secret reno a guide to the weird wonderful and obscure

by Janice Oberding

With a well-known nickname like the “Biggest Little City in the World,” you might think Reno has no secrets. But you shouldn’t bet on that. For example, What is Reno’s connection to Mount Rushmore? How can you participate in a real-life cattle drive, see a shrunken head, or sip a glass of Picon punch in the midst of poltergeists? Arm yourself instead with Secret Reno: A Guide to the Weird, Wonderful, and Obscure, and you’ll soon discover these and many more of the city’s secrets and lesser-known adventures.
How about a lazy day kayaking down the Truckee River? You might want to climb the world’s tallest artificial climbing wall, or take a stroll where the lynching of an innocent man occurred in 1892. But be warned—his angry ghost is said to haunt the location, occasionally harassing passersby. If you’ve donned your leathers and are all in for a bike ride, you might want to know that Reno has an annual motorcycle rally not to be missed

208 pages, Paperback

Published April 1, 2021

Reviews

[Mark Tadder · Rating 4 out of 5]

I feel like about half of the material in this book was well-known and not very secret Reno lore. On the other hand there was a bunch of stuff that I never heard of or knew about and almost wish there was more time and space dedicated to that because it was much more interesting. But a solid book no less

[Catherine · Rating 5 out of 5]

As a Renoite of 40 years, I loved this book and recommend it to area residents and those planning to visit The Biggest Little City in the World! Janice Oberding presents little known fun facts, pro tips for visiting and great summaries of some of our best-kept local secrets. I appreciate that this is not your typical top-ten list of Reno attractions, but an awesome supplement. Great book!