blue sky with green trees in mountain cirque

Nevada · West

Great Basin
National Park

Photo: NPS Photo · Original photo

Some places change your perspective.

Ancient bristlecone pines and dark night skies.

From the 13,063-foot summit of Wheeler Peak to the sagebrush-covered foothills, Great Basin National Park hosts a sample of the incredible diversity of the larger Great Basin region. Come and partake of the solitude of the wilderness, walk among ancient bristlecone pines, bask in the darkest of night skies, and explore mysterious subterranean passages. There's a lot more than just desert here.

Park information: National Park Service.

LocationNevada
Designated1986
Coordinates38.98°, -114.3°

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