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
- Oct 11, 2022
- 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
- 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
- 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.
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