Sherril is a freelance writer and researcher from Reno, Nevada. She loves the history of the west, pets, gardening, cooking, needlework and crafts, and travel. She's been a freelancer for over 15 years, specializing in those topics and more. She is a guide for About.com for Reno and Lake Tahoe, and is passionate about America's National Parks, her pets, and her family. She also loves the Anaheim Angels and San Diego Chargers!