Category Archives: Becky's Adventures

Nevada Test Site Tour

Being a native of Nevada, I’ve always been intrigued/mystified by the work that has taken place at the Nevada Test Site (now known as the Nevada National Security Site, or NNSS). So I was pleased to learn that the U.S. … Continue reading

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2011 Rose Regatta Dragon Boat Festival

Yesterday was the 3rd Annual Rose Regatta Dragon Boat Festival at Lake Las Vegas, and my second year competing as a member of Team Huff n Puff. The Rose Regatta is a fundraiser for St. Rose Dominican Hospital’s R.E.D. Rose … Continue reading

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Amsterdam

When your boss asks you to attend a meeting in Amsterdam on his behalf, how can you refuse? After briefly conferring with my husband, we decided it was in the best interest of our marriage if he accompany me. While … Continue reading

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Hiking at Ash Meadows National Wildlife Refuge

Admittedly, I had never heard of Ash Meadows National Wildlife Refuge until a few weeks ago. Then I saw an announcement on Nevada Magazine’s Facebook Page for a ranger-led guided hike to take place there twice this month. As my husband … Continue reading

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Arizona – New Mexico – Texas Road Trip

As gas prices soared throughout the country, my husband and I embarked on a 8 day road trip from our home in Las Vegas, NV through Arizona, New Mexico and Texas. While the main reason for our trip was to … Continue reading

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