Six Appeal
Warning: These six adventures may make you fall hard for Reno Tahoe! We're in full swing with our 2026 Adventure Challenge, where you can earn our 20th Anniversary commemorative T-shirt just by getting outdoors. Bonus: Complete one of your adventures in Reno Tahoe and you'll be entered to win a 2-night Reno Tahoe getaway. Here are six reasons to make Reno Tahoe part of your Adventure Challenge.
Week: 09.09.2026
Regions: Northern & Southern CA
Waterfall Hunter
Hike to Reno's Marquee Hunter Creek Falls
If you ask a local in Reno about one of the best hiking trails in town, odds are high they’ll point you to Hunter Creek Falls. It’s a year-round favorite, but it absolutely shines in spring, when desert peach wildflowers make a splash—and so does the marquee waterfall.
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Fall Events and Adventures in Reno Tahoe
Take your vacation to new heights with some of the season’s most original events, and plenty of outdoors to explore. Fall for it all in Reno Tahoe.
Explore Fall Events in Reno TahoeShore Thing
Pedal the East Shore Bike Trail from Incline Village to Sand Harbor in Lake Tahoe
Called “America’s Most Beautiful Bikeway," the Tahoe East Shore Trail lives up to the hype with unparalleled views of Lake Tahoe on the Nevada shoreline, with access points to beach enclaves and coves.
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Hike a Fall Classic in Reno Tahoe
Reno hit the jackpot with its well-planned urban trail system, including the Tom Cooke Trail adjacent to the Truckee River, and brilliant in fall.
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Go on a Panoramic Sunset Hike at Huffaker Hills in Reno Tahoe
As the sun goes down, the iconic lights come up in the Biggest Little City in the World. And there’s a perfect place to witness both on a short sunset hike to an outcropping offering a brilliant panorama. South Reno’s Huffaker Hills is a grass prairie open space teeming with wildlife and seasonal wildflowers.
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Visit the Oxbow Nature Study Area and Dickerson Road in Reno Tahoe
Just west of downtown Reno—tucked right alongside the Truckee River—is a nature haven for wildlife spotting and waterside relaxing. The 22-acre Oxbow Nature Study Area is ideal for those seeking solitude and a short hike. Afterwards, explore the creative hub of Dickerson Road.
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Go to Reno Aces Baseball Game at Greater Nevada Field in Reno Tahoe
Reno is known for its bright lights and exciting casino resorts. But what if we told you one of the best bets in town for a family-friendly outing happens under stadium lights? Greater Nevada Field is home to the Reno Aces, the city’s popular Minor League Baseball team. The park itself is in the pro leagues, with the Truckee River coursing by and the Sierra Nevada mountains beaming like the fanbase.
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