Reno native escapes the hustle and bustle of her new San Francisco home to feed her craving for Nevada solitude.

Have you ever driven to Gerlach past the Smoke Creek Desert? Set Your Sights on a Different Avenue of Getting There, and Take a Walk on the East Side

Maybe it’s the adventure of discovering what lies over the next ridge, or the solitude of a remote alpine lake at sunset, or the sense of self-reliance that comes with carrying all your earthly needs on your back