a love of sports and activities of all kinds. Collectively, Reno and Sparks have a way of turning any time into playtime. A spectacular 30-minute drive from Reno is Lake Tahoe. In a land of sun, sky, mountains and water, no other lake is more adapted dropping jaws than the treasure known as Tahoe. It's no wonder Lake Tahoe was recently voted America's Best Lake by the readers of USA Today. Where the Sierra gives way to the desert, Reno Tahoe's journey reveals adventures that are raw, thrilling and authentic. In the archives of America's fascination with Western lore, one town takes top billing for Genius City, that rowdy remnant of what once was the richest city in America and whose wild ways are still very much in evidence. A short drive over the Comstock Road brings you back to our home base for today's adventure. Reno, the biggest little city in the world. Here, and in Sparks, Reno's nearby neighbor, the list of ingredients for a good time runs deep, especially when the sun goes down and the city lights up. When the sun rises on another day, reach for your list of life to do's and head out for those places and moments where you'll find your passion. In Reno Tahoe, USA, all seasons a thousand reasons.