Kershaw-Ryan State Park; Hiking an Impressive Desert Oasis
A sharp contrast to the desert landscape surrounding the area, Kershaw-Ryan State Park provides a beautiful desert oasis.
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Nikki Emord
- Nov 4
- 9 min
Gorgeous Explorations and Camping at Cathedral Gorge State Park
While Nevada has a number of state parks, when it comes to camping, we have limited options near us. With the logistics of planning a...
Nikki Emord
- Oct 14
- 4 min
Finding Fall Vibes in the City: My Favorite Fall Hikes in Las Vegas
A look at some of my favorite hikes around Las Vegas that provide beautiful scenery to enjoy in the fall season!
Nikki Emord
- Oct 11
- 6 min
A Grand Birthday Adventure; Camping at the Grand Canyon
The benefit of my birthday is a 3-day weekend is always nearby, and this year's celebration included a camping trip to the Grand Canyon.
Nikki Emord
- Sep 26
- 12 min
iKamper Skycamp Review: Still Worth It After 1 Year
I can’t help but reflect on the progression that our camping adventures have taken over the years. From our initial camping trip in a...
Nikki Emord
- Sep 10
- 2 min
Finding Joy in the Simple Moments
Another rainy camping weekend, but compared to our previous storm, this weekend at Mt. Charleston provided an enjoyable mist of relaxation.
Nikki Emord
- Aug 17
- 3 min
Camping Amidst Monsoon Season
Having had our summer camping trips canceled, we were ready for a night under the stars and a scenic overlook at Hilltop was just the thing.
Nikki Emord
- Jul 29
- 4 min
Enjoying the Blessings of Simplicity; Big Bend of the Colorado
A look at one state recreation area we were able to check off our list earlier this Spring; Big Bend of the Colorado State Recreation Area.
Nikki Emord
- Jun 22
- 10 min
From City Skylines to Mountain Views; A San Francisco and Lake Tahoe Road Trip
Another month, another adventure; this time including a desert drive, a new cityscape and time amongst the trees.
Nikki Emord
- May 19
- 8 min
Camping at a Natural Wonder: Our First Trip to the Grand Canyon
It was another exciting Saturday morning. Alarm set with the sun, a full tank of gas, and our destination set: the Grand Canyon.
Nikki Emord
- Apr 25
- 8 min
Joshua Tree National Park; The Park That Blew Us Away
Venturing to explore the beauty Joshua Tree National Park has to offer with the merging terrain of the Colorado and Mojave Deserts.
Nikki Emord
- Mar 30
- 4 min
Onward and Upward; Tackling the Switchbacks in Zion
Adding to our list of camping escapades for 2022, we spent another Saturday morning ready for adventure to Zion National Park.
Nikki Emord
- Feb 1
- 3 min
A Change in Elevation; Another Camping Trip to Death Valley
Saturday marked another relatively early weekend morning, for another camping trip venture to Death Valley National Park.
Nikki Emord
- Dec 17, 2021
- 7 min
Enjoying Life and Adventure in Death Valley
Death Valley, a park whose name is the epitome of warning, but in the winter it's a different story.
Nikki Emord
- Oct 4, 2021
- 3 min
Views From a Hilltop Hideaway
October is here and to celebrate, we kicked off the month with another camping adventure, this time taking in the scenes at Hilltop.
Nikki Emord
- Aug 30, 2021
- 3 min
Zion; Our First National Park Camping Retreat
One of the things I love the most about our new camping setup is the opportunity it provides for simple overnight camping without the...
Nikki Emord
- Jul 9, 2021
- 2 min
Getting Off the Ground; Upgrading Our Camping Setup
Campervans, small RV options, roof top tents, trailers, we’ve spent the past year or so researching them all. Then, thanks to pandemic,...
Nikki Emord
- Nov 10, 2020
- 8 min
A Guide to Navigating the VA Health System
A helpful guide for knowing what to ask for and where to look to navigate the VA health system.
Nikki Emord
- Aug 24, 2020
- 4 min
COVID Camping, 2020
Due to the pandemic we anticipate that this escape to the mountains will be the extent of our vacationing for 2020.
Nikki Emord
- Mar 18, 2020
- 4 min
30-Day Adventure Restrictions
From weekend hiking adventures to home-isolation -- here are a variety of free digital resources to help pass the time while on lockdown.