Forecasts predict winds gusting up to 70 mph in Vegas tomorrow. We move just an hour or so east of Vegas to Valley of Fire State Park. I hope that the campground nestled among the red rocks at this park will be protected from the fierce winds. It is not. Instead the valley seems to […]
Nevada
The Wild West in Las Vegas
Even among the rattlesnakes, I never feel in danger until we arrive in Las Vegas. Jim suggests that we spend a few days recovering from our week of boondocking by enjoying the amenities of the Las Vegas park where he winters. I am initially dazzled by the warm reception we receive, the sparkling pool, clean […]
CR-140 Seriously – No Services for the Next 179 miles
Leaving Elko, NV headed to Lakeview, OR via CR-140 is a big deal for Storm and me. We have never been to Oregon before. Everyone along our route west has raved about the Oregon coast so we can hardly wait to see it. On Terry’s scale of states she most likes to visit, Oregon vacillates […]
Elko, Nevada – A (Brrrr) Cool Place to Visit
I am happy to learn that when we turn west on I-80 headed out of Salt Lake City we will pass the southern tip of the Great Salt Lake. We wanted but did not get to visit Antelope Island on the lake during our short stay here. The scenery along I-80 from the lake to […]
It’s a Lonely Road
After almost roasting in Death Valley, we began our research for the return route to Maob with a determination to avoid mishap. Since temps were predicted at highs of 105 on the southern return route through Las Vegas, we dismissed that option. I checked out the northern route up Hwy 6 and high temps there […]
Snow and Lake Tahoe
Sometimes it is hard being a weather goddess: In spite of the weather, we were finally able to make it to Lake Tahoe which we were lucky to catch on a warm off-season day. I was expecting a Northern California version of Myrtle Beach, SC but was surprised at how many public parks (both National […]
