Our family just returned from a trip to Tucson, Arizona. We spent most of the time visiting with David’s extended family, including his grandma who is 97 years old! We did get out on one hike with David’s siblings one morning in Catalina State Park. It was quite warm all […]
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 […]
2022 Vegan Favorites for Desserts and Treats in Vegas
We still are looking for our favorites still in the dessert category, but here are a few that truly stand out above the rest. Doppio ExpressA traveling coffee bus, but is always at the Bruce Trent Farmer’s Market on Wednesdays. Hands down, the best lattes in Las Vegas. If you […]
2022 Vegan Favorites for Lunch/Dinner in Vegas
Where to begin?! There are so many delicious, vegan options in Las Vegas. The restaurant scene is always changing, so I decided to compile a few of our top picks for eating local meals and treats. Vegas Vegan Culinary School One of the newest restaurants in Las Vegas, but they make […]
First Camping Trip with Baby
When our daughter, Leah turned three months old last month, we felt more confident in adding back pieces of our former lives into our new lives. We planned our first trip to Zion National Park. Unlike our previous trips as a family of two in Zion, we were not waking […]
Ultimate Guide to a weekend trip in Death Valley
Whether you live in Las Vegas or you’re using Las Vegas as the launch pad for your trip (great idea!), there is a load of destinations within a four hour driving radius to have a wonderful two or three day excursion. As a duo of 9-5ers, we have made the […]
Weekend Trips from Las Vegas: Joshua Tree, California
Whether you live in Las Vegas or you’re using Las Vegas as the launch pad for your trip (great idea!), there is a load of destinations within a four hour driving radius to have a wonderful two or three day excursion. As a duo of 9-5ers, we have made the […]
Weekend Trips from Las Vegas: St. George, Utah
Whether you live in Las Vegas or you are using Las Vegas as the launch pad for your trip (great idea!), there is a load of destinations within a four hour driving radius to have a wonderful two or three day excursion. As a duo of 9-5ers, we have made […]
Shady Trails of Red Rock Canyon National Preserve
Shade is king on most days in and around Las Vegas. While finding hikes that are shaded is not always obvious, you can find them! A lot relies on the time of day you hike, so that is a factor to consider. Calico Tanks2.2 Miles Type: Out and BackElevation Gain: […]
Top Summit Hikes in Mount Charleston
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 […]