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<span style="font-size:1.8em; font-weight:bold; color:#2c3e50;">Welcome to <span style="color:#ffcc00;">Nevada Wiki</span></span><br />
<span style="font-size:1.1em;">A public, community-powered encyclopedia about <span style="color:#aa0000;">Nevada</span> — past, present, and future.</span><br /><br />
Everyone can contribute! Learn how on the [[Help:Editing Guide|<span style="color:#0645ad;">editing guide</span>]].
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    A public, community-edited encyclopedia about the state of <span style="color:#aa0000;">Nevada</span> — past, present, and future.
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    Everyone is welcome to contribute. Visit the [[Help:Editing Guide|<span style="color:#0645ad;">editing guide</span>]] to get started.
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== For Visitors ==
* [[Las Vegas Attractions]]
* [[Nevada State & National Parks]]
* [[Outdoor Adventures]]
* [[Hot Springs & Wellness]]
* [[Dining & Nightlife]]
* [[Travel Tips & Maps]]
* [[Festivals and Events]]
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== For Locals ==
 
* [[Local Services]]
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* [[School Districts & Higher Ed]]
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* [[Transportation & Roads]]
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* [[Utilities & Public Safety]]
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* [[Jobs & Industry]]
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<li>[[Nevada Cities and Towns]]</li>
<li>[[State Parks of Nevada]]</li>
<li>[[Nevada Events]]</li>
<li>[[Travel Tips and Maps]]</li>
<li>[[Local Services]]</li>
<li>[[Dining & Nightlife]]</li>
<li>[[Outdoor Adventures]]</li>
<li>[[Nevada Government]]</li>
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== Spotlight ==
<h2 style="margin-top:0; color:#2c3e50;">Nevada Highlight</h2>'''[[Hot Springs|Hot Springs Tourism]]'''
'''[[Hot Springs in Nevada]]'''
 
Nevada boasts over 300 natural hot springs. From backcountry pools to relaxing resorts, discover the state's steamy geothermal side.
One unique and thriving activity in Nevada is hot springs tourism. With over 300 naturally occurring hot springs—more than any other U.S. state—Nevada has become a haven for wellness seekers and adventurers.  
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<h2 style="margin-top:0; color:#4a4a4a;">Today in Nevada History</h2>
== Today in Nevada History ==
On this day May 4th in 1988, the [[PEPCON plant]] in [[Henderson]] exploded, sending shockwaves across the Las Vegas Valley. The disaster killed two, injured hundreds, and reshaped industrial safety in Nevada. May 4 also marks the finale of the Home + History Las Vegas festival, celebrating Southern Nevada’s rich architectural legacy.
'''May 4, 1988:''' The [[PEPCON plant]] explosion in [[Henderson]] devastated the area, leading to major safety reforms.
Also: The final day of ''Home + History Las Vegas'' — an annual celebration of Southern Nevada’s architectural heritage.
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== 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]]


== Explore by Region ==
'''Counties''': [[Clark County]] • [[Washoe County]] • [[Lander County]] • [[Elko County]] • [[All Nevada Counties]] 
'''Cities & Towns''': [[Las Vegas]] • [[Reno]] • [[Ely]] • [[Tonopah]] • [[Winnemucca]] • [[All Cities and Towns]] 
'''Reservations & Tribal Lands''': [[Walker River Paiute Tribe]] • [[Duckwater Shoshone Tribe]] • [[All Nevada Tribes and Nations]]
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== History & Government ==
== History & Government ==
=== [[Nevada History]] ===
* [[Pre-Colonial Era]]
* [[Mining Boom & Comstock]]
* [[Statehood and the Civil War]]
* [[Atomic Nevada]]


=== [[Nevada History|History]] ===
=== [[Government of Nevada]] ===
* [[Pre-Colonial Nevada]]
* [[Legislature]]
* [[Territorial Period]]
* [[County & Tribal Governments]]
* [[Comstock Lode and Mining Boom]]
* [[20th Century Nevada]]
* [[Nevada and Atomic Testing]]
 
