Reno, Nevada

The Biggest Little City in the World

Guess I better resurrect this page from the place where untended lenses go.

I took this picture below of downtown Reno at night from the old graveyard that overlooks town.

Reno Gifts on CafePress

Reno t-shirts, Reno tees, and other gifts and souvenirs from Reno, Nevada. If you buy your gifts before you even leave for your vacation ... you have more money to spend while you are visiting Reno. ;)

RENO (Green) Jr. Ringer T-Shirt

from Annalee Blysse

The place name "RENO" in block letters on t-shirts and other gifts. The design is available in a variety of colors.

Price: 19.99

Purple Truckee Tile Coaster

from Annalee Blysse

A purple fantasy image of the Reno Flood on New Years' in January 2006. I took the image near downtown Reno when the Truckee River was flooding.

Price: 7.50

Purple Truckee Large Mug

from Annalee Blysse

Fantasy images of the Reno Flood on New Years' in January 2006. I took the image near downtown Reno when the Truckee River was flooding.

Price: 14.99

Stone Mother Rectangle Magnet

from Annalee Blysse

Stone Mother, a tufa formation at Pyramid Lake near Reno, Nevada. The main source of water for Pyramid Lake is run off from the Sierra Nevadas and Lake Tahoe

Price: 4.99

Reno Rocks! Women's Pink T-Shirt

from Whereable - Place T-Shirts and Stickers

Reno Rocks! The name says it all.

Price: 18.99

Reno in the Movies

Sister Act

A funny show!

Amazon Price: $11.49 (as of 07/26/2008)

Clint Eastwood Collection: Pink Cadillac

This movie has one of those movie goofs that I caught even before I moved to Reno. They were driving into Reno from eastern parts, but when they hit they were coming from the California-side. Other than that, it is entertaining enough.

Amazon Price: $17.99 (as of 07/26/2008)

Charley Varrick

One of my father's favorite movies.

Amazon Price: $9.99 (as of 07/26/2008)

Kingpin

Wacky humor.

Amazon Price: (as of 07/26/2008)

Jinxed!

I've yet to watch this one. I didn't know until I was checking out the Reno description at Wikipedia.

Amazon Price: $9.98 (as of 07/26/2008)

Things to Do in Reno

"Outside" the Casinos

There are tons of activities each year in Reno. I'll add the Web sites for different activities in order.

Hot August Nights: August: Around 800,000 people show up for Hot August Nights each year to see the classic hot rods and show of their own classic cars.
Great Reno Balloon Race!: September: 100's of hot air balloons show up in Reno for this even. It is quite the sight!
Street Vibrations: September: One of the top-ten motorcycle events in the US, Street Vibrations draws about 30,000 enthusiasts each year.