Interesting and adventurous destinations in the state of Nevada, that expand well beyond the typical Las Vegas or Lake Tahoe destinations. Â Numerous type of locations and activities will be involved, but the distinctions here is based only on geographic location.
We will include several types of articles about the Nevada State Parks, which are numerous and varied, including the available activities and lodging options, and the practical information such as expense, etc.
National Parks and monuments located within the geographical boundaries of the state, with recommendations and guides from the National Park Service.
although Las Vegas will not be our feature for Nevada, it is of course, impossible to write about the state, and not include this huge tourist city.  We will attempt to step well outside of the norm of gambling, shopping and shows, and get into some other attractions of the city, in fact, we have 101! Getting a locals perspective will help!
Las Vegas is one of the most popular travel destinations in the United States right now, and it is easy to understand why. There are hundreds of things to do in Vegas, and you can cater to nearly any interest you may have. But taking part in a lot of the tourist attractions can get expensive. We think we have […]
This post was most recently updated on May 6th, 2022. Las Vegas has become one of the most popular destinations in the United States in recent years. It is no wonder, as there are just so many things to do in Las Vegas, something exciting at every turn. But every once in a while, it becomes overwhelming for those on […]
This post was most recently updated on May 27th, 2022. When I was a kid, I have to tell you, the idea of going to Death Valley scared me a little bit. We all heard the stories. But perhaps in my case, these stories were exacerbated by the fact that my dad loved a good western movie. I grew up […]
Las Vegas hasn’t always been the mainstream attraction in the United States that it is today.  In fact, it was only a couple of generations ago when the city was still infamous throughout the world as Sin City, a hub of hedonism, appealing to our baser natures, run by gangsters and wooing big name celebrities.  I clearly remember my parents […]
Been dreaming of that one lucky win that changes your life?? When many people plan their inaugural Vegas trip, they look forward to their First Vegas Gaming Experience, with excitement. We probably have all had those fantasies. Gambling can be a lot of fun! But, the old adages should remind you to keep the truth in the back of […]
This post was most recently updated on May 4th, 2022. Some of you may know that before I traveled to Las Vegs the first time, it was the last place on earth that I had a desire to visit. Friends and acquaintances kept saying that I had to go, at least once, I would inevitably reply no way, why would I […]
This post was most recently updated on April 11th, 2024. For years people were telling me that I needed to see Las Vegas, so many people, that I started to believe that I was one of the last people on the planet who had never visited Las Vegas. Now I know this isn’t true, and there are many readers out […]
This post was most recently updated on July 21st, 2018. You may not think a fitness instructor would like visiting Sin City, but I do! As a matter of fact, my husband and I end up visiting pretty regularly. Since my livelihood depends upon staying fit, it is very important to me to find ways to maintain my condition, no […]
