So I just have to say, I was so incredibly pleased with my stay at the Hilton Grand Vacations Suites on the Las Vegas Strip (herein after HGVSotLVS). It's by far the nicest Las Vegas hotel I've ever stayed in and ranks among my most favorite chain hotel stays ever.
I lived in San Diego for about 3 1/2 years and have been yearning for a little vacay back there. I wasn't gluten free when I lived there, but it's nice to know there are some friendly spots where I can eat now.
The Highline Trail seems to be the best bet for a view-filled day hike through Glacier National Park. Our trek took us along the main trail's 7.6 miles of relatively easy trail, followed by a 2 mile round-trip spur trail to the Grinnell Glacier Overlook (more on this later) and then a 4 mile descent down the Loop Trail to catch our shuttle back to the Logan Pass parking lot.
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Well, it's time to begin consulting these two books. You see, when we bought them it was with the hope that someday we will own a house and be able to plant our whole yard full of edible plants. In the mean time we've been sticking to container gardening and over the past three years we've been carefully cultivating an edible container garden.
But this year things will be different because our wonderful landlords have agreed to let us convert half of our front yard into an edible garden!
On this trip to Las Vegas, I tried to stay off the main part of the strip as much as possible. Since I was here for a work trip that was fairly easy. With the exception of one harrowing drive down half the strip at night, I managed to avoid it completely and still get out and do a couple of things.
Juniper Moon Farm is starting a magazine all about making things - everything from knitting to food and more! It sounds perfect for me so I've become a backer. Help them out at Kickstarter!