Ruin Running

Living in Las Vegas is not just about bright lights, 24HR entertainment and gambling. Just outside of this lavish oasis lies another world. It offers endless adventure and spectacular beauty. The history of ancient cultures are etched into the Nevada desert, waiting to be discovered.

Jen and I spend many weekends exploring the deserts of southern Nevada. Her interests are in Native American rock art and amateur archaeology. I enjoy the beauty, silence and calm of being in the middle of nowhere. We are members of the Nevada Archaeological Site Stewardship Program. This program educates on the importance of preserving historical sites. It teaches proper rock art etiquette, and provides us our own site to monitor, preserve and protect. Since becoming involved in this program, we were lucky enough to discover a one of a kind artifact which is now in the possession of the Nevada BLM. Unfortunately, we cannot discuss this item until it has been properly researched, carbon dated and processed through the Government Bureaucracy. We did, however, receive an award for our discovery.









Jen also discovered ancient Native American hunting blinds, 1,000yr old corn cobs, and undocumented rock art panels . She is quite the Lora Croft. She is interested in pursuing archaeology. Several professionals studying her find have said," Are you sure this is what you want to do? It might be all down hill after this!"

I also enjoy the thought of pursuing a career in Archaeology. However, I'm content in discovery of these locations and, more than anything, driving us in my Jeep.


So, check back to discover the amazing sights, places, secrets and history of what lies beyond the neon lights of Las Vegas........