When I finally extricated myself from the tangled web of traffic that is Las Vegas, I headed north on US Highway 93. Traffic there was light. I occasionally saw a car through the windshield. I occasionally saw a car in…
Heading out of Beatty, Nevada, State Highway 374 runs southwest towards Death Valley National Park. It runs straight as an arrow for about 9 miles where it begins to wind its way up towards Daylight Pass between the Funeral Mountains…
"Ghost town." What do you think of when you hear that phrase? I always picture old faded wooden buildings looking out on a dusty vacant street in a dry western landscape. But why a dry western landscape? Maybe I'm picturing…
When you go to Death Valley National Park, you have several choices for accommodations: camp in the park, rent very expensive ($200 - $300/night if available) rooms in the park, or stay at much less expensive motels outside the park.…
I really like to read, but it's not very safe to read while driving. When I'm on the road, however, I try to read the snippets of text that occupy roadside signs or adorn places of business. Sometimes a sign…
I get out to Las Vegas every year or two. If you follow this blog you may have read previous posts on Viva Las Veglass, Model behavior in Las Vegas and A walk down the strip. Since I don't gamble and don't…