Few things are more synonymous with summer than the American road trip.
HGTV, the media network focused on home and life topics, has gathered a list of the most popular road trips in the country, and one is a familiar path for those who love to travel to Reno and Lake Tahoe.
But, as is often the case, Nevada got short shrift in the write-up that mentions only California, when the road passes some beautiful Silver State scenery. Here’s what HGTV had so say, and what they missed.
U.S. 395 in California named a top road trip in U.S.
HGTV named California’s U.S. 395 east of Stockton in the Sierra as one of the most popular road trips in the United States. Noting its breathtaking beauty and outdoor recreation, HGTV had this to say about the road:
“If you love the great outdoors, US Route 395 is the perfect drive. The California stretch may not get as much hype as the famed Pacific Coast Highway, but it’s a gateway to bucket-list scenic destinations such as Death Valley National Park, Mammoth Lakes, Yosemite National Park and Lake Tahoe,” HGTV said.
U.S. 395 in Nevada has some pretty spectacular scenery, too
Though HGTV only mentioned the California portion of U.S. 395, Nevada’s portion of the route is also home to spectacular views. From the bright lights of the Reno skyline to Carson City’s charming streets and historic Capitol building, there are several attractions that are uniquely Nevada on the popular road trip route.
Nevada is also home to Topaz Lake, located at the California-Nevada border and part of the 395 Route, and it’s not the only place on the Silver State’s portion of the 395 to participate in outdoor recreation. Minden and Gardnerville boast ample hiking, mountain biking and swimming opportunities, as well as the areas around them.
Whether 395 travelers are exploring Nevada’s cities, towns, lakes or mountains, the Silver State possesses extraordinary views of the Sierra Nevada while traveling down the route the state shares with California.
What are HGTV’s most popular road trips in the United States?
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This article originally appeared on Reno Gazette Journal: Stunning Sierra Nevada route named one of the most popular road trips in the US by HGTV
Reporting by Carly Sauvageau, Reno Gazette Journal / Reno Gazette Journal
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