Camping at Higher Altitude: Great Basin National Park
Camping at Great Basin National Park has been at the top of our list, this summer we took on the 10-hour trip in weekend warrior fashion.
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Nikki Emord
- Mar 22
- 4 min
Hiking Along the Historic Train Tunnel Trail
Enjoy seven miles of beautiful desert hiking and a stroll through history, on the Historic Railroad Tunnel Trail, overlooking Lake Mead.
Nikki Emord
- Dec 29, 2022
- 4 min
Closing Out the 2022 Camping Season at Death Valley
In January, Death Valley National Park was our first camping trip of 2022, so it was special to also make it our last of the year.
Nikki Emord
- Dec 6, 2022
- 8 min
Adventure Apparel Spotlight; 6 of My Outdoor Favorites
Outdoor camping rooftop tent gear review. A first hand review of the iKamper Skycamp mini.
Nikki Emord
- Nov 15, 2022
- 4 min
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.
Nikki Emord
- Nov 4, 2022
- 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, 2022
- 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
- Jul 29, 2022
- 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, 2022
- 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, 2022
- 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, 2022
- 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, 2022
- 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, 2022
- 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
- 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
- Mar 6, 2020
- 3 min
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.
Nikki Emord
- Oct 25, 2019
- 2 min
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.
Nikki Emord
- May 19, 2018
- 3 min
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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