What’s a powdery-soft, white-sand beach doing in the middle of Utah? Stop asking questions and just enjoy it, I told myself. Hard not …
John Dvorak
How Mexican Hat, Utah got its name
More than just a peculiar name, Mexican Hat, Utah is of significance to lovers of the Southwest for being next to Valley of the Gods, …
Paddling Black Canyon and the Colorado River
Paddling through Black Canyon is a treat. The calm, cold water of the Colorado River is crystal clear here, exposing details on the …
Driving Distances from Las Vegas to Outdoor Escapes
Even though people commonly overlook Las Vegas as an outdoorsy place, the city's location is actually ideal for outdoors enthusiasts. …
The treasures of Lake Mead National Recreation Area
A lot of people think that Lake Mead National Recreation Area is only worth visiting to see Hoover Dam. Think again. It's true that …
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 …