Author: Aleza Freeman
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Aroma Latin American Cocina was so good it put me in a culinary coma
In a culinary mecca like Las Vegas, where world-class restaurants are a dime a dozen (metaphorically speaking, of course), differentiating oneself from the competition is a veritable challenge.
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4 spectacular stops on the Old Spanish National Historic Trail in Vegas
Nearly 200 years ago, Spanish explorer Antonio Mariano Armijo led a 2,700-mile expedition of men and mules on an uncharted path across New Mexico, Colorado, Utah, Arizona, Nevada, and California. That trek helped establish a multi-state trade route known as…
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Your guide to Park to Park in the Dark, Nevada’s first official astronomy route
Beyond the glittering lights of Las Vegas and Reno, Nevada is among the darkest states in the world. The stars shine extra bright deep in the heart of the Silver State. In fact, of the 200 communities, parks, and protected…
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4 stops that will spice up the drive from Las Vegas to Reno
It’s a common misconception among non-Nevadans that Las Vegas and Reno are neighbors. In reality, these two cities are separated by about 440 miles, and a road trip from one to the other takes about 8 hours. Personally, I enjoy…
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Come live the high life at the first cannabis lounge in Nevada
The legalization of cannabis in Nevada in 2017 created a bit of a Catch-22 for tourists. Visitors can buy cannabis products at dispensaries in the Silver State, but there’s practically nowhere to partake other than a private residence. The opening…
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5 Reno taco trucks locals rave about about
Daddy’s Tacos
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Faces of justice: Meet 10 Latinx activists fighting for equity in Nevada
While the Latinx community’s history of activism dates back to Colonial times, the modern-day fight for Latino civil rights picked up steam alongside other civil rights movements of the 1900s. It’s a fight that continues today as the Hispanic population…
