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Hikers in Nevada share their favorite spots, tips, tricks

Apr 18, 2022

Hiking might just be the most popular sport in Southern Nevada.

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Best of the City: Family & Leisure

Jan 31, 2022

The most family-friendly fun you can have in Las Vegas, from pinball to parks to tyke-friendly hikes

Fifth Street

January 27, 2022

Jan 27, 2022

Peaks & Pedals founder Holly Priest is the new conscience of outdoor recreation | Tyler Merritt discusses his anti-racism videos and his Vegas upbringing | Media Sommelier: West Elm Caleb and the witch-hunt machine
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07 January 2021, Bavaria, Munich: The snowman "Claude", who was built on a hill in the Olympic complex, wears a mouth-nose protection over his nose, which is made of a banana.

Coronavirus FAQ: What's the risk of catching omicron outdoors?

Jan 21, 2022
Previous versions of the coronavirus didn't transmit as easily outdoors thanks to airflow that dispersed viral particles. But what about the highly transmissible omicron variant?
Fifth Street

July 1, 2021

Jul 01, 2021
It's Pie Time | Puck Wild: Vegas' First Hockey Team | Summer Chuggin': Cool Cocktails | Higher Ground at Mount Charleston | Hikes After 5
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May 27, 2021

May 27, 2021
Please Touch This Collection of Tiny Strange Cool Things | So, Tucson Is Apparently Cool | Two Recent Federal Orders Impact Nevada's Public Lands
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Fifth Street

April 29, 2021

Apr 29, 2021
*SPRING HAS SPRUNG!* Welcome to the Patio | Saturdays in the Park | Thrill of the Grill | Basket Case | Inside Out
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March 18, 2021

Mar 18, 2021
15 Hikes in Your Backyard | Nature Next Door | This Hike, It’s Personal | Wild in the City: Civic Trails | Hikes After 5
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Ode
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My Rock Between Two Worlds

Jan 04, 2021

I find my perfect solitude where the city meets the desert

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The Desert Refuge Won't Be a Bombing Range (For Now)

Jun 19, 2020

The Desert National Wildlife Refuge gets a reprieve from the Air Force -- but activists aren't holding their breath

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Strolls, Walks, Hikes Around Las Vegas, Reno - And A Bit Beyond

Aug 09, 2017

There is no question that Nevada has some of the best strolls, walks, and hikes in the country. But do you know where they are? 

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Birds: what are they? Find out!

Mar 17, 2017

Tomorrow is International Migratory Bird Day, and the Wetlands Park is the place to be

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What the county commission really did this week about Red Rock

Feb 24, 2017

What did the county commission's recent vote on a proposed development near Red Rock really mean?

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The Red Rock punt

Feb 22, 2017

After a seven-hour hearing, the Clark County Commission punts on a proposed development near Red Rock

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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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Outdoors: Slippery slopes

Jul 28, 2015

A foolhardy hike during a flash flood could have killed me. Instead it awakened awe — and a taste for danger.

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Small Amphitheater echo chamber
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Design: Gateway to heaven

Jun 25, 2015

How to enjoy Mt. Charleston’s new welcome center

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Breathe!
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Gentlepeople, turn off your engines!

Apr 02, 2015

Ozone season is here. So think of the runners! The bikers! Seniors and children! Lots of other people who breathe!

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Onward and upward: A novice climbs at Red Rock

Mar 06, 2015
Here is a photo of me about to ascend Tonto, a 90-foot wall that’s about a five-minute walk from the Willow Springs Picnic Area off the Red Rock Scenic...
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Where To Ride: One Man's Effort To Map Nevada's Biking Trails

Feb 26, 2015

In 2012, the International Mountain Biking Association decided to gather data on biking trails across the country, put it in one place and make it...

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'DWTS' Contestant Amy Purdy Shares Story Of Losing Her Legs And Rising Above

Jan 15, 2015
Las Vegas native Amy Purdy carved her way across the finish line of the 2014 Sochi Paralympics for para-snowboarding, and she was one of the first ever...
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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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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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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 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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