Rai (Pyramid Lake)

Rai, or Pyramid Lake, is a large, high-desert lake located in Nevada within the Pyramid Lake Paiute Tribe's reservation. It covers about 125 square miles and is renowned for its strikingly shaped Pyramid Peak, which resembles a pyramid. The lake is fed primarily by the Truckee River and is home to unique fish species like the Lahontan cutthroat trout. It plays a vital cultural and ecological role for the Pyramid Lake Paiute Tribe and is popular for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and bird watching. Its distinctive landscape and natural resources make it an important regional natural feature.