Everyone loves a good legend, especially if the tale is of epic proportions! So how about this one: Some giant skeletons found in Nevada hold a deep dark secret. The story starts with a lone cave on a mountain in the middle of the desert, and in this cave once lived, well, giants! While some may disagree and call this legend hogwash, others are deeply invested and believe that giants once roamed the state. Today, archeologists and scientists from around the world continue to struggle with this mystery. Read on to decide if the giants of Lovelock Cave in Nevada were real for yourself.

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Today, the debate continues on whether the ancient people who once lived in Lovelock Cave were actually giants. See it for yourself! Visit Lovelock Cave to step into the legend and the mystery of it all and see if you think these giant bones found in Nevada are authentic.

What do you believe? Do you think giants once roamed the area? Tell us your theories below, as well as if you know of any other interesting destinations in Nevada in the comments section below!

There are countless reasons why Nevada is a special place. If you’re interested in exploring more, here are 14 locations that help make Nevada so unique.

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Adventures in Nevada

Where can we find hiking trails in Nevada?

  • Black Mountain Trail in Henderson is only accessible from September through May and makes you feel as if you’ve landed on the moon, as the surface is really bumpy.
  • The Mount Rose Trail in Incline Village is a 10-mile-long loop meandering past a waterfall and through beautiful meadows.
  • The Mary Jane Falls Trail in Mount Charleston is a roughly three-mile out-and-back trail that offers picturesque views and suitable for various level hikers and.
  • The Marlette Lake Trail in Carson City, which is only accessible from June through November, is over five miles out-and-back and is popular with hikers as well as cyclists.

Learn more about the other wonderful hiking trails in Nevada.

Where can we find museums in Nevada?

  • The Neon Museum in Las Vegas is an outdoor museum, the home of so many of the old casino signs, and best visited at night when they are illuminated as docents take you through and explain the history of each one.
  • The Goldwell Open Air Museum in Rhyolite features seven, massive outdoor sculptures set against the backdrop of Death Valley.
  • The Wilbur D. May Center in Reno is named after Reno philanthropist, adventurer, businessman, soldier, rancher, and pilot Wilbur D. May.

Learn more about other wonderful museums in Nevada.

Where can we find small towns in Nevada?

  • Minden, established in 1906, was named after the city by the same name in Germany.
  • Genoa, located one hour south of Reno and 25 miles east of Lake Tahoe is one of the smallest towns in the state.
  • Virginia City, founded in 1859, began as a boomtown with the discovery of the first major silver deposit discovery in the U.S.

Learn more about other charming small towns in Nevada.