Friday, July 26, 2013

Safe Havens


Episode #30 of the Nevada Magazine radio show features respective interviews with Lynda Sugasa, founder and owner of Safe Haven Rescue Zoo in central Nevada, and Valerie Holt, director and veterinarian at Roos-N-More Zoo in Moapa Town.

In the first half-hour, Sugasa gives a detailed overview of the rescued animals that live at the Safe Haven wildlife sanctuary that's located near the small town of Unionville, south of the Imlay exit on Interstate 80. She also talks about upcoming events—a fundraiser happening in Reno in September and an October 5k and full-moon tour in November, both of which will be hosted on site at the Safe Haven property.

In the second half-hour, Holt provides an extensive rundown of the animals that live at the family-friendly zoo located about an hour's drive northeast of Las Vegas. She also talks about how they bring certain animals to classrooms and other places in the community.

Read the "Safe Havens" story by visiting nevadamagazine.com or buying our July/August 2013 issue on newsstands now.

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Friday, July 19, 2013

David Walley’s & Genoa


Episode #29 of the Nevada Magazine radio show features respective interviews with Katie Brannan, public relations representative for 1862 David Walley’s Hot Springs Resort and Spa, and Dan Aynesworth, who is active with many Town of Genoa events and organizations.

In the first half-hour, Brannan gives a detailed overview of David Walley's Resort in Genoa, which dates to 1862—before Nevada was granted statehood. The historic property features a Restaurant & Saloon, Harriet's Cafe, and a Hot Springs & Day Spa Site. David Walley's also hosts weddings and special events. Learn more by listening to the show below, and by clicking here.

In the second half-hour, Aynesworth covers the historic Carson Valley town of Genoa inside and out, including upcoming events and some new walking trails that are available to locals and visitors. Read more about Genoa in this 2009 story that was published in Nevada Magazine.

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Friday, July 12, 2013

Nevada Southern Railway & Bicycling

Episode #28 of the Nevada Magazine radio show features respective interviews with Greg Corbin, director of the Nevada State Railroad Museum in Boulder City, and Bill Story, manager of Bicycle and Pedestrian Programs for the Nevada Department of Transportation.

In the first half-hour, Corbin gives a detailed overview of Boulder City's Nevada State Railroad Museum—one of two in the state—which operates the historic Nevada Southern Railway excursion train. Corbin also discusses upcoming events at the Southern Nevada museum, including the Halloween Express (October 26-27) and Santa Train (December 7-8, 14-15, & 21-22).

In the second half-hour, Story covers bicycle and motorcycle tourism in Nevada. Read the story about road-biking (cycling) in Nevada from our May/June 2013 issue here.

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