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Get ready for Angel’s Landing to stir your blood

If there is a seasoned Western hiker who doesn’t aspire to visit Angel’s Landing in Zion National Park, it’s one of the dwindling few who haven’t yet heard about this remarkable trail or one who has heard but is scared of it.

Smaller fruit trees can deal with caliche

Question: While preparing my holes to plant my fruit trees, I encountered caliche. I’m able to dig down to about 18 inches by 24 inches across.

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Explore the world at UNLV’s Festival of Communities

Adults, children, students and those interested in exploring a world of culture may enjoy the University of Nevada, Las Vegas’ Festival of Communities, slated from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. April 21 on campus, 4505 S. Maryland Parkway.

Harnessing paranormal activity for golf improvement proves tricky

According to “Reader’s Digest Universal Dictionary,” a superstition is an unfounded belief that some action or circumstance completely unrelated to a course of events can influence its outcome. I’m just like most golfers. Maybe a little bit more out of round, but who’s counting?

Fig cuttings must acclimate to outdoors

Question: I have several fig cuttings that are growing in a vermiculite and perlite mix inside the house. When is the best time to transplant them into the ground outside? Or do I have to go through an interim stage of a small pot with potting soil first?

Swimmers splash into Hollywood Aquatic Center

Dignitaries came out to dedicate the Hollywood Aquatic Center March 29. The outdoor pools were open for the dedication and are set to reopen Memorial Day weekend.

Pollinating insects sometimes strike at right time

Question: We have small butterflies on our plum tree. There are hundreds of them. Are they pollinating our trees? The bees were here, but these have taken over.

Leaving snakes alone benefits both parties

It is that time of year again when resident rattlesnakes start appearing on our local hiking trails. They come out of hibernation to enjoy the 70- to 90-degree temperature range, just as many humans do.

Red Rock Rendezvous heading to new heights

Professional climbing instructors and rookies alike plan to descend into Red Rock National Conservation Area this weekend during the ninth annual Red Rock Rendezvous.

Bicycling takes off in Las Vegas. Are you ready to pedal?

There are plenty of reasons not to cycle in Las Vegas: You’re not in good enough shape; Las Vegas isn’t a bike-friendly town; there’s nowhere to ride; it’s too dangerous/expensive/geeky/mechanically challenging. There are even more reasons to start pedaling.

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