Summer Hiking - Galena Creek Trail

Summer is the beginning of so many wonderful things!!

 

Yes, I know summer hasn't officially started, but today it sure did feel like it!!

 

And for me, hiking is at the top of the list of some of my favorite things to do.  There are so many trails to choose from, and one of my favorites is only about 10 minutes from my front door!

 

The Galena Creek Trail.

 

 

The trail head is located at the end of Callahan Road in South Reno and is adjacent to the Galena Regional Park.  The trail is a total of 2 miles in and out.  But I like to do the extra .7 mile to the end of the trail before I turn around and head back!

 

Why?  Because it is a beautiful scenic and peaceful hike.

 

 

The snow flowers are in full bloom this time of year.

 

 

And the butterflies are enjoying these late spring days!

 

 

There is just nothing more satisfying then a beautiful hike on a beautiful day in Reno!!

 

 

Stay tuned for some longer hikes that I will be taking this summer around Reno and the Lake Tahoe area!!

 

 



Hello From Reno!

For quite sometime now, over one year to be exact, I have contemplated starting another blog.
 
Maybe you know about my travel blog "Traveling On A Budget With Debbie".  Maybe you're a follower.  I know I'm guilty of not sharing my travel stories as often as I should, or as you would like me to.  I will still be writing stories about my travels on my travel blog because oh believe me, I still have plenty of travel stories to share. 

But, after moving to Reno Nevada in November 2011, I have been having way too much fun living here!

And all that fun has lead me to want to share with you, why I love living in Reno! 

I've been coming to Reno for the past 40 years while living in Central Nevada.  It was always to either do some shopping or for doctors appointments.  I never really liked Reno all that much.  I thought! 

So why did I move to Reno Nevada then?  Well while living in Las Vegas, Nevada I was diagnosed with Melanoma Level 4 in June 2010.  And you all know how ridiculously hot Las Vegas can be, for way too many months.  And I love to be outdoors, cycling, hiking, etc.  And wearing long sleeves, long pants, and big hats is not the way you stay cool during 110 plus degrees!!

My husband and I decided that moving to a cooler climate would make me very happy!  My husbands that way, what makes me happy, makes him happy!  So after thinking of a couple of places where I could dress like a movie star in disguise and not be miserable, we settled on Reno.

Yes, Reno can have some pretty warm temps too, but they don't last for 6 months out of the year!!

So here I am, finally starting this blog that I have thought about for over a year!  And I already have so much to share with you! 

We have been

 

Hiking

 

Cycling

 

 

Fishing

 

 

Water Skiing

 

 

Snow Skiing

 

 

And my new favorite

Snowshoeing

 

Yes that's beautiful Lake Tahoe behind me!

 

We've also been to San Francisco, California Gold Country and going to events like Hot August Nights, The Great Reno Balloon Races, The Rib Cook Off.....the list goes on forever!!

I hope you follow along as I share with you "Why I Love Living In Reno"