I do not need to tell you that Las Vegas is hot in the summer time. It is like stick-your-head-in-the-oven hot. BUT if you are looking to get a good hike in during those summer months, Mount Charleston and Lee Canyon are two jaw-dropping gorgeous areas and a solid 20 […]
Top Mount Charleston hikes with minimal uphills
I do not need to tell you that Las Vegas is hot in the summer time. It is like stick-your-head-in-the-oven hot. BUT if you are looking to get a good hike in during those summer months, Mount Charleston and Lee Canyon are two jaw-dropping gorgeous areas and a solid 20 […]
15 amazing spots you need to photograph in Vegas
Las Vegas, often referred to as the “Entertainment Capital of the World,” is a photographer’s paradise. This vibrant city is known for its dazzling lights, iconic landmarks, and stunning desert landscapes, offering a wide range of photography opportunities. Here are the top 15 spots for photography in Las Vegas: Las […]
Greatest toddler and photography-friendly spot in Red Rock (Las Vegas)
We are making it a goal to take more pictures with our camera, to become more comfortable with using it, and doing so with our toddler. We also like that this includes taking precious photos and collecting memories with her too. Here is one of our favorite spots to take […]
Our New Favorite Travel Destinations from 2022!
2022 was our first full year of living in Las Vegas. The year was our first full year of parenting as well. While much of our vacation time was taken up by family visits and introducing Leah to so many loved ones — we are proud of how many adventure/fun […]
Best summer hikes in So. Nevada: Cathedral Rock
It is no secret that summers in Southern Nevada can be extremely hot. While the dry heat is a marvel, the temperatures are still brutal on many days in the summer months. As hikers and parents of an infant, we head up to Mount Charleston as often as possible to […]
12 lessons the desert taught us in year one
Today marks one year (twelve months) since we moved to Nevada from Indianapolis. It was one year ago today that we saw our condo we were buying for the first time, and we ate at Violette’s Vegan (RIP) so many times that first week. It was hot when we arrived, […]
We love our wall art — Here’s why!
We have three large art prints that come from three different hikes we took in our first year of living in Las Vegas. #1 — Waipio Valley in HawaiiThis photo comes from the hike down to the valley floor of Waipio Valley on the Big Island of Hawaii. This is […]
12 outstanding weekend trips from Las Vegas!
Get your road trip snacks and music playlists ready! Las Vegas is a great place, well known for the entertainment and night life. Las Vegas is also an excellent place for hiking, exploring adventurous restaurants, camping, and rock climbing. As we mentioned in our “why we moved to Las Vegas” […]
New camera on a hike in Lee Canyon, Nevada
We hiked the Upper Bristlecone trail in Lee Canyon, Nevada in the Spring Mountains for the first time in 2022. This was also our first time on one of our favorite trails with our daughter. After splurging on a new camera, we spent the day taking pictures along one of […]