If you have only visited Las Vegas, you might not understand why the translation of Nevada in spanish in “Snow Covered”. But the state is more than The Strip--Nevada is made of great stretches of arid desert stretching between picturesque snowy mountains and high desert. The Silver State marches to the beat of its own drum, and so do its inhabitants. Nevada gained its popularity as a mining state. Mineral mining is still extremely lucrative in Nevada, and it is the world’s 4th most productive miner of gold. Considering the state's natural beauty and financial possibilities, it’s no surprise that people want to call Nevada home.