Tag Archives: Nevada

Hoover Dam – A Behind-the-Scenes Look at a Functional Work of Art

Posted on August 18, 2015 by chronictraveler

Form follows function is an old adage from 20th century architecture. I would also say form follows beautiful function. The Hoover Dam, construction triumph of the Great Depression and President Roosevelt’s New Deal, is the epitome of this. While it … Continue reading →

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Hoover Dam – Beyond the Veil

Posted on April 21, 2015 by chronictraveler

It’s been a busy travel weekend catching up with old friends from college in Utah and Nevada, which means I’ve been hesitant to take time away from the reminiscing and laughter to update this blog. We’ve been wandering among a … Continue reading →

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A Year of Travel Gems

Posted on January 5, 2011 by chronictraveler

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 chronictraveler

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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Nevada Photos Posted

Posted on November 17, 2010 by chronictraveler

I have posted my first set of photos from our October trip to Nevada. Enjoy our river rafting and hiking adventures in the desert, as well as our tour of the Hoover Dam.

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The Many Layers of Las Vegas

Posted on November 12, 2010 by chronictraveler

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 chronictraveler

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 chronictraveler

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 chronictraveler

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 chronictraveler

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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