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Welcome to Nevada Wiki
Live. Learn. Travel.

A public, community powered encyclopedia about Nevada past, present, and future.

Everyone can contribute, check out the Editing Guide to get started.

User Login or Create Account

For Visitors

For Locals

Spotlight

Water Usage

Nevada is the driest state in the U.S., making water usage a critical issue statewide. From shrinking reservoirs to groundwater overdraft, conservation is more important than ever. Learn how water is used, who’s using it, and what’s being done to protect this vital resource.

→ See Climate & Water Law for more.

Marketplace

Buy, sell, trade, or promote local services in our community-powered marketplace.

Explore by Region

Counties: Clark County • Washoe County • Elko County • All Counties Cities & Towns: Las Vegas • Reno • Tonopah • Winnemucca • All Cities and Towns Tribal Lands: Walker River Paiute Tribe • Duckwater Shoshone Tribe • All Nevada Tribes

History & Government

Nevada History

Government of Nevada

Culture & Infrastructure

Nevada Culture

Transportation in Nevada

Environment

Economy

Education

School Districts & Higher Ed

Community & Collaboration

Recent Changes – Latest edits
Page Requests – Suggest a topic
Community Portal – Join the discussion
Administrator Noticeboard – Get help

Contributor Tools

Editing Guide – Learn to edit
Content Guidelines – Style and sources
To-Do List – Improve or create pages
Sandbox – Practice editing

Research & Reference

Want to help build Nevada Wiki? Visit the Help:Editing Guide or explore the To-Do List.

