In the early 1990s, when I first moved to Montana, I learned that come fall, the average Treasure State angler lost interest in fish and began dreaming of elk. I got in the act myself, killing a ...

If you're crossing over to Nevada from California, visit Trout Creek Outfitters in Truckee, CA, for everything you need to target world-class Lahontan Cutthroat Trout, including rods and flies.

Along the way, you can enjoy sandy beaches, caves and coves, secluded hot springs, and hiking trails. For the history buffs, stops around Hoover Dam include gauging stations, river-spanning catwalks, ...