Remote wildlife refuge offers beauty, diversity
If you are a wildlife photographer, aspire to become one or simply enjoy a very remote place “where the wild things are,” consider investing some of this long summer in a visit to Sheldon National...
View ArticleSierras home to Devil’s Postpile
Mammoth Lakes, California, in the eastern Sierra Nevada Mountains, is the jumping-off place to visit Devil’s Postpile National Monument. The monument was established in 1911 to preserve a rare columnar...
View ArticleEly offers cool respite from scorching heat
Sick of the scorching Southern Nevada summer? Ely is a wonderful escape destination this time of year to enjoy outdoor activities and visit historic sites at pleasant temperatures.
View ArticleWupatki provides glimpse into Pueblos’ ancestors
Wupatki National Monument in Arizona is about a 45-minute drive east of Flagstaff. The park boasts 35,000 acres, encompassing roughly 2,500 documented archaeological sites. While you won’t be able to...
View ArticleFall colors add to Zion’s scenic views
With cooler autumn temperatures upon us, my thoughts always go to Zion National Park in Utah. Just a few hours’ drive from Boulder City, the park seems worlds away with its majestic red sandstone...
View ArticleCamp, picnic or bird-watch at bend along river
Big Bend of the Colorado State Recreation Area is at the southern tip of Nevada, along the Colorado River, about 6 miles south of Laughlin. It’s a great place to visit, even for a day trip, as it’s not...
View ArticleLone Pine visit like walking onto movie set
Lone Pine, California is a laid-back town of around 2,000 people in Owens Valley on the foothills of the eastern Sierra Nevada. You’ve probably heard of it because it’s used as a base camp for hiking...
View ArticleMonument status would help preserve treasured site
Outdoor lovers have long recognized the special character of the southernmost part of Clark County with its expanses of open land, geological wonders, canyons, springs, rolling hills, prehistoric sites...
View ArticleMake a date to visit ranch
China Ranch Date Farm makes an easy cool-season getaway for a day of treats and hiking in a place the entire family will enjoy.
View ArticlePark on fire with geologic, archaelogic sights
With its red and orange Aztec sandstone formations surrounded by mountains of gray and tan limestone, Nevada’s Valley of Fire State Park is a feast for the eyes. Established to protect the scenic,...
View ArticleCold always brings threat of hypothermia
Although here in Southern Nevada we don’t experience the brutal winters seen in much of the West, hypothermia can still be a real threat for outdoor lovers. Many people are unaware that you can become...
View ArticleNatural appreciation: Teach children to hike, visit great outdoors
Introducing your children to the great outdoors and teaching them to appreciate nature are two of the best gifts you can give them.
View ArticleHiking trails get more traffic during pandemic
After a spring coronavirus lockdown, Las Vegas Valley residents have taken to local hiking trails in large numbers.
View ArticleWinter makes canyon views more grand
Arizona’s Grand Canyon National Park is one of the most popular destinations in the world. The hub of the park is the South Rim, about a 4½-hour drive from Boulder City. This breathtaking canyon is as...
View ArticleTucson perfect for those craving getaway
If you are itching to get away for a few days, but don’t want to travel too far, consider Tucson, Arizona.
View ArticleDeath Valley’s Eureka Dunes perfect for adventurers
To visit Eureka Dunes in Death Valley National Park, California, takes preparation and a willingness to drive some rough backcountry gravel roads. It’s quite an adventure just getting there, but in...
View ArticleExplore Zion with field of experts
The Zion National Park Forever Project (formerly known as the Zion Canyon Field Institute) is now in its 20th year of hosting field programs. Below are the events scheduled through July, yet be...
View ArticleFalls an oasis in Death Valley
When you think of Death Valley National Park, California, you probably don’t conjure images of a year-round stream and waterfall. But at Darwin Falls you get that and more.
View ArticleMeadows are birders’ paradise
Ash Meadows National Wildlife Refuge is a wonderful place to hop your way into spring. An easy day trip of about 100 miles from Boulder City, this 24,000-acre refuge lies in Amargosa Valley, a few...
View ArticleExplore history, raft, fish, camp at Lees Ferry on Colorado River
In Lees Ferry, Arizona, the past remains visible in the present. It is a good destination for a night or two beneath the stars in a remote area along the Colorado River at the eastern base of the...
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