Nellis AFB FamCamp

 It's hard to believe we've been here a week already. I've been so busy playing catch up, I haven't posted much about our stay here yet. Now, I'm not one to post about every campground we stay at, as for the most part a campground is a campground is a campground, all basically the same.

 However, if we run across someplace extra nice or unique, then we like to share our find with others. The Desert Eagle RV Park here at Nellis AFB is one of those places.

 What makes this place different than your average military campground you ask? Well for us it's the size of the sites, these are by far the largest sites we have ever been in.

Then along with the size of the sites, the park itself is very well kept up and clean. The facilities are well kept and the staff is very friendly and accommodating. The park is actually the old mobile home park, which accounts for the size of the lots. I know this park is not available to all, but if you have access to military campgrounds and are passing through the Las Vegas area, this is the one to stay at. They do take reservations and fill up pretty quickly during the winter months, as you could imagine.
Other than that, we've just been relaxing and getting some of those, oh so fun domestic chores done. That's it for now, just wanted to tell you about this little slice of heaven outside of Sin City. See Ya Next Time.

Lucky Strike Mine Trail, Mt Charleston, NV

 In the desert foothills of Mt Charleston, just outside Las Vegas, NV lies the Lucky Strike Mine Trail. This 4x4 trail heads north off Hwy and deep into the desert. The trail lets you know right from the git go, this is a 4x4 trail with a steep loose rocky ascent.

 Once you make the short climb from the hwy, the vastness and desolation becomes reality.

 The trail takes you over several hills and deep into many valleys along with few miles of dry wash just for good measure.

 Decent into a dry river wash.

 Decisions, Decisions? Being out alone, I took the better trail to the right.

After several miles, the trail began to get a little to dicey. Being out alone I chose to head back out, not that the Liberty couldn't handle it, but better with more than one vehicle. Better safe than sorry, and the day was getting on. Sheryl wanted to stay in today, so it was my opportunity to venture off for a while as I needed my backcountry fix. With any luck I'll head back out to finish the trail, just have to find another adventurous soul here in the park.
That was todays adventure, be it a short one so, stay tuned for more and get out off the beaten path, it's amazing what you mite find.