Kimberly Roberts, Special Collections, UNR IGT Knowledge Center, discusses “History of Camping in Nevada and the Sierra Nevada”
This presentation examines the history of camping in Nevada and the Sierra Nevada, including the development of public lands for camping and the building of campgrounds, roads, and trails. The discussion includes an examination of the development of outdoor equipment specific to camping, and the many styles of camping, ranging from leave-no-trace backpacking, to luxury glamping. The talk will cover the popularity of children’s summer camps and the history of groups such as the Boy and Girl Scouts.

Kimberly Roberts is a former HRPS board member and is currently a HRPS Program Co-Chair. She works at UNR Special Collections and has a master’s degree in history, specializing in history of photography, science, environment and landscape. She curated the camping exhibit currently on display at the IGT Knowledge Center on the UNR campus.