Category Archives: Nevada

Valley of Fire

Posted on October 13, 2016 by Jean Nguyen

Some lesser known state parks can flaunt the grandeur of national parks, and Nevada’s first state park, Valley of Fire, defends that claim.  Originally we planned on driving straight from Great Basin National Park, Nevada to Joshua Tree National Park, California … Continue reading →

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Cathedral Gorge

Posted on October 12, 2016 by Jean Nguyen

As I quickly made my way in and out of the Great Basin National Park Visitor Center to use the bathroom, curiosity drew me to the information board.  I couldn’t resist skimming over the PLACES NEARBY map, especially with its … Continue reading →

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Great Basin National Park

Posted on October 11, 2016 by Jean Nguyen

Literally lost in the middle of nowhere across the expanse of a massive desert, Nevada’s sole national park quietly lingers between a cluster of mountains.  It’s a damn easy place to pass by along the lonely highway, and I’m sure most people … Continue reading →

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Rhyolite

Posted on December 17, 2015 by Jean Nguyen

Hundreds if not thousands of ghost towns lay in dishevelment throughout the U.S., and Death Valley National Park is home to a number of forgotten ghost towns that were once mining towns.  Just outside this California park across the border into … Continue reading →

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Las Vegas

Posted on December 14, 2015 by Jean Nguyen

I think if you’ve lived in California your whole life, the idea of going to Las Vegas in your late 20’s or early 30’s would make you groan.  At least it does for me.  Don’t get me wrong.  Las Vegas is … Continue reading →

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From Home to Burning Man

Posted on September 6, 2014 by Jean Nguyen

The obvious reasons for our excitement upon returning home were familiarity and comfort, but the other reason was simply the sheer fact that home is San Francisco. I had looked forward to satisfying my thirst for wanderlust, but unlike many travelers, I had not planned … Continue reading →

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