The Hidden Nature Trail And Rock Garden In Nevada That's Filled With Giant Statues And Desert Views
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There are few things more exciting for a nature lover than spotting wildlife in the wild. Lucky for us Nevadans, this is a pretty common occurrence in our state! The Nature Discovery Trail in Boulder City is a great place to explore the desert and see native plants and animals, some of which are a lot bigger than you’d expect. This whimsical trail is loaded with giant statues of desert animals, and yes, it’s as strange as it sounds. Check out some Nature Discovery Trail and Rock Garden photos:
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While you are in Boulder City for this rock garden in Nevada, swing on over to Lake Mead, which is only a short drive away, for a day of outdoor adventures. Learn more about Lake Mead in this video from OnlyInYourState:
Have you explored the Nature Discovery Trail and Rock Garden in Boulder City? Our state is just full of hidden gems like this one! A Grand Canyon, Hoover Dam, and Skywalk tour is another one.
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Gardens In Nevada
Where are some interesting gardens in Nevada?
You might not think the mostly desert state of Nevada would have many gardens, but these interesting gardens in Nevada might surprise you:
- Ethel M Botanical Cactus Garden, Henderson, NV: The Ethel M Chocolate Factory is home to this interesting cactus and succulent garden. You can wander the three-acre grounds before enjoying a few chocolate samples on your factory tour. With over 350 species of succulents and cacti from the US, Australia, and South America, you'll be able to learn all about these cool desert plants. It isn't just prickly pokies either, many of them flower with brilliant bursts of color.
- Wilbur D. May Arboretum & Botanical Garden, Reno, NV: One of our favorite gardens in Nevada is in the Rancho San Rafael Regional Park in Reno. Twenty-three acres of admission-free botanical bliss with lots of walking trails to explore and over 4,000 plant species. You might think it is pretty difficult to maintain such a lush garden in the Nevada desert, and it is, but the effort pays off when you need a quiet place in the shade or by a cool stream to relax.
- Municipal Rose Garden, Reno, NV: Another Reno favorite is this beautiful rose garden in Idlewild Park. With 200 varieties of roses and around 1,750 plants, full bloom can get pretty spectacular. It was created in 1958 by the official Reno horticulturalist, Fred Gallaway. It has been certified as a National Rose Garden by the American Rose Society - a distinction that only around 60 gardens in the US can claim.