Heyburn, ID to Reno, Nevada

We left Heyburn and traveled to Twin Falls, Idaho where we stopped at a bridge over the Snake River. At this point, the Snake flows through a deep canyon. Several photos of the Snake River at this point, including a waterfall. We then took US Hwy 93 south and crossed into Nevada at Jackpot, Nevada. Jackpot is frequented by many people from Idaho who go there to the casinos due to its proximity. Leaving Jackpot, there is nothing but bare land for many, many miles until Interstate 80. We have traveled Hwy 93 many times, and refer to it as the "Jimmy shortcut," after Steve's nephew (whose wife and kids we just saw), who told us that it was a faster way to Idaho than going up I-15. On I-80, we encountered several construction zones. In fact, we have seen lots of construction on the highways we have traveled. Many of them had signs indicating the cost was funded by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act which, of course, was part of the federal stimulus program. Believe us when we say that the road work was badly needed! We arrived in Reno at a KOA Campground next to the Boomtown Casino and above the Truckee River. Photo of campground and Truckee River. We are here to prepare for Burning Man. Since this event takes place in a desert playa about 110 miles north of Reno with absolutely no services, we had to plan each meal over the next 7 days, go to the grocery store, and also purchase containers for water. Our RV fresh water tank only holds 30 gallons of water....not enough for drinking, showers, etc for a whole week. So, we are bringing an additional 47 gallons of water, plus numerous small water bottles. Since no pets are allowed at Burning Man, we made prior arrangements at Pet Playhouse in Reno where Tinsel will be boarded. We scheduled this based upon their Internet site, so first thing to do here was to check it out and make sure it was as advertised. Fortunately it appeared to be an excellent choice. Tinsel will have a "suite," to stay in at night, but during the day she will participate in group play with other dogs. This all takes place in a new facility, roomy and air conditioned throughout. No dogs here are ever in crates. She will also get 30 minutes of individual ball play each day, and on Thursday she will get a strapped in scenic van tour of Reno!! If you would like to see what the Pet Playhouse is all about go to: http://www.petplayhouse.biz/. One final note, due to its remoteness, there is no cell service nor Internet connection at Burning Man. Therefore, the next and final post will not be until just after September 7, when we finally arrive home! We promise that the post will be extensive and there will be many, many photos. We have never been to Burning Man, but from what we hear, it is an eye full!