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Goodsprings Historic Mining Town in Nevada

Goodsprings is a historic mining town in Nevada, not far from the Las Vegas Strip. A short distance off Interstate 15, on Highway 161, Goodsprings boasts a stark contrast between the old and new. Goodsprings Map
Way back in 1886, Goodsprings’ first permanent structure was built.  And this stone cabin still stands prominently amongst some 20th century [...]

September 6, 2009   Posted in: Nevada  No Comments

In and Around Las Vegas Freebies

There’s plenty of daytime freebies in and around Las Vegas.  Activities listed below won’t cost ya nickel. What isn’t free is transportation.  Whether you drive here, rent a car or take a taxi ~ gas ain’t cheap!
Here’s a list of Las Vegas freebies to get you started:

Hoover Dam
Goodsprings
Mt. Charleston
Aquarium ~ Mirage
Fountains ~ Bellagio
The Volcano ~ [...]

August 31, 2009   Posted in: Nevada  No Comments