Nature: very nice, but also full of bugs. And kinda far away. And shot through with quiet, contemplative moments when you can truly get a bead on your position in the universe and ponder what's important in life. Totally not my style. Instead, why not hike closer to home? Here are a few sights from recent rambles around Fremont Street.
Awe-inspiring formations like Slotzilla fill you with hope for a better world …
Behold, the gravity-defying stride of the flat-billed Touristus inebriatus, the only creature that can simultaneously snap a selfie, drink a mile-long margarita and gargle, “Vegas, baby!”
On second thought, it’s probably not a good idea to drink from the giant novelty fire hydrant on Fremont and Ninth.
Your urban hike will be full of socially instructive juxtapositions …
The urban hiker must be a hardy and survival-oriented, ready to forage in the wild for what he needs.