The largest desert in the U.S.A. covers most of Nevada and touches five states in total. It's bigger than any state east of the Mississippi, …
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Colorado River hot springs via Goldstrike Canyon
Hot springs next to the Colorado River, you say? True story, so get your hiking boots on and be sure to bring a swimsuit. The hot …
Taking a Weekend to Telephone Cove on Lake Mohave
I recently dialed up an early-November weekend camping trip from Las Vegas. Telephone Cove at Lake Mohave answered the call. The bold …
How to enjoy snowy Las Vegas
Snowy Las Vegas is more common than you might think. While it's admittedly rare for it to snow on the Strip, the mountains to the west of …
Hike Black Mountain for supreme views of Las Vegas valley
There's sure to be a few opinions about where the best view of the Las Vegas valley can be found. If you're standing on top of Black …
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 …