Snow-kissed landscapes make Zion winter wonderland
Zion National Park in Southern Utah is one of our favorite landscapes any time of year, but in winter its stark mountains, stripped of summer foliage, will be all the more breathtaking, especially if...
View ArticleRemote refuge home to palm oasis
If you feel the need for a very remote getaway, then the Kofa National Wildlife Refuge in Arizona might be a good bet. Located pretty much on the road to nowhere, it is itself a wonderful destination...
View ArticleSaguaros at home in Sonoran Desert
Most people see their first saguaro (pronounced “sah-wah-roh) cactus on television, perhaps in a cartoon or a Western movie. The signature plants of the Sonoran Desert, towering saguaro cacti...
View ArticleRemains of old outpost ‘preserved’
Fort Piute makes a wonderful day outing to a remote area in the extreme eastern region of the Mojave National Preserve in California. You’ll need to be prepared for this trip, though, as the road is...
View ArticleBridge extends welcome to Havasu visitors
Moving one of England’s tourist attractions to the American Southwest sounded far-fetched until somebody did it. Now it has become the second most popular tourist destination in Arizona, only being...
View ArticlePark features more than namesake Joshua trees
Joshua Tree National Park, California, lies about 185 miles from Boulder City, but the scenic route seems just a hop, skip and jump, for it consists partly of a drive in the remote and visually...
View ArticleDesert living heralded in Palm Springs
For outdoor lovers who are looking for a family or multigenerational weekend, Palm Springs, California, will certainly fit the bill. While there are hundreds of wonderful things to do here, three...
View ArticleOrchards highlight visit to Capitol Reef
Capitol Reef National Park in Utah boasts some of the finest rock formations and geologic wonders in the West, including the Waterpocket Fold, a wrinkle in the Earth that extends 100 miles. It is also...
View ArticleNavajo heritage, spirit high point of Canyon de Chelly visit
Canyon de Chelly National Monument in Arizona puts Navajo heritage into the spotlight.
View ArticleWaterfall standout of Grand Staircase-Escalante
While it would take a lifetime to see all the extraordinary wonders of the 1.87-million-acre Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument in Utah, even on a short visit you can hike to some of the...
View ArticleCatalina evokes visions of romance, nature
For many who grew up in the 1950s or ’60s, the name of Santa Catalina will always evoke the vision of California at its most romantic, thanks to the Four Preps’ influential pop song of the same name....
View Article94-year-old still out on the green
Feeling younger than ever, 94-year old Virginia “Birdie” Hurst is an avid golfer who has no plans to slow down.
View ArticleFishers angle for best spot
Anglers covered the shorelines at Veterans’ Memorial Park on Saturday, June 11, as Boulder City hosted the Southern Nevada free fishing day event.
View ArticlePickleball proves popular; city to add courts
The sport of pickleball is expanding faster than the dry areas at Lake Mead, with over 5 million players nationwide. Boulder City has noticed this and, in a recent City Council meeting, approved...
View ArticleTrail provides glimpse into dam’s history
A trail passes through tunnels of Lake Mead history and hints at the challenges of taming a once-wild Colorado River to harness its water and power. The mostly flat Historic Railroad Trail allows...
View ArticleRegistration begins for youth sports
Registration is now being accepted from those interested in participating in Boulder City Parks and Recreation Department’s 2023 youth basketball or floor hockey leagues.
View ArticlePolice arrest suspect in fatal shootings of teen brothers
Edward Gonzalez is charged with murder, illegally possessing a gun and child abuse/neglect.
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