For wildflower chasers, March, April and May mean bursts of magnificent color from seemingly mundane plants in the Mojave Desert.
Recreation
With 8,000 rock climbing routes, 191 miles of hiking trails and five palm oases to visit, the national park attracts more than 2.8 million visitors a year.
Southern Utah ski resorts offer skiers and snowboarders a frosted February wonderland with picture-perfect panoramas of surrounding forests and mountains.
Fort Piute makes a wonderful day outing to a remote area in the extreme eastern region of the Mojave National Preserve in California.
The Meadows School’s free expo will feature summer camp representatives offering various summer programs and activities for boys and girls ages Pre-K through 12th grade.
Approximately 237 million people visited American national parks in 2020, representing a 28% year-over-year decrease attributed to the coronavirus pandemic. Stacker compiled a list of the closest national parks to Las Vegas.
Plans for a mountain bike park at Lee Canyon ski resort cleared a significant hurdle after the company settled a federal lawsuit brought aiming to protect an endangered butterfly species.
The Las Vegas High Rollers are making a mark in the world of wheelchair rugby.
A sense of adventure and plenty of hiking sensibility are what’s needed for Late Night Trailhead, where manageable and meandering trails sprawl into the Las Vegas outback.
Established in 1939, the Kofa National Wildlife Refuge encompasses more than 665,000 acres and protects more than 400 desert bighorn sheep and other wildlife.
Grapevine Canyon is one of the finest petroglyph sites in Southern Nevada. It is also one of the easiest to visit on a day trip.
Arizona’s Upper and Lower Antelope canyons offer easy access to dramatic rockscapes
The hikers of the 52 Peak Club climb local mountains and receive a playing card for each summit; the goal is to amass a whole deck, then start over.
An off-the-beaten fall foliage circuit is Kyle Canyon’s Acastus Trail, which offers the chance to spot Gambel oak leaves changing from greens to reds, golds and browns.
With Labor Day approaching, officials are reminding visitors not to bring pool toys to Lake Mead.