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The Summer 2026 Issue

The Summer 2026 Issue

The winners of Desert Companion's 2026 Focus on Nevada photo contest are here! From a bull ride at Helldorado Days in Las Vegas, to kids playing in a light installation at the Nevada Museum of Art in Reno, winning photos capture the Silver State's many ways of expressing itself. And what goes better with picture-taking than travel? Our summer road-trip feature looks at five destinations that history buffs will love. Lastly, just in time for the big heat, we've got a guide to summer that offers tales and tips for opting in (or out).
See the winners and honorable mentions of Desert Companion's 2026 Focus on Nevada Photo Contest.
What we call the Silver State today is rich in history, having held inhabitants of different cultures for millenia. For this year's travel feature, five Desert Companion writers fanned out across the state, experiencing what locals had to offer, and paying particular attention to various views of history. Here's what they found.