Even though people commonly overlook Las Vegas as an outdoorsy place, the city's location is actually ideal for outdoors enthusiasts. …
John Dvorak
Getting to know Las Vegas Hiking Trails
The real jackpot in Las Vegas goes to local hikers. Everyone wins here thanks to dozens of excellent trails in every direction. To the …
So many petroglyphs, so close to Las Vegas
When I started hiking the Petroglyphs Trail on the outskirts of Las Vegas, I had no idea how just how extensive the collection of rock …
The Great Lakes of the Colorado River
What do Lake Mead, Lake Powell, Lake Havasu, and Lake Mohave all have in common? They're all children of the mighty Colorado River, a …
A collection of California sunsets from Venice Beach
During the four years that I lived near the beach in Venice, I enjoyed more than a few epic sunsets. Facing west, the view from the beach …
Great Hikes: Coyote Gulch
Coyote Gulch was calling my name. Of all the hikes to do in Utah, this one seemed to stick out. It was the right length, it was on my route, …
Bye-bye smoky California, hello Utah
Getting out of Los Angeles to escape September's smoky skies seemed like a no-brainer. I had been waiting for the opportunity to take a road …
Photo Gallery: Utah’s Smoky Mountain Road
Driving from Lake Powell to Escalante, Utah is one hell of a scenic route. The few dirt roads that navigate the foreboding terrain give …
Camping Options for Kern River and Lake Isabella
If you like camping, then you'll love the Kern River and Lake Isabella. It's as simple as that. There's literally hundreds of campsites …