Rogue Umpqua Scenic Byway: Mill Creek Falls
Day 8 began a lot like Day 7 ended, with clouds and rain. But it wasn't enough to discourage me from visiting…
Shasta Lake, Dunsmuir, & Mount Shasta
After leaving Lassen Volcanic Park, and finally making my way to Interstate 5, my very long driving day was at…
Lassen Volcanic National Park
I only made it a few miles into Lassen Volcanic National Park, but it was enough to convince me that…
North Through California – Route 89
All along, I knew that Day 6 would be one of the least exciting days of my trip. It was…
Downtown Reno at Night
Reno has one of the country's most recognizable skylines. In part, it's because many of the casinos are colorfully lit…
Pyramid Lake Indian Reserve, Nevada
After visiting Virginia City, it was still too early to settle in for the evening in Reno. So, I took…
Virginia City, Nevada
Virginia City is--first, foremost, and unashamedly--a tourist trap. You should come to terms with this, before you even add it…
Carson City, Nevada
I've gotta admit, about the only thing that excited me about Carson City, Nevada, was the chance to check one…
Genoa, Nevada
After you drop down from the mountains surrounding Lake Tahoe, you have the chance to visit Nevada's first town, Genoa. There isn't a…
72 Mile Loop Around Lake Tahoe
It's no wonder that Lake Tahoe is a vacation paradise. Everything you could want is here: mountains, snow, skiing, sparkling…