When most people think of the USA's quintessential desert state, Las Vegas springs immediately to mind, but Reno and Laughlin offer plenty of gambling too; other highlights include Hoover Dam, Native American reservations, Red Rock Country, and Lake Mead.


Cover photo: Kvnga

42 Members
Join Us!

Forum

Las Vegas Motorcoach Resort one of '6 of the USA's Top RV Parks'

With four hundred RV sites - shaded by nearly a thousand palms - just a ten-minute drive from the Las Vegas Strip, this luxe, 41-acre RV facility features myriad class-A amenities, starting with a 10,000-square-foot clubhouse, a resort-style swimming pool, a pair of whirlpools, several tennis courts, a restaurant, occasional live entertainment, a dog park, and a fitness center.read post  

Read more…
Started by Tripatini
0 Replies

Black Rock City's Burning Man included in "The USA's Top 10 Music Festivals"

  Spring and summer are prime music festival season, and after being largely suspended for two years due to the COVID-19 pandemic, for the most part they've come roaring back in 2022. The United States being the huge country that it is, there are dozens of options for all musical tastes. Here's a sampling of the top ten, in order of dates (all given for this year, but will be similar in 2023): read post

Read more…
Started by Tripatini
0 Replies

You need to be a member of Tripatini to add comments!

Join Tripatini

Comments are closed.

Comments

  • José Balido December 12, 2023 at 12:12pm
    Would you imagine waterfalls, in one of the USA´s most arid states? This guy tracked down several: https://www.southwestjournal.com/nevada-waterfalls/
    Nevada's Hidden Waterfalls: Cascading Wonders in the Desert State - Southwest Journal
    Explore the captivating waterfalls of Nevada, hidden gems amidst the desert landscapes. Discover info about visiting these natural wonders.
  • Jordan Simon May 21, 2023 at 11:18am
    Here's a nice little round-up from Forbes on what's new in Vegas this summer, especially when it comes to restaurants and shows: https://www.forbes.com/sites/christinaliao/2023/05/16/heres-whats-n...
    Here’s What’s New In Las Vegas For Summer 2023
    Whether you're looking for the latest restaurant, bar, or attraction, here are the best new openings in Las Vegas this summer.
  • Barbara Necker April 28, 2023 at 1:19pm
    A cool look from CNN at the Valley of Fire State Park: https://www.cnn.com/videos/travel/2023/03/22/otbp-valley-of-fire.cnn
    https://www.cnn.com/videos/travel/2023/03/22/otbp-valley-of-fire.cnn
  • Max Pesling May 17, 2022 at 10:00am
    At the beginning of last month, the Grammys were held in Las Vegas for the first time ever, underscoring Sin City's burgeoning importance as Music City. And earlier this year The Daily Beast took a dive into the various elements driving this trend: https://www.thedailybeast.com/how-las-vegas-became-americas-live-mu...
    How Las Vegas Became America’s Live Music Capital
    With residencies by the likes of Adele, Gaga, and Katy Perry, as well as a number of highly anticipated music festivals and the Grammys, Vegas is the…
  • Darryl Musick May 28, 2021 at 7:15pm
    After a few months of lockdown, what I really wanted was to have a beer at the edge of Lake Tahoe. Find out how I made that happen today at The World on Wheels.
    105344657_3541889249173067_4234344151534973566_n.jpg?profile=RESIZE_710x
    Having a Beer in Lake Tahoe
    After two months of lockdown in 2020, California gradually started to reopen and loosen it's Shelter in Place (SIP) order. First, some parks...
  • Darryl Musick May 14, 2021 at 6:50pm
    It was a much nicer and relaxing time in Virginia City this time than the last time we went. Checking out the old mining town, today at The World on Wheels.
    20210423_133923.jpg?profile=RESIZE_710x
    A Relaxing Day in the Comstock Lode: Virginia City, Nevada
    The last day of our Nevada getaway is being spent in the old west mining town of Virginia City. Relegated to ghost town status in the 1930's...
  • Darryl Musick May 10, 2021 at 6:57pm
    Today, we get up close and personal with some of the best of Nevada's history as we walk the Kit Carson Trail in the capital city named after him. It's all new today at The World on Wheels.
    20210422_153103.jpg?profile=RESIZE_710x
    Up Close and Personal With Nevada History: The Kit Carson Trail
    I like to walk. In fact, I do several miles a day. It's also a very accessible activity to do for wheelchair users while on vacation and we'...
  • Darryl Musick May 7, 2021 at 7:10pm
    We're all vaccinated and immunized. It's time for our first trip of this new era. We're climbing over the Sierra's and stopping off in Nevada's oldest town as we start this new trip to Carson City at The World on Wheels.
    Downloads3.jpg?profile=RESIZE_710x
    Going Back Over the Mountain to Carson City
    In 1844, the expedition led by John Fremont were camped out in Carson Valley (south of modern day Carson City) in Nevada waiting to cross th...
  • Darryl Musick April 15, 2019 at 6:58pm

    It's a blustery day in Northern Nevada at The World on Wheels continues our adventure. Outdoor activities are virtually scrubbed, so we spend some time in the Nevada State Museum in Carson City, instead.
    56378082_2065784420135487_8786377651565625344_o.jpg?profile=RESIZE_710x

    The World on Wheels
    An ongoing adventure of travel and living while using a wheelchair. Tim has been disabled from birth. Darryl is his father and caregiver who travel…
  • Darryl Musick April 14, 2019 at 7:11pm

    Norther Nevada where the men are men, the drinks are strong, and The World on Wheelscrawls.
    20190402_185231.jpg?profile=RESIZE_710x

This reply was deleted.

Photos