Day 99 had us heading out of Nevada and into Arizona, right through the arid landscape of the Sonora Desert. We have been fortunate enough to see nearly every type of landscape in our first 99 days on the road. Mountains, badlands, oceans, farmlands, forests, lakes, rivers, prairies – and even a rain forest in […]
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Spending Time With Family – The Best Gift of All, Day 98
Spending time with family is something we have always cherished. Whether we are hanging out at home with our adult children watching our favorite sports team play on television, or attending a holiday event with our extended families, we realize that each and every one of these moments are truly special. In fact, like many […]
A Day On The Vegas Strip, And Revisiting Our Wedding Spot! Day 97
Our time in Nevada has been filled with mountains, hiking and sightseeing, – but it just wouldn’t have been complete without spending a day on the craziness that is the Vegas Strip. And, while at it, revisiting the very spot we were married at Bellagio. There is nothing quite like the bright lights of Las […]
The Best Gift That You Can Buy – America The Beautiful Pass, Day 96
Today we had another opportunity to use our America The Beautiful Pass. If you are not familiar with that term, you might recognize it the ‘National Parks Pass’. We were headed to Red Rock National Canyon just outside of Las Vegas, Nevada. And even though it is not considered an official National Park, it is […]
Making New Friends – A Chance Visit To A Las Vegas Mini-Farm! Day 95
A few days back, we certainly had no idea we would have the opportunity to visit a Las Vegas neighborhood mini-farm. Even better, get to meet and make two wonderful new friends in the process. But that is exactly what happened as we rolled through Nevada the past few days. And quite honestly, it is […]
Hiking To Hoover Dam – Not The Most Common Way To Get There, Day 94
When we woke up this morning, we had no idea or plans of hiking to Hoover Dam. In fact, our only plan for the day was to find a hike where we could get out and enjoy the weather. And, of course, get some much needed exercise. In our attempt to take in as much […]
Discovering Ivanpah – The Crazy Things You See While Driving! Day 93
I can honestly say we had never heard of the word Ivanpah before our drive into Nevada, much less did we know we would be discovering it along the way! But for both of us, finding things we never knew about is one of the best things about this trip. As we drove across Interstate […]
A Drive Through The Mojave Desert and An Airplane Graveyard, Day 92
Today we wrapped up our stay in California and headed through the Mojave Desert towards Nevada. And honestly, we had no idea what we would be faced with when we traveled across Highway 58 towards Interstate 19. We knew that we would be headed towards the Mojave Desert, but neither of us had ever been […]
Surviving Full Time On The Road, A Day To Catch Our Breath – Day 91
Today, it was time to take a little break, step back, and catch our breath while hanging out in Bakersfield. When people ask us about our trip, there are usually 3 questions or topics that come up most often. The first two are pretty straightforward. The first: What states have you been to so far? […]
Our Last Stop in California – Heading to Bakersfield, Day 90
Today we arrived in Bakersfield, our final destination in California. After almost two weeks exploring the Pacific coast, wine country in Sonoma and Napa Valley, San Francisco and Yosemite National Park, it is now time to begin our journey towards Nevada. We often get asked about how we plan our route across the country. Although […]