Gov. Sandoval launches first Nevada State Parks Passport Program
Gov. Brian Sandoval traveled to Nevada State Park's Spooner Lake near Tahoe on Wednesday to be the first visitor to a Nevada State Park to have his park passport stamped, officially launching a new program.
The Passport Program is designed to challenge and encourage Nevada residents and visitors to experience the diverse natural, cultural and recreational resources that span all of Nevada’s 23 state parks.
During the event, the Gov. Sandoval reminisced about his visits to parks throughout the state, calling Cathedral Gorge State Park “our own mini Grand Canyon” and saying he caught his first fish at Wild Horse State Recreation Area.
“There is a lot of history, a lot of tradition and a lot of memories that can be made if you take the time to visit our state parks,” he said.
The Passport booklet, which can be picked up at any state park, serves as a travel aid as well as a travelogue for park visitors and includes photos, a description of each park, lists of amenities, travel journal pages and spaces for validation stamps which have been designed to reflect each unique state park.
Once passport holders have their booklets stamped at 15 different parks, they will earn one free annual pass to any and all Nevada State Parks.
The Nevada Division of State Parks plans, develops and maintains a system of parks and recreation areas for the use and enjoyment of more than 3.3 million visitors a year. The division was established in 1963 by the Nevada Legislature to form a new state park agency within the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources. The division manages and maintains 23 parks, historic sites and recreation areas in Nevada.
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