Bird-watching in Nevada’s Ruby Mountains. By Seth Shteir . May 25, 2008 12 AM PT . ... — Lamoille Canyon in northeastern Nevada’s Ruby Mountains doesn’t attract many tourists.

Back in the 1960s, Nevada state officials devised a way to attract more hunters into the remote Ruby Mountains to boost tourism. Their plan: import and breed a large game bird from the Himalayan ...

Hiking in the Ruby Mountains. ... – Follow interpretive signs while looping past pretty wildflowers, bird and beaver habitat, and benches to take in the incredible views.

In Nevada, the Himalayan Snowcock is found only at the highest elevations in the Ruby Mountains, southeast of Elko. A hardy bird, the Snowcock lives at elevations around 10,000 feet, and is fond of ...

For information on recreation in the Ruby Mountains, contact Humboldt- Toiyabe National Forest, Ruby Mountain Jarbidge Ranger District, P.O. Box 246, Wells, NV 89835; (775) 752-3357, www.fs.fed.us ...

"The Ruby Mountains are a refuge for many different species, you know, big game species like mule deer, greater sage grouse, migratory birds. The Rubies have habitats, because of their high ...

For trail and guide information visit the Ruby Mountains Express website. See all the summer weekend adventures . More: See America’s 100 Best Adventures and Long Weekends Like a Local ...

The hummingbirds are almost back to Vermont. The ruby-throated hummingbird is the only species that breeds in the Mountain State. While they're tiny - they weigh less than a nickel – they make a ...