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Your one stop source for Sparks Nevada Weather, Washoe County Weather, Forecasts, Weather Cameras, Northwest Weather, USA & World Weather, Road Conditions, Traveler Information, Earthquakes and Fire Information. Facts & Information Reload this page for more Facts & Info. The Imperial Palace on the Las Vegas strip is the nation's first off-airport airline baggage check-in service. The only Nevada lake with an outlet to the sea is man made Lake Mead. History - In 1868, Lake's Crossing is renamed Reno after Civil War General Jesse Lee Reno. Nevada State Precious Gemstone - Virgin Valley Black Fire Opal Nevada State Capital - Carson City History - In 1927, Nevada drops its residency requirements for divorce to three months. The three-day waiting period in California for a marriage license begins Reno's marriage boom (some 18,000 couples to wed in the city in 1945 alone). Washoe County Geography - According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 6,551 square miles (16,968 km²), of which, 6,342 square miles (16,426 km²) of it is land and 209 square miles (541 km²) of it is water. The total area is 3.19%. There are two incorporated cities within the county: Reno and Sparks. The state's Highway 50, known as the Loneliest Highway in America, received its name from "Life" magazine in 1986. There are few road stops in the 287 mile stretch between Ely and Fernley. Reload this page for more Facts & Info. Weather Home   Contact Copyright © 2010 nvwx.com Unauthorized duplication or distribution is prohibited. Privacy Policy 7 visitors currently viewing this site.