Northwest Nevada used to be a hidden treasure until it turned into an annex of California. Minden, Gardnerville, Carson and Reno/Sparks are beautiful areas.  The appeal is sunny weather most of the year, snow in the mountains in the winter, plenty of outdoor recreation.  We’ve got Lake Tahoe and the Sierras and Donner Lake close by, and some of the most beautiful hiking/backpacking around.  In Reno/Sparks there are so many events during the year it will boggle your mind: we have HoT August Nights (one of the biggest classic car events in the states), the Reno Balloon races, Street Vibrations (motorcycle event), Rib Cook-off, Italian Festival, the list goes on.  If you can’t see the appeal in that, well then stay where you are at ;). You are welcome to join us, just don’t bring any liberal bullshit