Leaves, creatures and history mark easy Mount Charleston trail
An off-the-beaten fall foliage circuit is Kyle Canyon’s Acastus Trail, which offers the chance to spot Gambel oak leaves changing from greens to reds, golds and browns.
View ArticleValley of Fire, Bowl of Fire both perfect for fall excursions
Southern Nevada’s favorable fall weather translates into good times in outdoor spaces that have fire in their names.
View ArticleTrailhead between Las Vegas, Pahrump offers easy hikes, grand payoffs
A sense of adventure and plenty of hiking sensibility are what’s needed for Late Night Trailhead, where manageable and meandering trails sprawl into the Las Vegas outback.
View ArticleGrab your skis, there’s still plenty of schuss on Utah slopes
Southern Utah ski resorts offer skiers and snowboarders a frosted February wonderland with picture-perfect panoramas of surrounding forests and mountains.
View ArticleIt’s bloom time: Where to look for desert wildflowers
For wildflower chasers, March, April and May mean bursts of magnificent color from seemingly mundane plants in the Mojave Desert.
View ArticleSpring hiking brings your best chance to see Nevada’s lizards, snakes
April kicks off the reemergence of desert reptiles. Among the easier species to spot are side-blotched lizards, zebra tails, yellow-backed spiny lizards, and chuckwallas.
View ArticleMount Charleston makes perfect summer getaway
As temperatures soar and scorch our concrete jungle, the forest shade and cooler air of the nearby Spring Mountains offer a reprieve.
View ArticleTry night hiking to defy Las Vegas summer heat
Some intrepid Southern Nevadans choose paths of darkness in their bid to keep hiking adventures alive during sizzling summer months.
View ArticleHiking among Mount Charleston’s bristlecone pines — PHOTOS
Great Basin bristlecone pines are gnarly, twisted tales of survival and inspiration. Lucky for local desert dwellers, hiking paths wind past these ancient, animated trees high above the valley floor.
View ArticleStroll among Life is Beautiful murals — PHOTOS
Mural admirers don’t need a defined path to get the most from a near decade of creativity left behind by the annual Life is Beautiful music festival in downtown Las Vegas.
View ArticleTrail explores origin stories of Lake Mead, Hoover Dam
The mostly flat Historic Railroad Trail allows walkers and bicyclists to travel back to the early 1930s.
View ArticleCooler months invite Southern Nevada hikers to explore
Fall makes a fine time to explore areas best avoided during scorching summer days, such as Valley of Fire and Sloan Canyon.
View Article2,900-acre park provides recreation, respite from urban Las Vegas
Taking to the trails at Clark County Wetlands Park is good for the heart and mind, and a recently launched mobile app can help with both the exercise and education.
View ArticleJanuary hike at Red Rock offers hope for inspired year ahead
Starting off the new year with a Red Rock nature show has been my Jan. 1 choice most years for the past three decades.
View ArticleOn the trail of winter magic in Lake Tahoe’s snowy wonderland
For those entertaining extra wintry indulgences and traveling 450 miles, Northern Nevada and its mountains surrounding Lake Tahoe promise pristine and playful times.
View ArticleSuperbloom or not, Death Valley beckons in springtime — PHOTOS
Fields of ephemeral wildflowers aren’t expected this year at Death Valley, but the nearby national park’s rock-solidly stunning geology never takes time off.
View ArticleExploring the wonders of Red Rock’s Calico Basin — PHOTOS
Finding shooting stars and orchids in the no-frills Mojave Desert sounds like an impossible task, yet they’ll be blooming in April and May at Calico Basin.
View ArticleTap into Lake Mead’s fun side on a kayaking adventure
The rhythm of kayaking comes fairly naturally, but logging some time in the water is essential before planning anything challenging.
View ArticleA summer getaway that won’t leave your fitness goals behind
A ride along California’s 80-mile Pacific Surfliner train route comes with incomparable ocean views and opportunities to switch up exercise routines in beach towns.
View ArticleEnjoying Red Rock’s scenic splendor in summer requires strategy
For anyone needing a Red Rock fix in July or August, a successful approach would include early-bird behavior, heat tolerance, educational ambition and plenty of drinking water.
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