Death Valley may sound intimidating, and to some degree it is. It holds the record for having the highest temperature ever recorded on Earth, and its sweltering heat also makes it the nation’s driest national park. But behind the deathly name lies gorgeous land formations, salt pans, and trails. In fact, Death Valley is the […]
The Highway 95 Road Trip from Reno to Las Vegas
Once upon a time, I believed that all there was to Nevada was endless desert and desolation. I owe this in part to the barren, dry drive between Los Angeles and Las Vegas, which I’ve traversed more times than I care to count. This is a common assumption. Most people don’t realize that Nevada is […]
What to Expect when Staying at the Mizpah Hotel, the Most Haunted Hotel in America
Welcome to the Mizpah Hotel, an historic beacon of central Nevada’s mining boom that came and went and left behind it a trail of tiny towns and ghost towns. The Mizpah Hotel has been called the most haunted hotel in America, and during my US 95 road trip between Reno and Las Vegas, I just […]
48 Hours in Death Valley National Park
For some people, visiting the desert for fun sounds unthinkable. But for me it’s an enchanting adventure, and I’d love to help you see it that way too. While tropical beaches, forests, and jungles all have their special beauty, The desert offers something unique – vast expanses as far as the eye can see, silence […]
The Ultimate US 395 Freeway Stops and Road Trip Itinerary
The US 395 road trip is one of the most action packed adventures in the west. Having driven it many times between where I grew up (SoCal) to where I live now (Reno), I keep discovering new things to do along the way regardless of the season. Here are some of the best things to […]