Tag Archives: Las Vegas

A Year of Travel Gems

Posted on January 5, 2011 by

Rolling into a new year spurs looking ahead to fresh adventures and travels, lingering in quirky cafes, and discovering unseen vistas. Now that 2011 is finally here, I am chomping at the bit to be lacing up my hiking boots … Continue reading →

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Las Vegas Photos Posted

Posted on November 19, 2010 by

Las Vegas was a photographer’s dream – so much variety and humanity! Enjoy the following selection of my own photos of Vegas.

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The Many Layers of Las Vegas

Posted on November 12, 2010 by

It’s no secret that the concept of Las Vegas doesn’t excite me. I’ve never been a partying, gambling, drinking kind of girl. My first impressions were not favorable – an overwhelming jumble of clashing themes, lights, noises, and people. There … Continue reading →

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Diving into our atomic past

Posted on November 10, 2010 by

I have to admit it – Las Vegas is not my kind of town. The glitzy lights, Disneyesque theme casinos, ethos of partying and drinking, the din of the gambling machines and fog of smoke seeping into my hair – … Continue reading →

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Encounters with the Hoover Dam

Posted on November 3, 2010 by

My first sight of the Hoover Dam came as we boarded a raft for a trip down the Colorado River. To say I was enchanted by the dam is not an understatement. The smooth concave wall of concrete bore down … Continue reading →

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Hiking the Nevada Desert

Posted on October 29, 2010 by

I have always considered myself an avid outdoors woman. My childhood best friend and I would hike the Columbia River Gorge, camp on Mt. Hood in the midst of a continuous mist, canoe the mirrored surfaces of Lost Lake, and … Continue reading →

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Finding Beauty in the Nevada Desert

Posted on October 25, 2010 by

I have returned from Nevada and an unexpected Internet blackout – as in my husband neglected to bring his laptop for WiFi use at our hotel. We had a fabulous trip and I plan in the next few days to … Continue reading →

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Alaska Photos Posted

Posted on October 16, 2010 by

I have finally reviewed all my photos of Alaska and must admit, I was a bit trigger-happy with the camera! However, you’ll understand why. Alaska is stunning in the fall. So here are my photos of my weekend in Anchorage, … Continue reading →

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The Month Ahead

Posted on October 3, 2010 by

A quick update on this crazybusy month ahead. (Yes, “crazybusy” is a word and yes, I invented it!) I flipped from September to October in my calendar today and realized just how much I have to look forward to! This coming … Continue reading →

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