=== [[Government of Nevada|Government]] ===
* [[Nevada State Legislature]]
* [[County Governments]]
* [[Tribal Governments in Nevada]]
* [[Ballot Initiatives]]
* [[Ballot Initiatives]]
* [[Elected Officials by Region]]
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== Culture & Infrastructure ==
== Culture & Infrastructure ==
=== [[Nevada Culture]] ===
* [[Festivals & Arts]]
* [[Legends & Lore]]
* [[Nevada in Media]]


=== [[Nevada Culture|Culture]] ===
=== [[Transportation in Nevada]] ===
* [[Festivals and Events]]
* [[Highways & Scenic Byways]]
* [[Nevada Arts and Music]]
* [[Public Transit & Rail]]
* [[Local Legends and Lore]]
* [[Airports]]
* [[Media and Nevada in Pop Culture]]
 
=== [[Transportation in Nevada|Transportation]] ===
* [[Major Highways and Scenic Byways]]
* [[Railroads and Historical Routes]]
* [[Public Transit Systems]]
* [[Airports and Rural Access]]
 
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=== [[Environment of Nevada|Environment]] ===
* [[Wildlife and Habitat]]
* [[State Parks and Protected Areas]]
* [[Water Law and Rights]]
* [[Climate and Ecosystems]]


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== Environment ==
* [[Wildlife & Ecosystems]]
* [[State Parks]]
* [[Climate & Water Law]]
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== Economy ==
=== [[Economy of Nevada|Economy]] ===
* [[Tourism & Gaming]]
* [[Mining and Resource Extraction]]
* [[Mining & Renewable Energy]]
* [[Tourism and Gaming]]
* [[Agriculture & Technology]]
* [[Renewable Energy Development]]
* [[Agriculture and Ranching]]
* [[Telecommunications]]
 
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== Education ==
=== [[Education in Nevada|Education]] ===
* [[Public Schools]]
* [[Public School Districts]]
* [[Universities & Colleges]]
* [[Universities and Community Colleges]]
* [[Tribal & Adult Education]]
* [[Vocational, Adult, and Tribal Education]]
* [[Education Policy and Reform]]
 
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== Community & Collaboration ==
== Community & Collaboration ==
* [[Special:RecentChanges|Recent Changes]] – Latest edits and activity  
* [[Special:RecentChanges]] – Latest edits   
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* [[Nevada Wiki:Page Requests]] – Suggest a topic   
* [[Nevada Wiki:Community Portal]] – Policy and planning discussions  
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* [[Nevada Wiki:Administrator Noticeboard]] – Request admin assistance 
* [[Nevada Wiki:Administrator Noticeboard]] – Get help


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== Contributor Tools ==
== Contributor Tools ==
* [[Help:Editing Guide]] – How to format and contribute content  
* [[Help:Editing Guide]] – Learn to edit  
* [[Nevada Wiki:Content Guidelines]] – Style, structure, and sourcing  
* [[Nevada Wiki:Content Guidelines]] – Style and sources  
* [[Nevada Wiki:To-Do List]] – Articles needing work or creation  
* [[Nevada Wiki:To-Do List]] – Improve or create pages  
* [[Nevada Wiki:Translation Hub]] – Support for multilingual contributions  
* [[Nevada Wiki:Translation Hub]] – Multilingual support  
* [[Sandbox]] - Space to play around with wiki editing.
* [[Sandbox]] – Practice editing


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== Reference & Research ==
== Research & Reference ==
* [[Nevada Constitution (Full Text)]]
* [[Nevada Constitution]]
* [[Public Records Access in Nevada]]
* [[Public Records Access]]
* [[Geographic and GIS Resources]]
* [[Geographic & GIS Resources]]
* [[University Archives and Libraries]]
* [[University Archives and Libraries]]


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