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10 Best Places to Visit in Nevada.
内华达州十大必去胜地
Nestled between California and Utah is the state of Nevada.
内华达州位于加州和犹他州之间。
Nicknamed the Sagebrush State and the Silver State, Nevada is a state with a lot to offer.
有“山艾树之州”“银山州”之称，这里可谓应有尽有。
While the bright lights and gambling of Las Vegas are a huge draw,
拉斯维加斯夜景和赌场绝对最吸引眼球，
there is so much more worth exploring.
但除此之外，内华达还有许多值得探寻的事物。
Epic scenery, outdoor adventure and historic landmarks beckon as you travel through Nevada.
这里自然风光优美，历史古迹众多，更是户外探险的好去处。
An overview of the best places to visit in Nevada.
下面让我们带您领略不一样的内华达。
Ten: Black Rock Desert.
布莱克罗克沙漠
In the far northeast corner of Nevada is the Black Rock Desert.
布莱克罗克沙漠位于内华达东北端。
For one week a year, this semi-arid conservation area becomes one of the most bustling, vibrant and wild places in Nevada.
这片半干旱保护区每年都会迎来热闹非凡的活动，且会持续一周。
That's because the Black Rock Desert hosts Burning Man, a music and arts festival.
因为“火人节”将会在这里举行，这是一场关于音乐和文化的盛大活动。
After the festival ends, the temporary city that accommodates more than 60,000 people is burned and dismantled,
活动结束后，由六万多参与者组成的“城市”会消失在火焰中，或是进行拆卸，
leaving nothing but the earth behind.
只留下一片灰烬。
Even if you're not in town for Burning Man, the Black Rock Desert boasts spectacular vistas.
即使你没能赶上“火人节”，这片沙漠景象也是蔚为壮观。
From the desert, you can see more than a dozen different mountain ranges that border the region.
站在这片沙漠上，你可以看到内华达分界线上连绵不断的山峰。
Nine: Carson City.
卡森城
On the banks of Lake Tahoe is Carson City, the capital of Nevada.
位于太浩湖沿岸，内华达首府。
Being surrounded by the lake, the Carson River and the Sierra Nevada Mountains makes Carson City an especially picturesque destination.
太浩湖环抱左右，再加上卡森河和内华达山脉，这座城市可谓风景如画。
As the state capital, Carson City also boasts a number of important historic attractions.
作为首府，卡森也有许多历史古迹。
On your visit, take time to tour the Nevada State Capitol Complex.
千万不要错过内华达州议会大厦。
At night, catch a performance at the popular Brewery Arts Center.
晚上可以去“Brewery”艺术中心看演出。
When the weather is pleasant, two golf courses are the ideal way to unwind
如果天气晴朗，打两场高尔夫球绝对是理想的休闲方式，
and soak up the sun, and families will enjoy playing and riding the train at Mills Park.
你还可以顺便沐浴阳光，一家人可以去米尔斯公园坐小火车。
Eight: Great Basin National Park.
大盆地国家公园
One of Nevada's most scenic destinations,
它是内华达最美丽的景点之一，
and a top spot for those who love the great outdoors, is the Great Basin National Park.
也是户外运动爱好者的天堂。
The park is located in the eastern part of the state close to the border with Utah.
位于最东端，邻近犹他州。
The Lehman Caves are one of the top attractions in the Great Basin National Park,
雷曼洞窟是这里最著名的景点之一，
and a tour will take you through sections like the Gothic Palace and the Lodge Room.
游客会浏览像“哥特宫殿”“小木屋”等自然景观。
Another popular activity is hiking along the Bristlecone Pine Trail,
另外，游客可以沿狐尾松树道徒步远足，
where you can see Bristlecone Pines.
途中你可以看到大片狐尾松树。
These trees are regarded as the oldest organisms on the planet!
这种树被看作是地球上最古老的生物体！
Continue on along the trail, and you can even spot the glacier at the base of the towering Wheeler Peak.
沿着小道行进，你可以在高耸入云的惠勒峰底部看到冰川。
Seven: Virginia City.
弗吉尼亚城
Just south of Reno is Virginia City, a small town with an incredible atmosphere.
弗吉尼亚城位于里诺南部，这座小城可谓氛围独特。
It is one of the few destinations in the country where you can experience the Old West in all its 19th century glory.
它是美国少有的可以感受19世纪老西部辉煌的小城。
During the 1860s gold rush, Virginia City was a high-flying Wild West boomtown.
19世纪60年代正值淘金热，这座小镇可是西部荒蛮地区的新兴城市。
Mark Twain, spent some time in this rowdy place during its heyday
在它鼎盛时期，马克·吐温还曾在在这片荒蛮之地生活过，
and vividly captured the Wild West scene in a book called "Roughing It".
而在他的著作《苦行记》中，他生动刻画了这片西部景象。
Don't be surprised to see people in the streets wearing clothing straight from that era,
如果看到穿着旧时代行头的居民，千万不要觉得奇怪，
and be sure to swing by one of the six different saloons lining C Street, the main thoroughfare of Virginia City.
一定要去该城著名的“C大道”小酒馆看看，这条街有六个不同风格的小酒馆，
Six: Red Rock Canyon.
红岩峡谷
To the west of Las Vegas is Red Rock Canyon,
红岩峡谷位于拉斯维加斯西部，
a stunning natural attraction of red rocks in interesting formations.
这片红色岩石形成了一道亮丽的自然风光，而且岩石形状非常奇特。
The Red Rock Visitor Center is a great place to start,
我们最好从红岩峡谷游客中心开始，
and guides can direct you to the best viewing spots and offer any advice related to weather or blocked paths.
它会带领您前往最著名的景观，并提供天气或封路等信息。
A scenic drive takes you through Red Rock Canyon in about 30 minutes,
您还可以开车穿越峡谷欣赏，时间大约是30分钟，
and there are opportunities to stop and take pictures if desired.
如果愿意的话，您还有机会停车留念。
If you're feeling particularly fit,
如果您身体条件良好，
you can also go rock climbing from several spots throughout Red Rock Canyon.
你还可以从几个地方攀爬岩石。
Most rockclimbing happens outside of the summer,
多数攀岩活动都会避开夏天，
when it can become too hot for strenuous outdoor activities.
夏天对于户外活动的消耗巨大。
