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Established in 2005 Basin and Range National Monument is an example of unspoiled basin and range country. It spans eight mountain ranges and protects the archaeological and historical riches found here. The monument offers...
Four miles East of Caliente, NV the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) completed a mountain biking/hiking trailhead last year. There’s free dry camping at the base of the trailhead with covered picnic tables, fire...
We’d planned to meet family in Great Basin National Park; but due to a cold weather system the forecast is now calling for freezing temperatures, rain, and snow. So, we quickly change plans and...
Kershaw-Ryan State Park The lands known as “Kershaw Gardens” were donated to the State of Nevada by the Ryan family in 1934 for use as a public park. Dedicated in 1935, Kershaw-Ryan State Park...
Spring Valley State Park Located in the upper end of the Meadow Valley Wash, this park is named for the numerous natural springs in the area that have irrigated numerous pastures and ranches for...
We had originally planned to begin our trip in Ely, NV; but after looking at the updated weather forecast and seeing overnight temperatures close to freezing we opted for a lower elevation. This information...
Pipe Spring National Monument was established in 1923 after Steven Mather, the first director of the National Park Service realized this old fort fascinated tourists making the trip from Zion National Park to the...
Cheyenne, WY We leave Wind Cave NP early and drive 237 miles to just outside Cheyenne, WY. The drive is uneventful and we arrive with enough time to relax before dinner. As we arrive...
We unexpectedly picked up a last minute cancellation for three nights at Wind Cave National Park’s Elk Mountain Campground. This is a wonderful surprise as it’s typically booked solid this time of year due...
Our Summer exploring Michigan and the western coast of Lake Superior has come to an end. We begin our journey home with an unexpected treat and end it with a nasty trick. Due to...