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Tag Archives: Las Vegas
Wednesday photo: Las Vegas
Las Vegas was everything and more than I expected. The retro feel was apparent at the older Las Vegas Boulevard and Fremont Street-area establishment, and that was the Vegas I wanted to see. With a bit of a tint, I … Continue reading
Hanging out at the Hoover Dam for free
The Hoover Dam is one of those iconic, American sights I didn’t want to miss on a trip to Las Vegas. The art deco decorations, the bright blue waters of Lake Mead, the tons of concrete (concrete was delivered in specially … Continue reading
Posted in North America, Planning a trip, Travel Narrative, U.S.
Tagged Arizona, Art, Bridges, Dam, History, Las Vegas, Nevada, Photos, Planning a trip, Travel
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Finding reprieve on Las Vegas Boulevard’s southern end
After two-thirds of a day in Las Vegas, Jon and I finally ventured onto the Strip to see some of the hotels. We had spent the early part of the afternoon touring the Neon Boneyard. From there, we headed south on Las … Continue reading
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Tagged Art, Casinos, Hotels, Las Vegas, Nevada, Photos, Travel
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Exploring Las Vegas’ Neon Boneyard
Neon signs are one of the most recognizable signature trends of Las Vegas. They shine out like beacons into the night, maybe blinking or twinkling with a movable part. The most famous of these is Betty Willis’ “Welcome to Fabulous … Continue reading
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Tagged Art, Casinos, History, Hotels, Las Vegas, Neon signs, Nevada, Photos, Travel
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Two sides of Las Vegas
Las Vegas is many things. Known as Sin City, Las Vegas attracts all kinds of people to fit its many dimensions. Spring breaks were approaching. It was the weekend of the Nascar race. There were gamblers, smokers and drinkers everywhere, … Continue reading
Posted in North America, Photos, Planning a trip, Travel Narrative, U.S.
Tagged Gambling, Hiking, Impressions, Las Vegas, Mountains, National Parks, Nevada, Photos, Planning a trip, Rock climbing, Rocks, Shock, State parks, Travel
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Wednesday photo: Valley of Fire
Two Sundays ago I was here, at the Valley of Fire state park in Nevada, hiking through some of the most fascinating rocks I’ve ever seen. As you can see in this photo, taken by my boyfriend, the rocks shown … Continue reading
Posted in North America, Photos, Wednesday photo
Tagged Las Vegas, Nevada, Photos, Rocks, Sandstone, State parks, Travel
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