Are you thinking of making the move to Nevada, but you’re still unsure? Hey, I don’t blame you. Relocating to a new state can be highly stressful (to say the least). Knowing exactly what you’re getting yourself into before loading up the moving truck is the best way to be prepared.

Nevada is a great place to visit, and it’s an even greater place to call home. Listed below are 12 facts about the Silver State that might help you in making the decision whether or not to move here.

  1. Nevada has the MOST STUNNING mountain views.

wikimedia commons Nevada is also the most mountainous U.S. state.

  1. Without a doubt, Nevada is home to the BEST state parks.

flickr/jar [o] Pictured: Valley of Fire State Park

  1. In Nevada, you’ll encounter the MOST BEAUTIFUL wildlife.

flickr/James Marvin Phelps Nevada is an open-range state, so there’s no telling what types of wildlife you’ll see.

  1. Because so many different types of food is served in the Silver State, even the pickiest of eaters will love living here.

flickr/Miss Shari Also, many restaurants stay open 24 hours. How AWESOME is that?

  1. Nevada is home to more than 300 relaxing hot springs.

flickr/Don Barrett Pictured is a hot spring in the small town of Ash Springs.

  1. If you enjoy outdoor recreational activities, you’ll fit right in. Nevada offers many different types of outdoor recreational activities, including hiking…

flickr/Alisha Vargas

mountain biking…

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and fishing.

flickr/Guillermo A. Durán

  1. NO STATE INCOME TAX

flickr/401(K) 2012 Enough said.

  1. Nevada is home to the world-famous Burning Man.

flickr/Neil Girling And it’s AWESOME.

  1. Nevada’s night skies are INCREDIBLE.

flickr/NPCA Photos As a matter of fact, the town of Tonopah is considered to be the best location in the United States for stargazing.

  1. America’s largest alpine lake is right here in Nevada.

wikimedia commons Pictured: Lake Tahoe

  1. Nevada is home to the MOST SCENIC drives you’ll ever take.

flickr/Don Graham

flickr/Bruce Fingerhood Pictured: Valley of Fire Highway / U.S. Route 50 - The Loneliest Road in America

  1. Nevada truly is the MOST BEAUTIFUL state to call home.

flickr/Joshua Zader There’s no denying that!

This is a very short list compared to all of the wonderful things Nevada has to offer. What are some other reasons why people should move to this great state? Let us know in the comments below!

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Nevada is also the most mountainous U.S. state.

flickr/jar [o]

Pictured: Valley of Fire State Park

flickr/James Marvin Phelps

Nevada is an open-range state, so there’s no telling what types of wildlife you’ll see.

flickr/Miss Shari

Also, many restaurants stay open 24 hours. How AWESOME is that?

flickr/Don Barrett

Pictured is a hot spring in the small town of Ash Springs.

flickr/Alisha Vargas

flickr/Brian Holsclaw

flickr/Guillermo A. Durán

flickr/401(K) 2012

Enough said.

flickr/Neil Girling

And it’s AWESOME.

flickr/NPCA Photos

As a matter of fact, the town of Tonopah is considered to be the best location in the United States for stargazing.

Pictured: Lake Tahoe

flickr/Don Graham

flickr/Bruce Fingerhood

Pictured: Valley of Fire Highway / U.S. Route 50 - The Loneliest Road in America

flickr/Joshua Zader

There’s no denying that!

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