Explore the Clark County Wetlands Park — VIDEO

By Mat Luschek / Las Vegas Review-Journal

November 13, 2018 - 11:31 pm

Updated November 23, 2018 - 11:24 am

The Clark County Wetlands Park is ready to kick off it’s 2019 Wetland Walker program.

This year the park will be celebrating the Northern Flicker. The program is designed to teach about that bird, and encourage people to visit the wetlands and walk the same distance the bird migrates each year.

Hikers in May start along Fletcher Canyon trail, which remains open while several other popular ...

Explore lesser-known hiking routes at Southern Nevada’s favorite summertime retreat

By Natalie Burt Outdoor Adventures

June 14, 2024 - 9:28 am

Hiking options may be limited, but Mount Charleston’s network of still-open trails offers plenty of picturesque views and potential discoveries.

The Silver Mesa Pool on Allen Lane in North Las Vegas is shown in this undated photo. (North La ...

Stay cool this weekend — by meeting police officers

By Paul Pearson / RJ

June 13, 2024 - 1:01 pm

The North Las Vegas Police Department is hosting a summer bash that will give people a chance to meet police officers while beating the heat.

Yes, gym pools need lifeguards, health officials say, citing a death

By Sean Hemmersmeier / RJ

June 13, 2024 - 6:51 pm

Many Las Vegas Valley gyms had exceptions that allowed them to operate pools without lifeguards. The Southern Nevada Health District is ending those exceptions.

Some relief from heat for golfers at facility near Strip

By Sean Hemmersmeier / RJ

June 13, 2024 - 10:48 am

Atomic Golf customers had called its bays “stifling.” The off-Strip facility said it has fixed its system and is offering guests other ways to stay cool.

Daniela Filippini returns a ball while playing on one of the temporary courts used to try out n ...

‘Dink around and find out’: Inside the first World Pickleball Conference

By Jason Bracelin • / RJ

June 8, 2024 - 8:55 am

The fast-rising sport gets its moment in the sun with its own convention in the convention capital of the world.

Fireworks go off above the Green Valley Ranch, on Sunday, July 4, 2021, in Henderson. (Bizuayeh ...

4th of July fireworks shows coming to Station Casinos resorts

By Samantha Segura / RJ

June 4, 2024 - 10:52 am

Fourth of July fireworks are scheduled to light up the night sky at three Station Casinos locations across the Las Vegas Valley.

Chicken N Pickle, which features a casual, chef-driven restaurant and sports bar that boasts se ...

5 new places to play Las Vegas’ fastest-growing sport (and 2 famous investors)

By Sean Hemmersmeier / RJ

May 31, 2024 - 9:34 am

Pickleball courts are in high demand in Las Vegas. Here’s an update on several being planned for around the valley, including one with NFL connections.

People enjoy the water during Memorial Day weekend at Lake Mead National Recreation Area on Sun ...

Memorial Day weekend at Lake Mead – PHOTOS

May 26, 2024 - 9:54 pm

People gather at Lake Mead over Memorial Day weekend.

An enormous body of research links better grip strength in midlife and beyond to decreased risk ...

Learn how grip training can aid your longevity

By Doug Sheppard Fit for Life

May 24, 2024 - 9:06 am

An enormous body of research links better grip strength in midlife and beyond to decreased risk of overall mortality.

Check out these summer safety tips for Lake Mead, other national parks

By Samantha Segura / RJ

May 27, 2024 - 7:12 pm

Park rangers and officials from Lake Mead, Death Valley, Grand Canyon and other national parks held a roundtable about keeping summer vacations fun and safe.