Welcome back to the Outdoor Adventure Series podcast! In today’s episode, we’re heading north to explore the beauty, history, and welcoming spirit of the Carson Valley communities (Genoa, Minden, Gardnerville, and Topaz Lake) in Nevada. We're joined by Keith Lewis, Executive Director of Visit Carson Valley, and Josh Rudelbach, Destination Marketing and Data Strategist, for an insider’s look at the region that sits just 45 miles south of Reno and 15 miles east of Lake Tahoe.Together, Keith and Josh answer the big question: Why should visitors make Carson Valley a must-stop on their Nevada adventure? Discover four charming communities, unique outdoor activities like hiking, wild horse tours, and world-class glider soaring, plus a vibrant culinary scene rooted in Basque culture. Keith and Josh share how their backgrounds in education, analytics, and marketing help shape Carson Valley’s visitor experience, and give us a tour of their innovative website—packed with planning resources, digital passports, and AI-powered itinerary tools.Whether you’re a family looking to slow down, an outdoor enthusiast chasing new trails, or a traveler searching for that perfect cup of coffee, this episode is your guide to everything Carson Valley has to offer. So grab your wool sweater (just in case), sit back, and join us for an inspiring journey through Northern Nevada’s hidden gem!DISCUSSION00:00 "Exploring Nevada with Visit Carson Valley"07:53 Historic Nevada Towns & Tourism12:26 "Engaging Personas for Visitor Marketing"15:47 "AI-Powered Travel Itinerary Assistance"18:54 "Tourism Matters: Local Impact"21:37 "AI Travel Guide: Ask Carson"25:29 "Travel Nevada Supports Rural Marketing."29:28 Digital Passports for Visitor Experiences32:07 "Carson Valley Events Preview."35:18 Bentley Distillery Revival in Minden39:08 "Carson Valley Christmas Success."40:26 "The Valley's Unique Appeal."LEARN MORETo learn more about the Carson Valley Region, visit their website at https://visitcarsonvalley.org  or on these social sites:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/visitcarsonvalley Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/visitcarsonvalley/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/VisitCarsonValleyNVReno-Tahoe Territory: https://renotahoe.com/NEXT STEPSVisit us at https://outdooradventureseries.com to like, comment, and share our episodes.KEYWORDSVisit Carson Valley, Parade of Lights, Reno-Tahoe Territory, Travel Nevada, Outdoor Adventure Series, Podcast Interview#VisitCarsonValley #WhyCV #RenoTahoeTerritory #TravelNevada #OutdoorAdventureSeries #PodcastInterviewMy Favorite Podcast Tools: Production by Descript Hosting Buzzsprout Show Notes by Castmagic Website powered by Podpage Be a Podcast Guest by PodMatch