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Historical Cheyenne, Wyoming
Ask anyone today what they think of when they think about Cheyenne, Wyoming. Most will probably say “Frontier Days”, or, “rodeos”. It is, after all, home to the Daddy of ’em All as far as rodeos go. I have been to both, and it is, hands down, the best rodeo I have ever been to! Cheyenne, to this day, has the reputation of a wild west town. While that is definitely a large part of the history of Cheyenne, there was also a time when Cheyenne was home to some really wealthy people and run by the rich. Though short lived, a lot happened during this time, and many buildings were constructed. …
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Happy 4th Birthday Scout!
You’re off to great places! Today is your day! Your mountain is waiting, So…get on your way! -Dr. Seuss Four years ago today, Scout came in to my world! Since then, she has made me smile every day. Her travels have taken her all over the country, from coast to coast. She has played in forests, swam in rivers, run on beaches and hiked on mountains. She has been a best friend and co pilot. Scroll through her pictures to see a year in the life of Scout, as she went from 3 years old to 4 years old today! …
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Hiking Frenchman Mountain – Las Vegas, NV
This was actually a hike that we took in mid May – back when the temperatures were not in the triple digits as they are now 🥵. Even for mid May, it was a little too warm if you were to get a late start. We arrived at the trail head at around 10 in the morning, and by the end of the hike, it was pretty hot out. If we ever hike it again (or do ANY hike in this area, for that matter), early Spring and Fall are probably the best time of year to hit the trails here. That said, this was a fantastic hike! Frenchman Mountain…
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The Burrowing Owl Of Nevada
The last time I was in Nevada, was the first time I ever came across one of these cute little owls! Since then, I have found myself searching for them everywhere, whenever I am here. I had almost given up on seeing one on this visit, when, about 2 weeks ago, we were out walking. Out of the corner of my eye, I saw some slight movement near a culvert. I stopped to look, and there it was, my second ever, Burrowing Owl! I stopped to get a picture (or 2 or 3), and it was at this moment, that I realized this little guy wasn’t alone! Across the…
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Sittin’ Pretty
After a very long time with lockdown restrictions and Covid19 closures, Scout is happy to announce her first visit back to a groomer since…December of 2019! That is 6 months of growing out her crazy, aussome hair! Even with brushing, it is impossible to tame and control her hair after awhile… So, with the recent re-opening of businesses in the area, she was able to get a much needed groom! this is the shortest her hair has ever been groomed before… But, with temperatures hovering near 105+, she is feeling pretty content. And the fact that she looks like a puppy all over again, is something to bark about! ❤️🐾❤️🐾❤️🐾
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Kayaking On Lake Mead- Nevada
A lot of people come to Las Vegas thinking the only place to dip their toes in the water, is poolside at their hotel. Just roughly 30 minutes from the Las Vegas Strip though, is Lake Mead. Named after Dr. Elwood Mead – builder of the Hoover Dam, Lake Mead is America’s largest man-made reservoir. You can access it both from the Arizona side and the Nevada side. It has over 550 miles of shoreline, and a depth of over 500 feet at its deepest. The Lake Mead National Recreation Area is comprised of Lake Mead, Lake Mojave and the Colorado River. Lake Mead is divided into several bodies of…
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Healthy Lemon Bar FAIL
When life gives you lemons… It is probably best to NOT try to turn your favorite Lemon Bar recipe into something healthy… I am here to tell you, that living in the time of a pandemic, does NOT make everyone a baker. I mean, I was baking long before quarantine, and I like to think that I am actually not that bad at it. I have even made a few of my own recipes 🙂 But, every time I scroll through my news feed or through You Tube videos, I see all of these people posting about how being stuck at home has turned them into an overnight baking sensation. …
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Hiking In Red Rock Canyon, Nevada
When you think of Las Vegas, Nevada, what do you picture in your mind? Like most people, I had always pictured casinos, bright lights and lots of people and traffic. Not so much, anymore. I am learning that there is so much more to the Vegas area! This is my second time in Las Vegas – in my whole life. While it is not considered Las Vegas proper where we are, downtown Vegas is only a short drive from here. The bright city lights, visible at night. On my first visit here, we actually got an Uber and ventured into downtown Vegas one night. Unlike most people, I wasn’t…
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Happy Easter 2020!
To all of our Peeps out there- With social distancing, stay home orders and quarantines, we know this is not Easter like we are all used to. Still, we hope everybunny is having the most aus-some Easter you can have!!
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RV-ing In A Time Of Covid-19
With the Coronavirus pandemic wreaking havoc across the globe, it is raising a lot of questions and concerns for everyone. For people who RV, it is no different. As of this week, there are about 30+ states that have issued orders to the entire state, to “stay home”. Most businesses are closed now, with the exception of those that we need to survive, schools are closed, jobs are closed. Social distancing is now a household term – one that hopefully people are abiding by. For most people, all of this means that they literally stay home – they are able to go out to the grocery store to get provisions, or…