Antelope Canyon a perfect place in late spring
While there are hundreds of stunning slot canyons in our region, most of them are difficult to reach and many require technical skills to explore them. Two of the best, however — tops on my list for...
View ArticleCalf Creek waterfall puts on a good show for Utah hikers
Calf Creek in Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument lies at the end of a 6-mile roundrip hike and offers a reliable view of one of the Southwest’s best waterfalls.
View ArticleEly, Nevada, the perfect spot to escape upcoming summer heat
One of the best things about living in Nevada is that, no matter what the season, you can find a place with ideal temperatures not too far away. A place that has them right now is Ely, in White Pine...
View ArticleGlen Canyon rafting trip offers scenery, wildlife and historic sights all in one
Glen Canyon, Ariz., contains one of the few stretches of river whose beauty rivals that of the Grand Canyon farther down the Colorado River. Through smooth-water raft trips, you will treated to a...
View ArticleMount Charleston 6-mile, 8,680-foot hike sure to offer scenery
In the torrid midsummer of Southern Nevada, the closest place for local folk to enjoy a cool outdoor escape is in the Mount Charleston area of the Spring Mountains National Recreation area. Since...
View ArticlePerfect time to visit Yosemite is perfect time for Las Vegans to escape the heat
Yosemite National Park is one of those places everyone should see at least once in their lifetime, and over the next two months are ideal times to go. By happy coincidence, it is easiest to go there...
View ArticleVisiting Capitol Reef National Park is a fruitful experience
In the heart of south-central Utah’s red rock country is Capitol Reef National Park. The park is well-known for slot canyons, natural arches and bridges, waterfalls and the Waterpocket Fold, a huge...
View ArticleSeptember is ideal for Kingston Canyon camping
One of the finest backroad trips central Nevada offers to outdoor lovers is Kingston Canyon, lying about 27 miles south of Austin. It offers the multiple joys of hiking, mountain biking, fishing,...
View ArticleOctober is the best time to go to Zion National Park
October is a wonderful time to spend outdoors enjoying Zion National Park. Daytime temperatures will likely drop into the pleasant zone, and you’ll be there for the start of fall foliage season...
View ArticleQuick trip to Corn Creek from Las Vegas can yield plenty of bird viewing
For a short outing from Las Vegas, a trip to Corn Creek at the Desert National Wildlife Refuge is a great choice. Less than 30 miles from the city, you can stroll the short nature trails, visit a...
View ArticleStrenuous route leads to scenic overlook at Fortification Hill just outside...
Fortification Hill, just east of the Hoover Dam on the Arizona side of Lake Mead National Recreation Area, towers about 2,000 feet above Lake Mead’s Boulder Basin. Although it looks impenetrable,...
View ArticleHualapai Mountain Park a great destination for hiking, cycling, picnicking...
Hualapai Mountain Park is a 2,300-acre preserve located just outside of Kingman, Ariz. Often overlooked in favor of larger and better known parks, it is a gem hidden in the pines with elevations...
View ArticleVisit to less-crowded Grand Canyon could become holiday tradition
With the holidays upon us, many of us find our stress reaching all-time highs, and our attention focused on material goods — not necessarily what we hope, but what in the world to give loved ones!...
View ArticleWinter is premier time for Nevadans to go whale watching
One of the best displays nature affords is the sight of its largest animals — whales.
View ArticleArizona train ride offers look at nature, history
Many Americans will never experience the thrill of seeing an eagle in the wild. But you needn’t be deprived, for these majestic and rare birds gather every winter in Arizona’s Verde Canyon. And it’s...
View ArticlePine Creek Canyon hike beautiful, historically relevant
You don’t have to travel more than an hour, from anywhere in the Las Vegas Valley, to reach Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area, which boasts some of the finest canyon hikes in our region. One...
View ArticleDeborah Wall: Organ Pipe Cactus park in Arizona embodies diversity of Sonoran...
A visit to Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument in Arizona requires some effort, but the payoff, in addition to seeing unusual cactuses, is the natural beauty of the Sonoran Desert.
View ArticleDeborah Wall: Now is the best time to visit Big Bend of the Colorado State...
Big Bend of the Colorado State Recreation Area is a must-see. Handily located at the southern tip of Nevada, the park was established in 1996, on the Colorado River south of Laughlin’s Casino Drive.
View ArticleDeborah Wall: Prison, parks among Yuma area’s highlights
Many people only know the name of Yuma, Arizona, from “3:10 to Yuma” the 2007 film starring Russell Crowe and Christian Bale. And the movie ends before anybody actually gets to Yuma, so we never catch...
View ArticleDeborah Wall: Grand Staircase’s slot canyons worth journey into Utah
There are hundreds of slot canyons in Utah’s Grand Staircase-Escalante National Park, but most are hard to find, and it might take days afoot to reach them. A few, however, are accessed fairly easily...
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