Streambed serves as scenic trail through Hackberry Canyon, Utah
Hackberry Canyon lies in the southern part of Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument in Utah. The long drive pays off in endless solitude, stunning scenery and a streambed hike.
View ArticleVisit giants, see giant vistas in Sequoia
Many a wish list includes the aspiration to walk among the world’s largest trees. That’s a relatively easy wish to fulfill in California’s Sequoia and Kings Canyon national parks, about a seven-hour...
View ArticlePool opens for summer Monday
The Boulder City Municipal Pool reopens Monday, May 31, after being closed for several weeks to remove the bubble.
View ArticleSpring-fed gardens turn park into lush oasis
Kershaw-Ryan State Park in Lincoln County is a wonderful place to spend the day or camp for a night.
View ArticleTufa give Mono Lake its unique look
Mono Lake is located just east of the Sierra Nevada Range by the small town of Lee Vining, California, the eastern gateway to Yosemite National Park. Seeing it is a uniquely Western experience and...
View ArticleDesert ‘Ironman’: Harvey tackles tough roads in motorcycle races
Boulder City resident Chuck Harvey has his eyes on the prize — first place in his class at the 2021 Baja 1000 in Mexico.
View ArticleMore scenery, less crowds: Summer ‘grand’ time to visit canyon’s North Rim
If you are planning a visit to Grand Canyon National Park, Arizona — and most people do have that visit on their bucket lists — you might consider aiming at the North Rim instead of the better-known...
View ArticleFlaming Gorge known for fiery scenery, water activities
Flaming Gorge National Recreation Area, located in southwestern Wyoming and northeastern Utah, makes an ideal summer destination for those seeking cool weather, stunning scenery or lots of...
View ArticleNavajo park provides monumental sights
One of the most picturesque places in the world is practically at our doorstep: the Monument Valley Navajo Tribal Park. Located on the border of Utah and Arizona, the park boasts buttes, mesas, spires,...
View ArticleSlot canyons, rock formations highlight visit to Grand Staircase Escalante
Grand Staircase Escalante National Monument, located in south central Utah, was established in 1996 and currently encompasses about 1 million acres. It boasts some of the Southwest’s most impressive...
View ArticleLeaf-peeping opportunities plateau in Utah
A chill is in the air in the Southwest’s high elevations, and fall foliage season is upon us. One of the best ways for Southern Nevadans to enjoy it this month is to head up to the Markagunt Plateau,...
View ArticleTrip to Banshee Canyon short but adventurous
The Rings Trail to Banshee Canyon is a short but adventurous outing in California’s Mojave National Preserve. It offers the unique challenge of navigating a narrow slot canyon using ring bolts to aid...
View ArticlePioneer spirit lingers in Grafton, Utah
Although Grafton, Utah, is just a few miles off the main road to Zion National Park, it seems worlds removed from the park’s bustle. It’s quite possible you’ll be the only visitor as you stroll among...
View ArticlePicturesque canyons draw visitors, photographers
There are thousands of colorful sandstone slot canyons in the Southwest and because no two are the same, exploring each is a unique experience. Some of the most picturesque canyons are found deep in...
View ArticleVaried geology, history evident throughout Death Valley
You could spend months or even years exploring Death Valley National Park in California and never see it all, but for first-time visitors even a day trip can be more than satisfying, and now is a good...
View ArticleLandscape marked by giant designs
You might have seen aerial photos of geoglyphs in Peru and Chili or even those located in Great Britain and Australia, but here in the United States we also have equivalent cultural treasures.
View ArticleCanyon home to many petroglyphs
Grapevine Canyon is one of the finest petroglyph sites in Southern Nevada. It is also one of the easiest to visit on a day trip, located in the southern part of Lake Mead National Recreation Area, near...
View ArticleHoliday basketball camp set
The Boulder City Parks and Recreation Department is again offering a holiday youth basketball camp for children in grades 2-8.
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