Areas of Red Rock Canyon reopen – Video
 
Areas of Red Rock Canyon reopen – Video

The BLM Southern Nevada District reopened access to areas of Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area on June 1, 2020, including; Red Rock Canyon Scenic Drive, Red Rock Overlook, Late Night Trailhead, Red Spring Boardwalk, Calico Basin and Kraft Mountain Trailheads. (Michael Quine/Las Vegas Review-Journal)

Search for missing hiker at Red Rock Canyon – Video
 
Search for missing hiker at Red Rock Canyon – Video

Red Rock Search & Rescue is looked for the missing hiker at Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area on Monday, Feb. 10, 2010. The man was reported missing on Sunday. (Glenn Puit/Las Vegas Review-Journal)

“Free Solo” star promotes Las Vegas’ outdoor community
 
“Free Solo” star promotes Las Vegas’ outdoor community

Alex Honnold, star of the rock climbing documentary “Free Solo” and one of the sport’s biggest stars, discusses Las Vegas’ underrated outdoor opportunities. (Benjamin Hager/Las Vegas Review-Journal)

Red Rock Canyon closed but accessible during partial government shutdown
 
Red Rock Canyon closed but accessible during partial government shutdown

The famed scenic loop of Red Rock National Conservation Area, which attracts tourists and climbers alike, was closed but accessible on Dec. 22, 2018, during a partial government shutdown forced by President Donald Trump. (Rio Lacanlale/Las Vegas Review-Journal)

Entrance fees going up at Red Rock
 
Entrance fees going up at Red Rock

Starting Feb. 20, the price to enter Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area will more than double. Car or truck: $15 Motorcycle: $10 On foot, or bicycle: $5 Annual pass: No change at $30 A second fee increase planned by 2023 would up the price to $20 per car, $15 per motorcycle and $8 per bicyclist. Trails and sites along state Route 159 outside the scenic drive will continue to be free of charge.