Megg Mueller

Mar 4, 2025 | nevadamagazine.com | Megg Mueller

March 4, 2025Burning Man’s impact on Nevada goes beyond the desert. BY MEGG MUELLERThe annual Burning Man festival, held in the Black Rock Desert north of Reno, is an iconic event where creativity, radical self-expression, and community thrive. But the weeklong gathering leaves a lasting imprint on Nevada that extends far beyond the event itself. Radical Self Expression Burning Man is renowned for its art installations, which can be massive, interactive, or surreal—and sometimes all of the above.

Mar 4, 2025 | nevadamagazine.com | Megg Mueller

March 4, 2025One woman and a rented campervan take on southern Nevada. BY MEGG MUELLEROur desire to unplug and find some solitude is real. A heavy emphasis on the solitude part has been trending of late; venturing out solo is an increasingly popular way to travel. I’ve been following a few social media groups devoted to solo travel, and specifically, solo travel for women. The idea is appealing for many reasons, but it’s also a bit scary.

Nov 1, 2024 | nevadamagazine.com | Megg Mueller

November 1, 2024A few tips for catching a glimpse of Nevada’s animal kingdom. BY MEGG MUELLERI’ll never forget the first time I spotted a roadrunner in southern Nevada during a trip to Laughlin. Born and raised in the northern part of the state, I’d never seen these awesome birds before, and it was a great reminder that the critters we see every day might be brand new to someone else.

Nov 1, 2024 | nevadamagazine.com | Megg Mueller

November 1, 2024Middle-of-Nevada lodging is the perfect place to find your center. BY MEGG MUELLERMany moons ago, I wrote about my best-ever stay in Nevada, at a little place in Kingston. Times change and businesses close, so my search began anew for my favorite spot. I’m thrilled to say I’ve got a new leader on the clubhouse wall, and I’m not surprised it happens to be in the same locale.

Nov 1, 2024 | nevadamagazine.com | Megg Mueller

November 1, 2024A quick history—plus how-to guide—for visiting the state’s many uninhabited burgs. BY MEGG MUELLERNevada is known for many things: Las Vegas, mining, and wide-open spaces, for example. While some people may be aware, it’s perhaps less known that the state is home to more ghost towns than currently populated ones. Many states have ghost towns, but here, there are more than 600 spread across the desert landscape.