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Mychelle Blake

Mychelle Blake is a Las Vegas-based freelance writer, website designer, and social media consultant who covers Nevada and the Southwest for Only In Your State. A longtime Las Vegas resident, Mychelle writes about the Silver State with the knowing perspective of someone who has made peace with the desert heat and discovered everything worth loving about Nevada beyond the Strip.

Stays
Hotels & Resorts

The Scariest Hotel In America Is Right Here In Nevada

Tonopah's Clown Motel is a creepy, clown-themed motel known for its unsettling decor and proximity to an old cemetery.

by Mychelle Blake
on May 16
Sign for Clown Motel featuring a colorful clown graphic, with details about room rates and amenities.
Trips & Routes

Here’s The Perfect Weekend Itinerary If You Love Exploring Nevada’s Waterfalls

by Mychelle Blake
on Feb 3
Map showing a road trip route for exploring waterfalls in Nevada, with key locations and a water droplet graphic.
State Pride
History

Step Inside The Abandoned Nevada Town That Survived The Atomic Era

The Nevada Test Site, a significant Cold War nuclear testing location, is now a monitored and partially accessible historical site.

by Mychelle Blake
on Sep 25
Aerial view of a vast, barren landscape with numerous circular depressions and sparse vegetation.
Stays

These Cozy Cabins Are Everything You Need For The Ultimate Fall Getaway In Nevada

Discover some of the best cabin rentals in Nevada for a perfect winter getaway.

by Mychelle Blake
on Nov 14
A scenic view of a valley with rolling green hills, a small house, and snow-capped mountains in the background.
Experiences
Activities

Visit These 7 Ice Skating Rinks In Nevada For Some Magical Winter Fun

Discover seven indoor and outdoor ice skating rinks in Nevada for family-friendly winter fun.

by Mychelle Blake
on Nov 12
A lively outdoor ice skating rink with a decorated Christmas tree and mountains in the background, filled with skaters.