When I was in Reno on my press trip, I was amused to learn the city had largely been built up around their divorce trade. People moved in for about a month, took lodging in hotels and homes, and waited for their divorce to become official. Over the years, as casinos and gaming arenas have dotted the city, Reno got the wrap for being a bastardized version of Las Vegas without the quality glitz and glam of Celine Dion, Circus Soleil, and its local lounge lizards and card sharks.
But what Reno offers that few bother to mention in their travelogues is a plethora of outdoor resources among a backdrop of snow-peaked mountaintops. Just 30-40 minutes from Tahoe, there's plenty of skiing, snowboarding, doglsedding, snowmobiling, concerts, and water sports abounding. My favorite find was the city's free kayaking park, running right downtown on the Truckee River. The $1.5 million investment offers Class 2 and 3 rapids with plenty of guided tours and classes including the beginner's Never Ever. The man-made rapids were impressive, almost as impressive as kayakers in wet suits showing off on a cold January day.
Wingfield Park is the hub of the activity where kayakers, tubers, water races, and completions take place year-round. There's also a free amphitheater and festivals that draw in thousands. We didn't have time for our own kayaking expedition, nor did I have any desire to brave the frigid waters. Regardless, I'd like to go back for a visit in warmer climate and test my skills all while taking in a unique tour of Reno's downtown.
Reno - Not Just Divorces and Casinos
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