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.

I was on Mt. Wilson, the highest in Red Rock, climbing a route called Gwondonnaland Boogie. That’s a really long route — I want to say 25 pitches (vertical sections a rope’s length in distance). I was leading the top pitch.

Rock climbers around the world flock to Southern Nevada for its legendary climbing. many settle here to pursue a life among the rocks — a life of hunger, danger and ecstasy.

If your idea of bar food is uninspired chicken wings and fries, The Sporting Life brings some friendly gourmet competition.

Arepa Benny at Makers & Finders Coffee and duck onfit cinnamon roll at Comme Ça.

Hungry for some basketball-season eats? In honor of March Madness, Lagasse’s Stadium will be serving a special menu through March.

Among natural areas, Sloan Canyon National Conservation Area has long seemed like a neglected stepchild. But that’s about to change

Coming from a 14-year-old, it’s kind of a shocking confession: “I’d rather be on the golf course than with my friends,” says rising golf star Veronica Joels, quickly adding, “I love my friends, obviously, but me and a golf ball on a course — I don’t have anything else going on. It’s just nice and calm.

What is there to do outdoors? It's a great big world out there and these people make the most of it.

What should I celebrate in March?