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The National Monument to the Basque Sheepherder

The National Monument to the Basque Sheepherder

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The National Monument to the Basque Sheepherder

Name: The National Monument to the Basque Sheepherder
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Location: Washoe County, Nevada, United States

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1. Evans Canyon & Miner's Trail loop — Reno, Nevada

6.04km

01:38

80m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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2. Basque Monument & University "N" loop — Reno

3.16km

00:57

100m

Intermediate hike. Great for any fitness level. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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3. Nature Trail loop — Rancho San Rafael Regional Park

2.18km

00:34

20m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Dylan

April 26, 2021

Reno was a central location in the settlement of the Basque people in the western United States. It served as a supply center for the Sheepherders that ranged from Alturas in the North to Bridgeport in the south and well into central and eastern Nevada. Reno has a significant Basque population, an annual Basque festival, at least one Basque restaurant, and the University of Nevada, Reno is home to one of the largest collections of Basque literature outside of the Pyrenees.
The Monument was dedicated in 1989 and was designed to commemorate the sacrifices of thousands of young Basques, who for more than a century have come from Europe to all 13 western states to herd sheep.

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Elevation 1,440 m

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Location: Washoe County, Nevada, United States

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The National Monument to the Basque Sheepherder

1. Evans Canyon & Miner's Trail loop — Reno, Nevada

2. Basque Monument & University "N" loop — Reno

3. Nature Trail loop — Rancho San Rafael Regional Park

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