Animal Ark 1265 Deerlodge Road, Reno, NV 775-969-3111 Located in the juniper covered hills north of Reno. Observe a tiny burrowing owl or kit fox as they bask in the sun next to their burrows; or the black bear that may lumber out of his den to take a dip in his pool. Open April thru October: 10  - 4:30; Closed Mondays, except holidays.

Bartley Park 6000 Bartley Ranch Road, 775-828-6612 The park features more than 2 miles of hiking trails, a horse arena and the historic one-room Huffacker School House. The Western Heritage Interpretive Center features traveling exhibits and other cultural themed programs and displays. The park is a former ranch with lots of open space and also has historic farm equipment.

Fleischmann Planetarium North of the University of Nevada on N. Virginia St. 775-784-4811: Current Shows & Hours and current events in the night skies 775-784-4812: Reservations Daily entertaining & informative films & star shows as well as telescope viewing weekly. Don't miss the out-of-sight gift shop with such fun things as glow in the dark constellation maps, astronaut Freeze-dried foods & much, much more!

Galena Creek Park 18350 Mount Rose Highway, south of Reno, 775-849-2511 Hours: 8AM - 5 daily 440 acre park nestled in the forest with Galena Creek flowing through. Hiking, self guided nature trails, picnic areas and a group picnic facility. Family programs are held in Campfire Meadows at the north end of the park.

Idlewild Park 775-329-6008, West of Booth Street just off Idlewild Drive in Reno barbecue pits, swimming, fishing, a beautiful rose garden, wedding garden, & much more. For the children there is an amusement park including Merry-go-Round, Flying Planes, Roller Coaster, Tilt-a-Whirl & famous train. Rides open daily: May thru Labor Day 11 - 6. Sept. thru May - Sat., Sun, & holidays, weather permitting.

National Automobile Museum 775-333-9300, 10 Lake Street (Corner of Lake & Mill Sts.) A collection of 200 antique, vintage, classic, & special interest automobiles, located in downtown Reno. Don't miss the interest automobiles, located in downtown Reno. Don't miss the great gift shop with the hard to find unusual gifts!! Open 9:30 to 5:30PM Mon-Sat except Christmas & Thanksgiving. Open 10  to 4:00PM Sundays

Oxbow Nature Study Area 775-334-3808, 3100 Dickerson Road along the Truckee River. Nature walks, bird watching areas & nature observation platforms.

Ponderosa Ranch Hwy 28, Incline Village, 775-831-0691 Open Mid-April thru October - 9:30-6. Home of "Bonanza" & "Bonanza, the Next Generation," Cartwright Ranch House Tour, petting farm, Mystery Mine, shooting gallery, breakfast hay rides, vintage cars, gun collections, & more. Closed winters.

Sierra Safari 10200 N. Virginia, 775-677-1101 Open April 1 - October 31. Hrs: 10  - 5 daily. See more than 200 animals, 40 different species. Located 8 miles north of Reno in the beautiful North Valley area at the front of majestic Peavine Mountain. Sierra Safari has become Nevada's largest non-profit wild animal attraction.