As a perspective of how much Reno has expanded, the above photo shows the S/W portion from about 2000 ft above while the next photo was taken of Reno just to the right of this pic.
Not a little city any more!
Thursday, May 31, 2007
Reno
As a perspective of how much Reno has expanded, the above photo shows the S/W portion from about 2000 ft above while the next photo was taken of Reno just to the right of this pic.
Not a little city any more!
Reno
I was told that Nevada has the largest wild horse population is the US. Sure enough, while driving on a rural road we ran across the above.
Virginia City
Of course when in the Reno area, a trip to Virginia City would be great day trip. The town began around 1859. The current residents have taken great measures to keep the towns buildings as close to its original look as possible.
Virginia City
A view of the main street shops that extend on both sides of the road for about 1/4 mile. A lot of the store fronts are originals from the 1800's.
Wednesday, May 30, 2007
Verdi, Nv
Well, we have arrived at Verdi, Nevada (pronounced "Verdye") without any problems. This little town is just outside of Reno, Nevada where we will be catching up with my daughter. This is really a nice RV park with lots of space.
Lake Tahoe
A day trip to Lake Tahoe was well worth the drive. It will take you about 1 1/2 hours to drive around the entire shoreline.
This pic only captures a small part of this lake. The shoreline above shows the eastern side of the lake.
Lake Tahoe
Stopped by one of the many state parks along the western shoreline. This pic is looking north while the next pic is looking south. The water is very clear and has some really beautiful colors.
Lake Tahoe
Quite a nice beach for a state park (D.L. Bliss State Park) located on the western side of the lake.
Lake Tahoe
We stopped by the Taylor Creek Visitor Center on the south side of Lake Tahoe as they has quite a few walking trails. Took a few pics as noted below.
Lake Tahoe
This is a pic of the Bald Eagle nesting area next to the trail leading toward the lake (off limits of course).
Lake Tahoe
Someone had gone to the trouble of erecting this make shift hut right next to the beach. Even came with a seat.
Lake Tahoe
The Taylor Creek Trail leads to a nice beach on the south side of the lake. The beach actually extends for about 1/2 mile.
Friday, May 25, 2007
Napa/St Helena
For this week, we have been spending time with family while staying in Vacaville, Ca.
Not much around to see in this area, but we did make one trip to the Napa Valley Vineyards.
A great place to see, but the two lane road is very crowded as this is a popular place for tourists (domestic and foreign) to visit.
Have included several pics of our visit.
Napa/St Helena
Robert Mondavi Vineyard - One of the largest vineyards (if not the largest) in the Napa Valley.
Napa/St Helena
Sattui Vineyard - To the right of this fountain are picnic tables for those wanting to have lunch as well. All in all, a very nice place to visit - a great deli too.
Napa/St Helena
Sattui Vineyard - A grapevine walkway leading to a the fountain courtyard noted ahead.
Napa/St Helena
Sattui Vineyard - The bottom portion of this building leads to the wine barrel caves. It was also noted that this particular wine maker does not sell their products in stores. Either at the winery or by direct shipment from Sattui. A very good wine by the way.
Vacaville, Ca
For this week we are staying at Vineyard RV Park while visiting with family. A quiet park on the north side of Vacaville.
Sunday, May 20, 2007
Monterey, Ca
This photo was taken through a store front window but thought it was worth posting. I need a dog like this.
Saturday, May 19, 2007
Carmel
Before we left the Monterey area, wanted to include a visit to Carmel. One of the must see sites is the "Lone Cypress". The above plaque describes the pic below. Have included a few more pics of this jewel along the coastline.
Carmel
You will note a structure in the upper right. This is a new residence under construction. Since there are no small lots along the Carmel coast, the price for this location is anyones guess.
Carmel
This buck is looking at the golfers and seems pretty content (Pebble Beach). The view doesn't get much better for those residences at the top as the ocean is just to the right of this photo.
Carmel
These guys were just sitting on the property of one of the estate residences. The ocean is just beyond the tree line above.
Carmel
This area was actually fenced off from the road as the Sea Lions are raising their pups. We took this pic from a distance at another turnoff.
Thursday, May 17, 2007
Monterey, Ca
During our stay, we took a trip to Monterey and took in the wharf and aquarium attractions. A few pics are posted below.
Monterey, Ca
Just one pane of glass on this multiple window tank. This tank actually stretches about 30 feet across.
Monterey, Ca
Just a pic of one of the many large tanks for viewing the various fish at this aquarium.
Tuesday, May 15, 2007
Marina, CA
We have now arrived in Marina without any problems. Quite a change in temperatures from those in Visalia (about 25 degrees). This is a nice park and is only about a 15 minute drive south to Monterey.
Marina, CA
Thought the wooden bear carvings were worth a pic (just outside of the general store at the RV park).
Marina, CA
Just outside the entrance of Marina Dunes RV are the sand dunes that stretch for miles. The ocean is just beyond the sand.
Marina, CA
Looking south from Marina Dunes State Beach. The land just above the ocean line is actually the Monterey peninsula.
Marina, CA
Just a few feet off of the sand, he was just getting ready to set down. The winds (about 20 mph) allows gliding for hours along the dunes.
Marina, CA
Not a bad way to get around. Using the wind currents along the sand dunes gives him all the lift to travel the coastline for hours.
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