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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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    Around the Nation
    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.
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    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.
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    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."
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    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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    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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