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Zeit bites: Sense of place: Trail and tribulations

Sep 27, 2016

An occasional series in which writers seek meaning in specific locations around Southern Nevada.

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From tyke to trekker

Jul 12, 2016

Tips on introducing your family to the outdoors

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Springs Preserve
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Wild in the streets (and trails)

Jul 08, 2016

Introduce your little ones to the great big world outside with these resources.

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Las Vegas Man Died Trying To Save Fellow Hiker, Family Says

May 31, 2016

LAS VEGAS (AP) — Family of a Las Vegas man who died after falling from a cliff say he was trying to save a fellow hiker who lost her footing.

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Feds Close Deadly Strenuous Canyon Hike To Colorado River

May 10, 2016

BOULDER CITY, Nev. (AP) — A week after a 25-year-old woman was rescued, unresponsive, on a popular but sometimes deadly Colorado River canyon trail, the National Park Service is closing the route to hikers during the hottest parts of the year.

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Get lost (practically) in your own backyard

Apr 19, 2016

Just when you think you know what you're talking about ... 

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Gear: Out and about

Feb 25, 2016

Rain or shine, this season's outdoor gear does double-duty as stylish casual wear.

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Trails and tribulations

Feb 23, 2016

Tight spaces, terrifying falls, broken bones — and ultimate triumph. Hold on tight as you read this digest of outdoor adventures gone sideways, told by those who lived it

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Hiker Injured Near Hoover Dam

Sep 28, 2015

A hiker was seriously injured Sunday on a trail near Hoover Dam.

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Outdoors: A taste for nature

Sep 24, 2015

How to have your wilderness and eat it, too

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A cairn marks a trail in Arches National Park in Utah. Some build the piles as a meditative exercise, but their proliferation has infuriated some other nature lovers.

Making Mountains Out Of Trail Markers? Cairns Spark Debate In Southwest

Aug 05, 2015

In recent years, the man-made piles of rocks have become steeped in controversy, with some declaring them symbols of unity and others saying they're "pointless reminders of human ego."

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A cairn marks a trail in Arches National Park in Utah. Some build the piles as a meditative exercise, but their proliferation has infuriated some other nature lovers.

Making Mountains Out Of Trail Markers? Cairns Spark Debate In Southwest

Aug 05, 2015
In recent years, the man-made piles of rocks have become steeped in controversy, with some declaring them symbols of unity and others saying they're "pointless reminders of human ego."
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Kang Seok-bong, or "Kang Gyver," on Bukhansan, high above the city of Seoul. Bukhansan is one of Seoul's "guardian mountains."

Keeping Alive The Korean Love For Hiking, Thousands Of Miles From Korea

Jul 19, 2015
The hard-core love for hiking mountains is now a tradition that's being kept alive by the Korean-American community in Los Angeles.
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Mountain meeting places, city smarts

Jun 30, 2015

Although I'd already covered the Spring Mountains Gateway visitor center for our July edition, I didn't get a real-life appreciation of it until last weekend when my cycling group scheduled our first "It's too damn hot to ride, but we have to stay in shape" hike. ...

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Share the secret, save the land

May 13, 2015

Last spring, I received a hot tip on the location of a set of dinosaur tracks at Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area.

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Sunset Park
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Basket case

Apr 09, 2015

Fresh air, sunshine and great food. The only question: Where to picnic? We’ve got plenty of suggestions to spread around.

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Conservation: Diamond in the desert

Mar 01, 2015

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

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Appy Trails To You

Jan 26, 2015
It seems fitting that Neon to Nature launched its mobile app just in time for American Diabetes Month. Both the American Diabetes Association and the...
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Bob Coomber Hikes Sierra Nevada Mountains In A Wheelchair

Oct 06, 2014
Hiking up a mountain isn’t easy. But just try doing it in a wheelchair, over trails pock-marked by boulders. Last month, 59-year-old Bob Coomber made...
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Making The Most Of The Last Weeks of Summer

Jan 26, 2015
Summer is almost over and you haven't had the chance to take a trip out of town. Well, there's still a little bit of time, and a lot of destinations...
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Hiking and Camping in Nevada

Apr 05, 2012

With the weather getting warmer and the wind dying down, it's time to throw your camping gear into the car and head out to the great outdoors!  LVRJ's hiking columnist Deborah Wall shares tips from her new book, Base Camp Las Vegas, on the best hiking and camping in Nevada, Utah, California, and Arizona.  Where can you take the kids?  Where can you find wildlife, a ghost town, or the best narrows?  Our hiking experts weigh in.

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Hiker's Body Found

Mar 14, 2012
A body found over the weekend at Red Rock National Conservation Area has been identified as Ron Kirk, the hiker missing since late January.  Over the past few weeks, Metro police, search and rescue teams, family, friends, and hundreds of volunteers have looked for Ron, holding out hope that the former Marine might still be alive.
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The Hiking Guide

Mar 08, 2012
The weather's getting warmer, and it's time to break out those hiking boots!  Hiking aficionado Alan Gegax joins us to talk about the region's best hikes, hiking safety tips & equipment, and revel in everything about the great outdoors.  What hikes do you enjoy?  Which crevices are your favorite to explore?  Call during the live program, or leave your comments below.
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Hiking Safety and the Disappearance of Ron Kirk

Mar 01, 2012
Ron Kirk was 46.  Fit and tan, he was an experienced hiker who roamed the outdoors in his red Jeep, looking for his next adventure.
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Hiking Las Vegas

Sep 27, 2011
The mountains and the desert surrounding Las Vegas are very attractive but they can also be harsh and even dangerous. So if you've been thinking about getting your hiking boots and sunscreen on to take a long nature walk, join us to hear Branch Whitney talk about the new edition of his book Hiking Las Vegas.
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