Nevada Ghost Towns & Beyond

Wednesday, I woke to pogonip, frozen fog. I love pogonip; it makes the entire world look white and surreal. It reminds me of Hoth, the frozen planet in Star Wars. The morning started socked in with fog at the ranch. So instead of sitting down at my desk to work, I put on fleece-lined pants and a shirt, added three more layers, and headed out to explore the winter wonderland. Once I left ... VIEW POST

Last week, I headed to Lakeview, Oregon, to train with world-renowned firearms instructor Clint Smith at Thunder Ranch. A three-day defensive handgun class was available, and I jumped at the chance to train at the finest facility of its kind in the world. Leave it to me to have a one-in-a-million malfunction during a malfunction drill. Of course, I had to visit historical sites along the way, ... VIEW POST

How long has Tami been traveling and exploring? Someone recently asked me this question. Using my big degree and license, I can tell you that personality traits generally stay the same. I remember always wanting to be out exploring; I have never been one to sit still. From committing my first "jailbreak" as a toddler so I could explore to driver's education classes visiting ghost towns, I ... VIEW POST