Tag: Nevada

Flamingo Wildlife Habitat: An Oasis in Las Vegas

Flamingo Wildlife Habitat: An Oasis in Las Vegas

Las Vegas is a frenetically paced city. Everywhere you turn on the Strip you see things to stimulate all your senses. But, in the middle of this hustle and bustle, there is a free oasis where you can commune with nature. Welcome to the Flamingo 

Omega Mart: An Otherworldly Art Exhibit in Las Vegas

Omega Mart: An Otherworldly Art Exhibit in Las Vegas

You can find just about everything you could ever imagine doing in Las Vegas. It’s really a city that has it all. Whatever you can imagine is at your fingertips. But, Vegas goes even further, reaching beyond your greatest imagining. Omega Mart takes you to 

Reno’s National Automobile Museum: See Classic Cars

Reno’s National Automobile Museum: See Classic Cars

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 

Death Valley National Park: One-Day Itinerary

Death Valley National Park: One-Day Itinerary

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 

Spend an Hour at Pinball Hall of Fame

Spend an Hour at Pinball Hall of Fame

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 

What to Expect Visiting Hoover Dam

What to Expect Visiting Hoover Dam

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. 

Ethel M Chocolate Factory in Las Vegas

Ethel M Chocolate Factory in Las Vegas

Who doesn’t love chocolate? Well, I do know some of you who dislike this essential food group. But, many of the rest of us dream of swimming in chocolate. Those dreamers may not be able to swim in chocolate goodness. However, they can tour the 

Our Best Family Travels: A Photo Diary

Our Best Family Travels: A Photo Diary

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 

Adventure Awaits in Family Friendly Las Vegas

Adventure Awaits in Family Friendly Las Vegas

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 

Entertaining and Family Friendly Northern Nevada

Entertaining and Family Friendly Northern Nevada

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