Added: 08/24/2005 |
Those mysterious Nevada territoriesNevada is called the "Silver State" because of its large silver mine industries. Named as the "Sage State" and the "Sagebrush State" for the wild sage that grows there prolifically.
Gold has made Nevada famous and draw people form different parts. Dayton is the site of the first gold discovery in 1849.
The name of the state was adopted in 1861 when territory was established; from Spanish meaning "snow-capped." Four years later in 1864 on October 31 the territory was admitted as the State of Nevada; now a state holiday. In the same year the state's capital was selected, namely Carson City.
The flag of the Silver State may be described as the following. On a cobalt blue background; in the upper left quarter is a five-pointed silver star between two sprays of sagebrush crossed to form a half wreath; across the top of the wreath is a golden scroll with the words, in black letters, "Battle Born." The name "Nevada" is beneath the star in gold letters. Design was adopted on March 26, 1929, and revised in 1991.
Now let's talk a little bit about Nevada symbols. The bird of the state is Mountain Bluebird, the fish - Lahontan Cutthroat at Trout, the flower - Sagebrush. Nevada motto states, "All For Our Country".
This story about Nevada State will not be full it not to mention about Nevada territories - Las Vegas, Pony Express, Pioneer, Cowboy Country, and Reno/Tahoe territory. Each of these Nevada territories has its own story, its peculiarities, and its mystery.
Reno-Tahoe Territory is the most adventurous one of Nevada territories. It is the gateway to Nevada for visitors traveling from California and Oregon. The territory's namesake communities Include Reno-"The Biggest Little City in the World" and home to many world-class hotel-resorts-as well as beautiful Lake Tahoe, one of North America's top ski destinations and a place that Mark Twain once described as "the fairest picture the whole earth affords."
Adventure-seekers will find that Reno-Tahoe Territory offers plenty of adrenaline-pumping thrills. From soaring or hang-gliding along snow-capped mountain crests to scuba diving in one of the deepest lakes in North America, Reno-Tahoe Territory is an outdoor recreation playground.
One of Nevada territories that needs practically no explanations is Cowboy Territory. Its name states for itself. This is genuine cowboy territory, where cattlecrossing signs easily outnumber stoplights. Cowboy Country is a land of wide, open valleys bordered by majestic mountain ranges. With its dude ranches, cattle drives, and Western cultural events, Cowboy Country is where Western traditions remain alive.
In my opinion the most interesting name of all Nevada territories has Pony Express. Its name reflects the fact that U.S. 50 parallels the historic Pony Express route, which stretched from St. Joseph, Missouri, to Sacramento, California, in the early 1860s. Today, Nevada communities such as Ely, Austin, and Fallon are connected by U.S. 50, which because of its remoteness was once designated by Life Magazine as the "Loneliest Road in America." Pony Express Territory is a land of unparalleled natural wonders and charming mining towns that look much as they did a century ago. So head out on the "Loneliest Road in America" and discover an intriguing region that has been called the heart and soul of the Silver State.
To sum up, Nevada territories, that are famous for glittering resorts, small town festivals, scenic attractions and man-made wonders, continue their strong tradition as a playground for the adventurer in all of us.
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