The Toiyabe is the largest national forest outside Alaska and measures about 4 million acres. A wide range of elevations, combined with variable climates and soils, results in a great diversity of plantlife. Visitors can view Joshua trees and creosote bushes near Las Vegas and ancient bristlecone pines that occupy the upper reaches of the forest. Mule deer are common in the Toiyabe. Black bear inhabit the entire Sierra Range. Elusive mountain lions, bobcats, elk and wild burros and horses are sometimes viewed. Recreation includes camping, hiking, biking, fishing, cross-country skiing, canoeing and horseback riding. There are 1,100 miles of trails and 1,600 miles of recreation roads for various modes of travel. The administration of the Toiyabe forest was recently merged with that of the Humboldt forest.
Location:
1200 Franklin Way, Sparks Nevada 89431
Telephone
755-331-6444
Other Science nearby:
(Reno) Fleischmann Planetarium
(Sparks) Toiyabe National Forest
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02/21 Coming to The Sparks area
Arden Fair Sacramento CA March30-April18 Open the doors to Arden Fair and step inside. Here you'll find contemporary fashions, jewelry, accessories and brand name merchandise at over 165 specialty stores, plus Nordstrom's, Macy's, Sears, and JC Penney. Arden Fair also has a number of terrific restaurants, everything from fast food to fine dining. And it's completely enclosed, so it's always a comfortable 70 degrees inside no matter what it's like outside.
California Exposition & State Fair Sacramento CA June12-28 The Cal Expo is the site of the California State Fair. All year Satellite Wagering, Waterworld USA, Paradise Island Fun Center and an RV Park are just a few of the features of the Cal Expo.The first State Fair was held in 1854 in San Francisco at the old Music Hall. The fair offered premiums (prizes) for its competitions and included such agricultural exhibits such as 2-inch-long peanuts, 72-pound beets and a 10-pound carrot that was longer than 3 feet. Horseracing was part of that first fair and has continued to be a part of the fair ever since.
The Rio Vista Bass Derby Festival Rio Vista CA October11-13 Rio Vista is proud to host the oldest fishing derby on the West Coast. The festival is a three-day derby for bass, catfish and sturgeon. The festival also boasts music, food and fun for fishermen and non-fishing children and adults as well. The events include a carnival, live music and dancing, classic car show, a pancake breakfast, parade and BBQ. A large fireworks display is also featured on Saturday night.
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