A welcoming arch claims, "The Biggest Little City in the World." The Truckee River runs through the heart of Reno's downtown. A vital part of the community is the campus of the University of Nevada, a center of higher education. Reno's numerous casinos are frequent and popular visitor attractions. However, the city additionally offers parks, two zoos, museums, outdoor recreation activities, and skiing in nearby Lake Tahoe. Reno events include: Reno Rodeo, Reno Logger Jamboree, Hot August Nights, Nevada State Fair, Christmas on the River, and the Best-in-the-West Rib Cook-off.