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Christmas is Las Vegas? It may not be your first thought for a Christmas time adventure. The desert doesn’t scream fireplaces, snow, sleighs, and Santa. However, there are a number of ways that Las Vegas makes the Christmas holiday season special. Join us, as we …
I’m not a gearhead. But, I do love history and learning about the past. So, that meant that a visit to the National Automobile Museum in Reno offered an opportunity to learn auto history as I walked through the more than 200 cars showcased at …
In November 2024, our family visited our 10th U.S. National Park. We took a day trip from Las Vegas to Death Valley National Park. Honestly, my family questioned my excitement (and likely my sanity) to visit the park. I’m sure they felt it was a …
Las Vegas is known for slot machines and table games. But, it is home to the Pinball Hall of Fame too. Here’s all you need to know to spend and hour (or two) at the Pinball Hall of Fame Pinball Hall of Fame Details The …
Hoover Dam is one of the world’s modern structural wonders. The dam, bridging Arizona and Nevada provides energy to much of the Western United States. Over the years, a trip to Hoover Dam has changed. We’ll show you what you can expect visiting Hoover Dam. …
Las Vegas may not be everyone’s go-to for family adventures. The city is famous for catering to adults. However, Las Vegas in recent years has worked to create a more family friendly vibe. One of these family friendly attractions is Mandalay Bay’s Shark Reef. Read …
It’s a new year. Every year, we take some time to look back on the past year’s travels and pick some of our favorite photos. This past year, we visited some new places and revisited some of our favorite sites. That left us with too …
Las Vegas is one of the premier travel destinations in the United States. But, everyone knows that it is an adult playground. “What Happens in Vegas Stays in Vegas” is the town’s tourism slogan. However, we wanted to see if a family can have fun …
I was born and raised in the “Biggest Little City in the World.” Reno, Nevada — like it’s southern counterpart Las Vegas — is not considered a family friendly destination. In the 1930s and 40s it was the Divorce Capital of the World, as many …
Some towns don’t change. This can be a bad thing as some towns seem to be dying a slow, painful death, stuck somewhere in a past time and unable to move forward. Virginia City, Nevada hasn’t changed much since the Comstock Lode discovery in 1859. However, …