The view from the Strat is impressive. It is the tallest freestanding observation tower in the United States at 1149′. There are indoor and outdoor observation areas. In addition to a fantastic view, the heart pounding thrill rides will test your courage. Like the Sky jump bungee, where you jump from 829′ above the...
Las Vegas is the city that never sleeps. It is world renowned for its commitment to hospitality, entertainment, and gambling. Throughout my lifetime an amazing transformation has taken place and Las Vegas has become one of the top entertainment destinations in the world. The city draws celebrities, high rollers and, ordinary citizens enticing them...
New Mexico Watch this video as Hiking Memere takes you on a tour through the Gila Cliff Dwellings transporting you back in time more than 700 years. This site was first home to nomadic peoples and then became the home of the Mogollon peoples for approximately 100 years in the 1200s. The site became...
We were surrounded by the high desert as we climbed the park entrance road. Then as we reached the high point enormous rocks rose out of the desert floor. There was nothing else around like them. Why were they here? How had they formed? We were only visiting for the day to ride our...
Big Tree, Santa Clara, NM Watch this video and follow along with Jess as she strikes out on her first solo hike to see the Big Tree. She discusses her pack, parts of the trail, and her experience. Don’t worry, she did bring her first aid kit with her as well, she just forgot...
Silver City is located in Grant County in South Western, New Mexico. It was founded in 1876 after being established as a Spanish settlement in 1870, prior to that it was an Apache campsite. It’s located in an area we know for mining silver, gold, copper, lead, and zinc. Its beginning history was tumultuous...
Why Tucson Hikes? I have written two separate blogs about our adventures in Tucson which both included some basic hiking information. Visiting Tucson Part I and Visiting Tucson Part II. However, I do not feel that I did justice to the incredible amount and variety of hiking in this concentrated area. We were so...
Glenwood, NM In this video Hiking Memere takes you on a short hike over the Whitewater Creek, a frequented destination in southwest New Mexico. The hike follows the creek and then takes you up on a raised metal walkway as the canyon narrows and the water becomes more forceful.
Tucson was an adventure filled month long visit. It resulted in an eclectic group of activities combined with diverse hiking opportunities which has taken two blogs to share. This is part two. Sabino Canyon Recreation Area Sabino Canyon Recreation Area is part of the Santa Catalina Ranger District. It is one of the most...
Tucson has been an incredible location to visit over flowing with hiking, cultural heritage, and unique destinations. On a cross-country trip last spring we were traveling Interstate-10 on our way Chiricahua National Monument. We planned a quick stop in Tucson to re-supply and visit Saguaro National Park East. I was humbled by the beauty...
