Category Archives: America

Daytrip from Reno, NV: Kings Canyon Waterfall

Posted on January 13, 2017 by julieovaltrades

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]. … Continue reading →

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Daytrip from Reno, NV: Pyramid Lake

Posted on January 12, 2017 by julieovaltrades

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. … Continue reading →

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Eat your way through Reno, Nevada

Posted on January 11, 2017 by julieovaltrades

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 … Continue reading →

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Parks of Reno, Nevada

Posted on January 10, 2017 by julieovaltrades

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, … Continue reading →

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Pinball in Reno, Nevada

Posted on January 9, 2017 by julieovaltrades

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 … Continue reading →

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Quirks of Reno, Nevada

Posted on January 8, 2017 by julieovaltrades

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, … Continue reading →

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Guide to Redwood National and State Parks

Posted on January 7, 2017 by julieovaltrades

They are the tallest trees in the world, American icons, and on the bucket list for many to see in their lifetime. Redwood National and State Parks is vast and unlike any other place on earth, how can you make … Continue reading →

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It’s a Burl, Southern Oregon

Posted on January 6, 2017 by julieovaltrades

On the long journey from Southern Oregon to Northern California we stumbled upon a most unique gallery! Just about in the middle of nowhere, It’s A Burl [24025 Redwood Hwy, Kerby, OR 97531] will come up quick on the side … Continue reading →

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Lava Beds National Monument

Posted on January 5, 2017 by julieovaltrades

When one door closes another opens. I made another amazing discovery when weather washed me out of Crater Lake National Park: Lava Beds National Monument [1 Indian Well Campground Trail, Indian Well Hqts, CA 96134]. The drive out here, pretty … Continue reading →

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Klamath Basin National Wildlife Refuge

Posted on January 4, 2017 by julieovaltrades

I’ll tell you the truth, I didn’t intend to visit – but mother nature intervened. We were in Oregon during the ‘storm of the century’ and while lower elevations were flooding, higher elevations were getting pelted by a blizzard. What … Continue reading →

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