Nevada is a wonderful place to live, but like every other state, there are a few downsides to living here. From getting lost in the middle of nowhere to dealing with tourists, here are 12 struggles that most Nevadans can definitely relate to:

  1. Becoming dehydrated while spending the day hiking.

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  1. Taking one of Nevada’s long scenic routes and getting lost.

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  1. Gamblers sometimes struggle with the possibility of losing it all.

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  1. Being stranded on the side of the road in the middle of nowhere.

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  1. Dealing with the lack of cell phone service in many of Nevada’s remote areas.

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  1. Becoming frustrated with Nevada’s traffic conditions, whether it be a cow crossing the road in a rural area or…

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…being stuck in busy Las Vegas traffic.

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  1. Many Nevadans struggle with the possibility of being abducted by aliens, even though this is highly unlikely.

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  1. Dealing with scorpions. They’re EVERYWHERE.

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  1. Having to constantly explain to out-of-staters that many Nevadans live in cities/towns other than Las Vegas.

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  1. With so many wonderful eating places located throughout Nevada, choosing the perfect one to eat at can be a real struggle.

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  1. Dealing with tourists.

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  1. Convincing everyone that Nevada truly is the best place to call home.

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Can you relate to any of these 12 struggles? What other struggles can most Nevadans relate to? Let us know in the comments below!

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