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-''The open, community-curated knowledgebase for everything Nevada.''
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-== Quick Navigation ==
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-[[Counties]] • [[Cities and Towns]] • [[History of Nevada]] • [[Culture]] • [[Government]] • [[Geography]] • [[Economy]] • [[Events]]
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+<span style="font-size: 180%; font-weight: 900;">Welcome to Nevada Wiki</span><br />
+<span style="font-size: 120%; font-weight:100">Live. Learn. Travel.</span>
-== 🛠️ Community Tools ==
+<p style="margin-top: 1em; font-size: 110%; max-width: 600px; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;">
-* [[Editing Guide]] – How to contribute or update pages
+A public, community powered encyclopedia about Nevada past, present, and future.
-* [[Content Standards]] – Scope, accuracy, and style guidelines
+</p>
-* [[To-Do List]] – Articles needing attention or creation
-* [[Translation Hub]] – Multilingual contributions welcome
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+<p style="font-size: 105%; max-width: 600px; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;">
+Everyone can contribute, check out the
+[[Help:Editing_Guide|Editing Guide]] to get started.
+</p>
-== 🔍 Research & Reference ==
+<p style="font-size: 105%; max-width: 600px; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;">
-* [[Nevada State Constitution]]
+[[Special:UserLogin|User Login]] or
-* [[Public Records Access]]
+[[Special:CreateAccount|Create Account]]
-* [[GIS and Map Data]]
+</p>
-* [[University & Library Archives]]
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+</div>
-== 🗺️ Regional Overview ==
-'''Counties''': [[Clark County]] • [[Washoe County]] • [[Elko County]] • [[Nye County]] • [[All Counties]]
-'''Cities & Towns''': [[Las Vegas]] • [[Reno]] • [[Henderson]] • [[Carson City]] • [[All Municipalities]]
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+<!-- Tourist / Local Split -->
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+<div style="flex:1 1 300px; background:#fdf6e3; border:1px solid #c2b280; border-radius:10px; padding:1em;">
+== For Visitors ==
+* [[Las Vegas Attractions]]
+* [[Nevada State & National Parks]]
+* [[Outdoor Adventures]]
+* [[Hot Springs & Wellness]]
+* [[Dining & Nightlife]]
+* [[Travel Tips & Maps]]
+* [[Festivals and Events]]
+</div>
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+<div style="flex:1 1 300px; background:#e7f2f9; border:1px solid #a4c2d8; border-radius:10px; padding:1em;">
+== For Locals ==
+* [[Local Services]]
+* [[School Districts & Higher Ed]]
+* [[Transportation & Roads]]
+* [[Utilities & Public Safety]]
+* [[Jobs & Industry]]
+</div>
-== History & Government ==
+<div style="flex:1 1 300px; background:#f3f3f3; border:1px solid #bbb; border-radius:10px; padding:1em;">
+== Spotlight ==
+=== Water Usage ===
+Nevada is the driest state in the U.S., making water usage a critical issue statewide. From shrinking reservoirs to groundwater overdraft, conservation is more important than ever. Learn how water is used, who’s using it, and what’s being done to protect this vital resource.
-=== History ===
+→ See [[Climate & Water Law]] for more.
-* [[Territorial Days]]
+</div>
-* [[Mining Boom Era]]
-* [[Nevada and Atomic Testing]]
-* [[Modern Nevada History]]
-=== Government ===
+<div style="flex:1 1 300px; background:#f0f8ff; border:1px solid #99c; border-radius:10px; padding:1em;">
-* [[Nevada Legislature]]
+== [[Special:NevadaMarketplace|Marketplace]] ==
-* [[Ballot Measures]]
+Buy, sell, trade, or promote local services in our community-powered marketplace.
-* [[Elected Officials]]
+* [[Special:NevadaMarketplace?title=Special%3ANevadaMarketplace&filter_category=32&filter_location=|Garage Sales]]
+* [[Special:NevadaMarketplace?title=Special%3ANevadaMarketplace&filter_category=22&filter_location=|Cars & Trucks]]
+* [[Special:NevadaMarketplace?title=Special%3ANevadaMarketplace&filter_category=50&filter_location=|Events]]
+</div>
 </div>
-<div style="flex: 1 1 300px; min-width: 250px;">
+== Explore by Region ==
+'''Counties''': [[Clark County]] • [[Washoe County]] • [[Elko County]] • [[All Counties]]
+'''Cities & Towns''': [[Las Vegas]] • [[Reno]] • [[Tonopah]] • [[Winnemucca]] • [[All Cities and Towns]]
+'''Tribal Lands''': [[Walker River Paiute Tribe]] • [[Duckwater Shoshone Tribe]] • [[All Nevada Tribes]]
-== Culture & Infrastructure ==
+----
-=== Culture & Society ===
+<div style="display:flex; flex-wrap:wrap; gap:2em;">
-* [[Festivals and Events]]
-* [[Music and Arts Scene]]
-* [[Local Lore and Urban Legends]]
-=== Transportation ===
+<div style="flex:1 1 300px; min-width:250px;">
-* [[Nevada Highways]]
+== History & Government ==
-* [[Transit Systems]]
+=== [[Nevada History]] ===
-* [[Airports and Regional Travel]]
+* [[Pre-Colonial Era]]
+* [[Mining Boom & Comstock]]
+* [[Statehood and the Civil War]]
+* [[Atomic Nevada]]
+=== [[Government of Nevada]] ===
+* [[Legislature]]
+* [[County & Tribal Governments]]
+* [[Ballot Initiatives]]
 </div>
+<div style="flex:1 1 300px; min-width:250px;">
+== Culture & Infrastructure ==
+=== [[Nevada Culture]] ===
+* [[Festivals and Events]]
+* [[Legends & Lore]]
+* [[Nevada in Media]]
+=== [[Transportation & Roads|Transportation in Nevada]] ===
+* [[Highways & Scenic Byways]]
+* [[Public Transit & Rail]]
+* [[Airports]]
 </div>
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+</div>
-<div style="display: flex; gap: 2em; flex-wrap: wrap;">
+<div style="display:flex; flex-wrap:wrap; gap:2em; margin-top:1em;">
-<div style="flex: 1 1 300px; min-width: 250px;">
+<div style="flex:1 1 300px; min-width:250px;">
+== Environment ==
+* [[Wildlife & Ecosystems]]
+* [[State Parks]]
+* [[Climate & Water Law]]
+</div>
-=== Environment ===
+<div style="flex:1 1 300px; min-width:250px;">
-* [[Wildlife and Conservation]]
+== Economy ==
-* [[Water Rights and Usage]]
+* [[Tourism & Gaming]]
-* [[Climate and Ecosystems]]
+* [[Mining & Renewable Energy]]
+* [[Agriculture & Technology]]
+</div>
+<div style="flex:1 1 300px; min-width:250px;">
+== Education ==
+* [[School Districts & Higher Ed]]
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-<div style="flex: 1 1 300px; min-width: 250px;">
-=== Economy ===
-* [[Gaming Industry]]
-* [[Mining and Resources]]
-* [[Tourism and Hospitality]]
-* [[Technology and Energy Sector]]
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-<div style="flex: 1 1 300px; min-width: 250px;">
+----
-=== Education ===
+== Community & Collaboration ==
-* [[Public Schools Overview]]
+* [[Special:RecentChanges|Recent Changes]] – Latest edits
-* [[Higher Education in Nevada]]
+* [[Nevada Wiki:Page Requests | Page Requests]] – Suggest a topic
-* [[History of Nevada Education]]
+* [[Nevada Wiki:Community Portal|Community Portal]] – Join the discussion
+* [[Nevada Wiki:Administrator Noticeboard|Administrator Noticeboard]] – Get help
-</div>
+----
-</div>
+== Contributor Tools ==
+* [[Help:Editing Guide|Editing Guide]] – Learn to edit
+* [[Nevada Wiki:Content Guidelines|Content Guidelines]] – Style and sources
+* [[Nevada Wiki:To-Do List|To-Do List]] – Improve or create pages
+* [[Sandbox]] – Practice editing
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-== 🤝 Community & Collaboration ==
+== Research & Reference ==
-* [[Recent Changes]] – Track active edits
+* [[Nevada Constitution]]
-* [[Page Requests]] – Suggest or request articles
+* [[Public Records Access]]
-* [[Discussion Forum]] – Community questions and planning
+* [[Geographic & GIS Resources]]
-* [[Contact Admins]] – Reach moderators or request help
+* [[University Archives and Libraries]]
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-''📌 Want to contribute? Visit the [[Editing Guide]] and join a [[Nevada Wiki Project]] to get started.''
+<div style="text-align:center; margin-top:1.5em; font-size:0.95em;">
+''Want to help build Nevada Wiki? Visit the [[Help:Editing Guide]] or explore the [[Nevada_Wiki:To-Do_List|To-Do List]].''
+</div>