The Living Desert - Garden-Scale Railroad

Located in Palm Springs, the Living Desert is a collection of animals, plants, and many other exhibits. Among those exhibits is a "garden-scale" model railroad. If you like model trains, this is definitely worth a visit.

If you like "garden-scale" railroad layouts like this one, you should visit the one at the Los Angeles County Fairgrounds in Pomona. This model railroad has many different features to it. One can spend a lot of time checking out all of the little details.

There are many "scenes" depicted here including mountains, the Grand Canyon, and remnants of Route 66.

You can see more photos of this model railroad, as well as many others, at my photography website: DSmithPhotography.SmugMug.com

Camping in Las Vegas?

I know what you're thinking... camping in Las Vegas? Nobody camps in Las Vegas, or do they?

It was time to get the RV back on the road again, so I thought I would give the Las Vegas KOA a try. It is basically a huge parking lot next to the Circus Circus Hotel and Casino located on the north end of The Strip. I was pleasantly surprised how quiet and relaxing an experience it was. The office staff were extremely nice and helpful, and the facility was was well maintained. Full hookups are available to make your stay very comfortable. They even have a "dog park" for your canine buddies.Spring Break turned-out to be a great time of the year to visit with daytime temperatures in the low 80's and evening temperatures cooling to the high 60's.Photo Gallery: D. Smith Photography