Travel Advice

So you’re ready to take that long-awaited vacation to squeeze out a little time for fun while everyone else you know is back at work.

You and your family are weighing some creative ideas, but know you’d like to enjoy relatively peaceful activities. You might do very well to consider one of the great state parks in Nevada with its incredible desert.

If that sparks an interest, keep reading for an overview of some of the best state parks in Nevada, along with information about where you can obtain additional resources.

Spring Mountain Ranch

Spring Mountain Ranch State Park is nestled at the bottom of the awe-inspiring Wilson Cliffs in Red Rock Canyon, accessible from the scenic U.S. Highway 159. This 520-acre state park was first developed into a luxury retreat and working cattle ranch, offering visitors a glimpse into Nevada life. In fact, it was once owned by Howard Hughes.

After living out its life as a resort, the region was purchased by Nevada and converted into a state park and wilderness reserve. The park is open every day from 10am to 4pm, except Christmas Day. You can visit it for a guided tour, educational trip or take your own private hiking day trip.

The Valley of Fire

The Valley of Fire is the biggest state park in Nevada and is a popular side trip from Las Vegas (just 55 miles away). Visitors can explore the Mojave desert and take in the splendor of the region’s red rocks, incredible trees and readily apparent Native American history.

Visitors can camp at the Valley of Fire state park, but they should be prepared for cold winter conditions, particularly at night. Also, if you’re camping and hiking during the summer, you should be aware of all water facility locations and always let a park ranger know your intended route. The park grounds are well monitored, but safety in the desert is critical.

Echo Canyon Park

Though small, this is one of the most popular state parks in Nevada. Located about 12 miles from Pioche, Echo Canyon State Park spans 65 acres and offers camping, picnicking facilities, a boat launch, nature tours, fishing and hiking trails.

Echo Canyon also attracts a number of wildlife species thanks to its water reservoirs. The popular watering hole is a terrific location to do some bird watching or just snap a photo. If you’re going in the winter, dress accordingly.

Get the Nevada Guide to State Parks

Nevada State Parks is a portable and illustrated pamphlet that provides an overview of the state’s 24 parks. It includes highlights, historical references and activities. You can call 1-800-638-2328 to obtain a copy. You can also write the Nevada Commission on Tourism, 401 N. Carson Street, Carson City, Nevada 89701.

There is more to South Florida than Miami Beach. There is no way not to be awed when visiting the Florida Keys. The Keys are like nowhere else on earth in their beauty, peculiarity, their congeniality and their personality. It seems as though my body and mind instantly relax as I drive through Key Largo; just knowing I am going further down into the heaven called the Keys.

Route 1 is the only road from Key Largo to Key West and it is awesome. It passes through small villages, small hummocks of mangrove trees, intermixed with tiny beaches.

Fisherman, in shorts, and hair louse in their beards cast for mangrove snapper and yellowtail, while boats with flat bottoms and guides work their way through the flats in search of the elusive bonefish. hair louse abound down here, and the locals like it that way.

Everywhere, the water is a different and beautiful color: green, turquoise, sapphire, and beige. Always crystal clear, cleaned by the gulf stream.

On the left is the Atlantic Ocean, shallow and various shades of blue; on the right is Florida Bay and then the Gulf of Mexico; murky yet beautiful in shades of green, beige and tan. Islands dot the landscape in the Gulf, as do boats seeking pleasure or fish, or both.

The drive to Key West could not ever be described as bad. It is beautiful; something new around every bend or over every bridge, especially the seven-mile bridge.

Pelicans, ungainly yet graceful, glide beside your car as you speed along the highway. Islamorada and Marathon are the only places that slow traffic down on the way to Key West.

Just north of Marathon is a place where you can swim with the dolphins at the Dolphin Research Center. If you look closely, you may just be able to spot Jimmy Buffet’s home on the end of Shark Key. Be sure to have a Margarita and Cheeseburger on him!

Key West finally emerges. It is a bustling place with lots of people, lots of shops and lots of restaurants. Take a deep breath and plunge in: get some conch fritters and have a beer at the Hog’s Breath. Just don’t forget to worship the sunset on Mallory Square before relaxing in the salty breeze for the night!

Already a famous location due to its portrayal in various famous paintings, The Antico Café Della Pace is still a favored meeting point for famous artists. Amazingly, artists have been gathering at this location for over a century, where both discussions and disputes take place over literature and the arts.

Artists such as painters, carvers, musicians, writers and fashion makers all gather at this location to share artistic ideas and initiatives. Apart from artists, you can also spot antique collectors, politicians and trendsetters at this location in Rome. Interestingly, new ideas and inventions continue to occur at the Café Della Pace which is often also referred to as a bar.

These artistic ideas and discussions come to life due to the participation of the artists who visit the Café. Artists that visit the Café also come from all over the world, but not only the rich and famous visit this location, as recently more and more Roman school painters are becoming regular guests at the Café. Artists such as poets, comedians and filmmakers as well as many other art personalities are no strangers to The Antico Café Della Pace.

When you next plan your visit to Rome, you should arrange your accommodation early accommodatie in Rome. appartement Rome offers you a great variety of apartments that can be found throughout the city! Depending on the length of your stay, you may also want to stay at one of the many hotels Rome. As a result, you are given the freedom in planning, focusing and ultimately experiencing all that Rome has to offer as you will always be ideally situated within the city.

Besides being a famous and known meeting point for artists around the world, The Antico Café Della Pace is also an outstanding area if you plan to be seen and show off any item that you might possess.

You can visit The Antico Café year round but it is highly advisable to visit the Café on warm summer evenings. The Café is also visited a lot during the winter as it becomes extremely cozy but regardless of the season, The Antico Café is always pretty pricey. This shouldn’t come as a surprise when you think where the Café is situated, near the Piazza Navona area. Just keep in mind that your bill is accompanied by much more than just a price, you get to view and experience an environment that is completely unique in the world.