River Crossing in the Monitor Valley

The Monitor Valley is a huge and beautiful valley located in Central Nevada. The valley stretches for more than 60 miles in length and averages 10-20 miles in width. One road…a gravel road called the Belmont Road…runs through the entire valley. This road begins on the north at Highway 50. Or, you can access this road in Belmont, Nevada (which more or less marks the southern end of the Monitor Valley). Read the rest of this entry »

High Peaks of the Toquima Range

The Monitor Valley is one very, very lonely and isolated place. How lonely? Simple…the valley contains exactly ZERO towns. Zero services. And, as far as residences go…with the exception of a handful (and I do mean a handful, like two) of isolated ranches, the valley is for all purposes uninhabited.

And it isn’t like the valley is small, either. The Monitor Valley stretches all the way between Highway 50 (on the North end) down to historic town of Belmont (on the South end)…for a distance of over 60 miles! The valley also is very wide, similar to other Nevada valleys…having a width that varies between 10 to 20 miles. Read the rest of this entry »

The Bellagio Hotel & Casino at Dusk

The Bellagio Hotel and Casino is one of the finest hotels in town and also plays host to what is in my opinion the finest free sight available…the nightly showing of the Fountains of the Bellagio. These fountains…and there are hundreds of them…prople water 100 feet into the air, all of which is choreographed to different music. The fountain show is fun, beautiful to watch and is just soooooo Las Vegas…being totally different from anything you’ll find anywhere else. Read the rest of this entry »

Graceful Waters of the Fountains of the Bellagio

The Bellagio Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas is one of the nicest hotels in the city. And is also one of the best tourist attractions around. Ever evening the Fountains of the Bellagio perform a water show like no other. This water show plays out right in front of the Bellagio Hotel itself, in the rather large pond/lake that is there. You get spectacular views and see something you won’t see anywhere else. Read the rest of this entry »

Towering Columns of Water

The Bellagio is considered one of the premiere hotels in Las Vegas. It is not inexpensive…but unlike many places that charge an arm and a leg, at least at the Bellagio you do get what you pay for.

The photographs in this gallery showcase both the Bellagio Hotel itself along with the gorgeous Fountains of the Bellagio, the most unique water show you are likely to find anywhere. Be sure to check out the other galleries that showcase the Bellagio, too. For more information about taking photos of this watershow, read the article I prepared called How to Photograph the Fountains of the Bellagio. Read the rest of this entry »

Admiring the Fountains of the Bellagio in Las Vegas

The Bellagio is widely considered one of the premiere resorts in Las Vegas…and it has prices to match. It is also my favorite place in Vegas too…both to stay at and to photograph. The rooms of the Bellagio range from excellent to superb. The food is expensive…but well worth the price. Even their buffet is superb…a rather rare thing in Las Vegas, sadly.

And then, of course, there are the Fountains of Bellagio. Vegas has numerous attractions and unique things. Yet, I still find the Fountains of Bellagio the most unique “sight” in town. Read the rest of this entry »

Steam Engine Warming Up

The Nevada Northern Railways is a historic railroad that is based on Ely, Nevada. It is near-daily rides except during the winter months, when a weekend schedule is followed. The railroad has several diesel engines along with several steam engines as well.

If you happen to be in Ely, spending a few hours to take a trip on the Nevada Northern is definitely a suggested thing to do. And if you are a rail fan, a trip to Ely to ride the Nevada Northern is basically a “must do” thing before taking up residence six feet under. Read the rest of this entry »

Engine of the Nevada Northern Railway

The Nevada Northern Railroad is a historical railroad that still operates a steam engine. It is based in Ely, Nevada…and during the summer months offers twice daily trips. The first trip heads up to Ruth, which is the base of a very large mine. The second trip…usually done in the evening…heads towards the North towards the town of McGill. Read the rest of this entry »