A Guide to Navigating the VA Health System
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Nikki Emord
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COVID Camping, 2020
Due to the pandemic we anticipate that this escape to the mountains will be the extent of our vacationing for 2020.
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Nikki Emord
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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.
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Nikki Emord
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A Hike with a View
Consisting of jumbled sandstone rocks and paths that lead to hidden pockets of water and one amazing view of Vegas, is Calico Tanks hike.
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Nikki Emord
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An Autumn Saturday Morning at Spring Mountain Ranch
When it comes to the changing seasons, there’s no doubt in my mind that Spring Mountain Ranch is one of the must visit parks in Nevada.
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Nikki Emord
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A Tribute to My Dad
In June 2019, I wrote my dad’s obituary, however there's only so much you can write in 20 lines, and so here is the tribute he deserves.
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Nikki Emord
- 3 min
Mackay Mansion, Ghosts of the Comstock
Virginia City in Northern Nevada provides an array of unique cultural experiences, historic mines, and of course, hauntings.
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Nikki Emord
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A Favorite Vegas Escape: Cathedral Rock Trailhead
One of my favorite outdoor retreats that the mountain has to offer: a hike to the top of Cathedral Rock.
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Nikki Emord
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Zucchini Pasta That Sends You Spiraling
With a new spiralizer in hand, my first cooking adventure in the spiraling realm? A chicken and spinach primavera with zucchini noodles.
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Nikki Emord
- 3 min
Mountain Camping in Vegas; McWilliams Campground
If you’re looking for a place close to Vegas to escape the city, McWilliams campground is definitely the place to check into for a weekend.
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Nikki Emord
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Exploring A Desert Oasis: Kayaking, Black Canyon
Outside the hustle and bustle of Las Vegas, lies a desert oasis that provides the perfect kayaking adventure: Black Canyon Trail.
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Nikki Emord
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Comedic Tales from a First Time Home Buyer
Buying a house may be part of the “American Dream” one thing is for sure, the home shopping process is more of an “American Horror Story.
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