Galena Creek Visitor Information Center Reno, NV
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N 39° 21.834 W 119° 51.102
11S E 254316 N 4361039
Galena Creek Visitor Information Center is located on the Mount Rose Scenic Byway. The first major interpretive facility on any of the primary gateways to Lake Tahoe, it offers resources to travelers along the Mt. Rose Highway and Wilderness Area.
Waymark Code: WMBR5N
Location: Nevada, United States
Date Posted: 06/15/2011
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Galena Creek Visitor Information Center is surrounded on three sides by the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest and the Mount Rose Wilderness. The Visitor Center is staffed with vounteers of the Great Basin Institute which provides community outreach, educational and interpretive programming about the natural and cultural history of the region. There is a solar powered weather station, pedestrian & equestrain trails, group & individual picnic sites and a half-mile paved nature trail. Along with the diverse slate of public programs that appeal to all ages the visitors center has a retail shop and restrooms.
Hours of Operation:
October 16 - April 30 Fri-Sun 9am-4pm
May 1 - October 15 Tues-Sun 9am-6pm
Public Washrooms: Mens, Womens, Family and Handicapped
Snacks/Drinks at the facility: Not listed
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