Category Archives: Nevada
Connecting With Friends on the Road
Last Sunday, we made our first trip into Las Vegas, specifically to connect with our friend Marilyn Harper, who we met at the Unity of the Hills church in Branson, Missouri. People often ask us how we decide where to … Continue reading
Filed under California, Missouri, Nevada, RV Lifestyle, work camper
Nevada’s Big Sky Glows at Sunset
Every evening I check the sky to see what surprise awaits me. Last night was exceptional. Clouds swirled across Nevada’s big sky and literally glowed golden red! Mother’s Nature extraordinary palette always puts me in a state of awe.
Filed under Nevada, RV Lifestyle, Western United States
Snow Dusts Mount Charleston on Spring Mountain Range, Nevada
After three days of brooding clouds, intermittent showers and chilling winds, sunshine returned today to southwestern Nevada. Snow dusted Mount Charleston, adding sparkle to the tan, brown and gray palette of Spring Mountain Range. Wispy clouds painted brush strokes on … Continue reading
Filed under Nevada, RV Lifestyle, Western United States
Paths Cross in the Strangest Places
As of last Saturday, our “home” is the Escapees park, Pair of Dice, in Pahrump, Nevada. Although Las Vegas is only an hour or so east of here, this quiet, beautiful desert location feels remote. Certainly not a place close … Continue reading
Filed under California, Nevada, Oregon Coast, RV Lifestyle, RV Travel, Western United States
Mustangs Beautify Our Christmas Day
Wild horses roam the ranges of Nevada. As a special treat on Christmas Day, we headed to a Bureau of Land Management area just outside of Fernley town limits where they are known to graze. The mustangs steadily moved toward … Continue reading
Filed under Nevada, RV Lifestyle, Western United States
Unique Clouds Accent Nevada’s Big Sky
The sight of these unusual clouds greeted me this morning. Big skies with dramatic clouds and colorful sunsets are one of the natural qualities I love about the western United States. Just when I think I’ve seen it all, something … Continue reading
Filed under Nevada, RV Lifestyle, Western United States
Snow Dusts Our Nevada Backyard
Snow came early to the northwest Nevada desert. Early morning temperatures hover around 20 degrees, and frost clings to the car. When an RV site opened up at a park in Fernley, less than 10 minutes from the Amazon.com fulfillment … Continue reading
Filed under Nevada, Pet Travel, RV Lifestyle, Western United States, work camper
Time to Get in Shape!
All those walks on the beach in Oregon were great for uplifting my spirit but did little to strengthen my body. Getting my body back into shape is one of my key goals during our short stay here in Nevada. … Continue reading
Filed under Nevada, RV Lifestyle, Western United States
Sparks Sparkles With A Lake, Dog Park and Big Skies
Arrival in Sparks, Nevada. After climbing Interstate 80 through Ponderosa pine forests and spending two nights at Dutch Flat breathing sweet mountain air, we make the final climb to Donner Pass. Our timing coincides with clear roads and sunny skies. … Continue reading
Filed under Nevada, Pet Travel, RV Lifestyle, RV Travel, Western United States
