So you have had enough of the Las Vegas Strip and want to spend a day away from the tourist madness? Well, I have just the remedy for you. A day trip. Rent a car, get some supplies and head out of town and see the rest of the world around us. My favorite day trip for weary tourists is the Valley of Fire Loop. The Drive This little drive is about 3 to 4 hours not … [Read more...] about Las Vegas Day Trip: Valley of Fire Loop
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What is The Dam Short Film Festival?
Who would have ever thought that a little town built in 1931, in the middle of the Mohave desert, far from anything resembling existence, a town built to house the dam workers for what would become Hoover Dam; would one day become home to one of the top film festivals in the world?? Surpise!! It Has!! When I first started to do tours and I learned of the film festival, I … [Read more...] about What is The Dam Short Film Festival?
National Parks, What’s Open?
With the Federal Government shutdown, some of you are asking about what National Parks around Las Vegas are open? Well, I have good news for you, pretty much all of them are. The gates are open at least. But not much more. Call it a National Park Free Day/week. The Christmas Government Shutdown of 2018. What's Open? Grand Canyon National Park The North Rim closed … [Read more...] about National Parks, What’s Open?
Barrett-Jackson Returns to Las Vegas!
It's almost September and that means one of my favorite events of the year will soon be here. What is it?? The 11th Annual Barrett-Jackson Las Vegas Collector Car Auction (also plenty of collector automobile related memorabilia!). The dates are September 27 -29, 2018 at the Mandalay Bay Events Center. If you love cars of almost all eras and types, as well as some really cool … [Read more...] about Barrett-Jackson Returns to Las Vegas!
The Aces Are Coming!
It wasn't supposed to be this way! Really. It's the middle of May and according to all the sports prognosticators, the Vegas Golden Knights were supposed to be sitting in the field house, licking their wounds after an absolute dismal inaugural season. Not out chasing after the Stanley Cup. This was supposed to be the quiet moments where MGM was going to be busy rounding … [Read more...] about The Aces Are Coming!