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Water Sports
Whether you’re looking to paddle tranquil waters, shoot the rapids or take the plunge into the crystal clear waters of Lake Tahoe, your love for water sports will reach new depths in Nevada!
In Reno, one of America’s most exciting whitewater rafting parks attracts world-class kayakers for competition and recreation with rapids that run right through the city. Do you prefer a slower pace? Then float on a piloted raft down the mighty Colorado through the 2,000-foot-deep Black Canyon. Want to take your family on a voyage of discovery? Lake Tahoe is lined with hidden coves and quiet, sandy beaches. Or let experienced scuba instructors show you the amazing underwater world that lies beneath Lake Mead.
If you love water sports, bring your sense of adventure - and plenty of towels - to Nevada.
Kayaking and Canoeing
Can you canoe? If you’re seeking open waters, Nevada is home to destinations where you can kayak or canoe to your heart’s delight.
In Lake Tahoe alone, you’ll discover all kinds of ways to take to the water. Guided trips are available through the Truckee River Marsh and to Lake Tahoe’s only island. Enjoy spectacular scenery while your tour guides fill you in on Tahoe’s diverse wildlife and amazing geology. Rent or bring your own boat, and you can explore miles of beautiful beaches and put in at secluded coves.
In Eldorado Canyon, just 45 miles south of Las Vegas, your family can embark on a canoeing or kayaking adventure that you’ll be talking about for years to come. You can start by paddling through a 2,000-foot canyon filled with wildlife like burros, bighorn sheep, coyotes and birds of prey. Then you can explore legendary settings of the Wild West, including the haunted Techatticup Mine, which was a famous site for claim jumping in the 1880s. The entire Eldorado Canyon area is rich in history from Native American to Spanish explorers and Civil War to steamboat days.
Whether you’re planning a canoeing or kayaking adventure, a corporate team-building retreat or a family vacation, there’s an endless stream of adventures to explore aboard a canoe in Nevada. Check out the links below.
Whitewater Rafting
From mellow stream tours to rollicking, white-knuckle whitewater rides, all kinds of rapids run through Nevada - and even through downtown Reno!
Truckee River Whitewater Park
Everyone from beginner to advanced whitewater fans will find an amazing experience at the Truckee River Whitewater Park. One of the nation’s premier whitewater parks, the excitement of this park takes place right in the heart of Reno, as the river itself runs right through the River Walk district, an area teeming with hip new restaurants, cafes, lounges and bars - not to mention shopping and museums. The park itself features 11 drop pools and 7,000 tons of smooth flat-top rocks and boulders installed along the riverbanks for easy public access. Kayakers, tubers and rafters can start anywhere upstream and enjoy a wet and wild ride.
Every May, the park is home to one of the nation’s top professional kayaking competitions, during the Reno River Festival. This festival has quickly evolved into one of the nation’s top kayaking competitions, drawing pros from around the world and showcasing kayaking at its best with a weekend full of competitions, demos, clinics and live music. There’s nothing else like it on Earth - and you’ll find it only in Nevada.
Black Canyon
Located less than fifty miles from the Las Vegas Strip in Lake Mead National Recreation Area, the Black Canyon is truly a unique rafting experience. This canyon, formed by the Colorado River, lies just below the mighty Hoover Dam where the canyon walls rise nearly 2,000 feet from the river's edge!
Scuba Diving
While Nevada’s Lake Tahoe is famous for skiing, it is also one of the few places on Earth where you can scuba dive at an altitude of over 6,000 feet. The beauty and magic of Tahoe’s pristine waters is even more incredible to behold when you’re beneath the surface.
At Lake Mead, with more than 500 miles of shoreline, you’ll get started on your scuba adventure in one of America’s largest inland diving communities. Swim with largemouth bass, bluegill, freshwater sponges and a whole array of organisms that have made the Lake Mead ecosystem home.
Want a really unique scuba diving adventure? You can even search for lost treasure, diving through a shipwreck under Lake Tahoe at Emerald Bay, just over the line on the California side.
