About Michael H. Dickman

Originally from Cincinnati, Michael has a Ph.D. in chemistry from the University of California at Irvine, and a law degree from Franklin Pierce Law Center in Concord, New Hampshire. He has also lived in the Washington, DC area, and Bremen, Germany. Currently residing in LV, Michael's interests include games and puzzles, computer programming, science, cooking, and ceramics.

October 9, 2009 Michael H. Dickman

Measuring Frenchman Mountain

Driving east on Lake Mead Boulevard, about a mile or so past the last houses in North Las Vegas, there is a place on the right to pull off and park. To the north, on the left, is Sunrise Mountain.

October 2, 2009 Michael H. Dickman

Back to Packing a Backpack

It's October and the air is cooler. Time to start hiking! Here are some tips for choosing your gear.

September 25, 2009 Michael H. Dickman

Getting Dirty in Vegas

Almost everyone has made something from clay at some time in life. It is a primal, instinctive activity. Pick up a piece of clay, and it's natural to form it into a shape.

September 18, 2009 Michael H. Dickman

In the Lair of the Funky Frogfish

In some ways, all natural history museums are alike. Open the door and you enter a realm of ancient dinosaurs, beautiful rocks, and wild animals. But each museum's collection is unique, too. Come along with me to the Las Vegas

September 11, 2009 Michael H. Dickman

The Liberace Museum

Who is Liberace? That was the question put to us at a Las Vegas visitor's center when I was with a group looking for a possible discount to the Liberace Museum. If you're under a certain age, there's a good