Road Trip Report: Nevada's Extraterrestrial Highway
The Extraterrestrial Highway runs 148 miles through southern Nevada between Crystal Springs and Tonopah. The ET Highway is so named because the communities along this highway have leaned in to the local alien lore, and have themed their businesses accordingly. There are a handful of funky places to pull over, and in between stops you’re treated to gorgeous mountain views on all sides and Nevada’s beautiful blue skies. These kinds of offbeat roadside attractions are some of my favorite scenes to photograph.
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Things that surprised me my first time in Las Vegas
I had almost no expectations the first time I went to Las Vegas. In 2016, I bought tickets to see Britney Spears in her Piece of Me residency, and my best friend and I booked a quick, two-day, in-and-out trip, figuring we’d go to the show, stick a dollar in a slot machine and call it a day. I wasn’t all that interested in Vegas. But the energy sucked me in me the second I stepped off the plane, and now it’s somewhere I visit once or twice a year. I’ve learned a lot with each trip, but here are the things that surprised me the first time.
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Road Trip Report: The Loneliest Road in America
Do you ever get weird looks when you try to explain to someone where you went on vacation? It can be awkward, but I take that as a sign I planned something truly special, and this is what I encountered after I got finished driving across Nevada along Highway 50, also known as the “Loneliest Road in America.” Check out the highlights.
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An Oasis at the End of Zzyzx Road, California
If you've ever driven Interstate 15 between Las Vegas and Los Angeles, you've passed the iconic sign for Zzyzx Road at Exit 239. Always driven by, but never stopped? I want to show you why Zzyzx Road is worth the detour.
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Road Trip Report: California's Pacific Coast Highway
A drive down California’s Pacific Coast Highway is a bucket list item for many travel lovers, and for good reason. While the Pacific Coast Highway runs the entire western U.S. coastline, I (so far) have only done the stretch that connects San Francisco and Los Angeles. Thankfully, this portion is amazing. Here are some highlights.
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