Reluctant to head back east for the holidays, we decided this year to road-trip through the southwest with our dog Whiskey.

We started with a drive through the central valley, stopping at Harris Ranch for snacks and steak, and spending the first evening at Panamint Springs on Christmas Eve. It was a little chilly, but we warmed up with prickly pear cactus margaritas by the campfire.

Titus Canyon mouth

Titus Canyon mouth

Action Dog

Action Dog



After a morning drive through Death Valley, and a hike up Titus Canyon, we ended up in Las Vegas. We spotted our goal, Elvis in a Santa hat, and enjoyed the visual feast of the Fremont Experience and the traditional Jewish Christmas dinner of Chinese food.

Xmas Elvis at the Whiskey Licker Bar

Xmas Elvis at the Whiskey Licker Bar

Vegas Means Cocktails

Vegas Means Cocktails