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Living in Lincoln County
Lincoln County, Nevada is a land filled with mountain ranges, windswept valleys, wild horses, cattle ranches and folks that like the country life.
Living in Lincoln County means a slower pace and relaxed lifestyle. Lincoln County was originally settled by a combination of miners, merchants, and Mormon pioneers. Today the county is largely agricultural, with tourism as the primary form of income for many.
Lincoln County is a popular retirement location. Scattered throughout the county you will find retirees from many places that have come here to enjoy the rural lifestyle and friendly people.
There are many recreational opportunities in Lincoln County. There are small reservoirs and streams for fishing, hundreds of miles of ATV trails and dirt roads for off-road enjoyment, hiking, photography, state parks for camping and picnics, and much more.