Whether you’re a first-time diver or a super snorkler, Nevada has the facilities for you. Professional instruction and equipment rentals are widely available. So come on and dive right in!
In Reno, one of America’s most exciting whitewater rafting parks attracts world-class kayakers for competition and recreation with rapids that run right through the city. Do you prefer a slower pace? Then float on a piloted raft down the mighty Colorado through the 2,000-foot-deep Black Canyon. Want to take your family on a voyage of discovery? Lake Tahoe is lined with hidden coves and quiet, sandy beaches. Or let experienced scuba instructors show you the amazing underwater world that lies beneath Lake Mead.
If you love water sports, bring your sense of adventure - and plenty of towels - to Nevada.
Kayaking and Canoeing
Can you canoe? If you’re seeking open waters, Nevada is home to destinations where you can kayak or canoe to your heart’s delight.
In Lake Tahoe alone, you’ll discover all kinds of ways to take to the water. Guided trips are available through the Truckee River Marsh and to Lake Tahoe’s only island. Enjoy spectacular scenery while your tour guides fill you in on Tahoe’s diverse wildlife and amazing geology. Rent or bring your own boat, and you can explore miles of beautiful beaches and put in at secluded coves.
In Eldorado Canyon, just 45 miles south of Las Vegas, your family can embark on a canoeing or kayaking adventure that you’ll be talking about for years to come. You can start by paddling through a 2,000-foot canyon filled with wildlife like burros, bighorn sheep, coyotes and birds of prey. Then you can explore legendary settings of the Wild West, including the haunted Techatticup Mine, which was a famous site for claim jumping in the 1880s. The entire Eldorado Canyon area is rich in history from Native American to Spanish explorers and Civil War to steamboat days.
Whether you’re planning a canoeing or kayaking adventure, a corporate team-building retreat or a family vacation, there’s an endless stream of adventures to explore aboard a canoe in Nevada. Check out the links below.
Whitewater Rafting
From mellow stream tours to rollicking, white-knuckle whitewater rides, all kinds of rapids run through Nevada - and even through downtown Reno!
Truckee River Whitewater Park
Everyone from beginner to advanced whitewater fans will find an amazing experience at the Truckee River Whitewater Park. One of the nation’s premier whitewater parks, the excitement of this park takes place right in the heart of Reno, as the river itself runs right through the River Walk district, an area teeming with hip new restaurants, cafes, lounges and bars - not to mention shopping and museums. The park itself features 11 drop pools and 7,000 tons of smooth flat-top rocks and boulders installed along the riverbanks for easy public access. Kayakers, tubers and rafters can start anywhere upstream and enjoy a wet and wild ride.
Every May, the park is home to one of the nation’s top professional kayaking competitions, during the Reno River Festival. This festival has quickly evolved into one of the nation’s top kayaking competitions, drawing pros from around the world and showcasing kayaking at its best with a weekend full of competitions, demos, clinics and live music. There’s nothing else like it on Earth - and you’ll find it only in Nevada.
Black Canyon
Located less than fifty miles from the Las Vegas Strip in Lake Mead National Recreation Area, the Black Canyon is truly a unique rafting experience. This canyon, formed by the Colorado River, lies just below the mighty Hoover Dam where the canyon walls rise nearly 2,000 feet from the river's edge!
Scuba Diving
While Nevada’s Lake Tahoe is famous for skiing, it is also one of the few places on Earth where you can scuba dive at an altitude of over 6,000 feet. The beauty and magic of Tahoe’s pristine waters is even more incredible to behold when you’re beneath the surface.
At Lake Mead, with more than 500 miles of shoreline, you’ll get started on your scuba adventure in one of America’s largest inland diving communities. Swim with largemouth bass, bluegill, freshwater sponges and a whole array of organisms that have made the Lake Mead ecosystem home.
Want a really unique scuba diving adventure? You can even search for lost treasure, diving through a shipwreck under Lake Tahoe at Emerald Bay, just over the line on the California side.
Whether you’re a first-time diver or a super snorkler, Nevada has the facilities for you. Professional instruction and equipment rentals are widely available. So come on and dive right in!
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