The Spring Mountain Ranch State Park, originally a ranch established in the 1860s and once owned by eccentric billionaire Howard Hughes, offers nature walks, ranch tours and historical exhibits. Check the homepage for schedules of tours, moonlight canyon hikes and outdoor summer theater performances.
Spring Mountain Ranch State Park
Southern Nevada
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