Tag Archives: Nevada

The times they are a-changin’

Posted on August 25, 2011 by elliewick

My life will be nothing like anything I have ever experienced in roughly two months. I am beginning to realize the frenzy September and October will be and I still have a few days left of August. I will be moving to … Continue reading →

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Left looking for more at Garden of the Gods

Posted on August 11, 2011 by elliewick

Don’t get me wrong. Garden of the Gods in Colorado Springs is lovely with sandstone “hogbacks,” ridges of stone that has been tilted from a horizontal layer to a vertical layer and then sticks up from the ground. It is … Continue reading →

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Dirty no more! And other thoughts (and firsts) about my upcoming trip to Colorado

Posted on June 17, 2011 by elliewick

After a few frantic days of wondering where I will shower after camping for three days and then needing to attend a wedding in Colorado Springs and writing Searching for a shower, a college curling friend has come to my … Continue reading →

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Wednesday photo: Las Vegas

Posted on June 1, 2011 by elliewick

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 →

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Visiting the Valley of Fire

Posted on April 18, 2011 by elliewick

After visiting the Hoover Dam for free, Jon and I were excited to head out to Valley of Fire State Park, northeast of Las Vegas between Interstate 15 and Lake Mead. We took the scenic route to get there, with … Continue reading →

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Hanging out at the Hoover Dam for free

Posted on April 8, 2011 by elliewick

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 →

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Finding reprieve on Las Vegas Boulevard’s southern end

Posted on March 25, 2011 by elliewick

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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Exploring Las Vegas’ Neon Boneyard

Posted on March 21, 2011 by elliewick

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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Two sides of Las Vegas

Posted on March 18, 2011 by elliewick

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 →

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Wednesday photo: Valley of Fire

Posted on March 16, 2011 by elliewick

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 →

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