Did you know Lake Tahoe…? *is the second deepest lake in America, approximately 1600 feet deep! *has only one outlet, the Truckee River which flows into Pyramid Lake! *is so clear that objects can be seen clearly 67 feet below the surface! The lake is mesmerizing in its beauty with […]
Nevada
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Virginia City is a place that celebrates its past identity as a mining town. It has a very old-timey feel filled with museums, candy shops, and saloons – a day trip can easily be made from Reno, 40 minutes away, and is interesting for both kids and adults alike. Walk […]
I am continually impressed by these hidden oasis’s, this time: a bountiful waterfall in the middle of a desert. Forty minutes outside of Reno is the trailhead for the Kings Canyon Waterfall [4450 Kings Canyon Rd Carson City, NV 89703]. Here you have options for a two, four, or seven […]
Deep in the desert rests a lake oasis just under an hour out of Reno, Nevada which makes a truly unique daytrip. Heading away from the city the open road falls quiet, you are about to enter a strange and beautiful place. Be sure to make your first stop the Pyramid Lake […]
Santa Fe Hotel, 235 Lake St, Reno, NV 89501 On my last visit to the West Coast I had hoped to try Basque cuisine, but the plans fell through. I wasn’t leaving this time without success and found the experience in this Reno establishment to be unique and delicious to […]
Nevada isn’t a lifeless desert and there is much more to do than simply gamble. Upon reaching Reno, I was in awe of the mountainous landscape. The Rancho San Rafael Regional Park is home to a number of hiking trails, including Wilbur D. May Arboretum. In the fall the park […]
While the city certainly has a lot more slot machines Reno, Nevada is not devoid of pinball machines! I wouldn’t say they have as many as Las Vegas, home to the Pinball Hall of Fame, but there are some quality games to play! First you may want to visit Cal-Neva […]
I chose to stay in Reno, Nevada for a week because it was a well known city I had never been to, equidistant to multiple places I was interested in visiting. It is certainly quieter than it’s overshadowing city-sibling, Vegas, but I prefer the relaxing environment of a smaller city. […]
Las Vegas is known for being over the top, you’re supposed to indulge your sinful self here. So don’t skip on dessert. In fact, get dessert that’s so over the top, you may never forget the experience in your life. Go to Sweet Raku [5040 W Spring Mountain Rd #3, […]
Las Vegas is a foodie dream town! There are endless options to choose from, it’s almost a daunting task to pick out a restaurant. Don’t fret, I’ve found the one you’ll want to dine at. Lotus of Siam [953 E Sahara Ave A5, Las Vegas, NV 89104] is a Thai […]
Welcome to Fabulous Las Vegas [Located in the Median at the beginning of the Strip, plug in 5100 S Las Vegas Blvd, Las Vegas, NV 89119]! For most, this sparkling sign is the image that pops up in your head when you hear ‘Las Vegas.’ The sign welcomes you into […]
The vision: A full day of hiking with abundant energy and sunshiny happiness. How to accomplish this when no good food is sold at the park? The plan: Breakfast in Las Vegas at Egg Works [4533 W. Sahara Ave. Las Vegas NV, 89102, and various locations]. A real hardy breakfast […]
We drove by once and missed it looking for a blinking neon sign and some sort of red carpet. Pulled a quick u-turn and looked again. The GPS said we were there, where is the place? It was a Saturday night, off the main drag, it could have been any […]
Trendy, affordable, and delectable, Carson Kitchen [124 S 6th St, Las Vegas, NV 89101] should be your dinner choice before exploring Fremont Street. The restaurant in located on a quiet corner, but it’s anything but hushed inside. The place was packed, but we scooted in to a table for two […]
Gambling. Entertainment. Neon. The Fremont Street Experience is the Las Vegas Experience. Fremont Street is the location of old Vegas where the first hotels were built. Now it has a very different feel from the main part of the strip. Neon signs are everywhere you look, it’s absolutely fabulous. This […]