Take A Hike: Journeys In The Desert

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Take A Hike: Journeys In The Desert

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Nevada National Security Site

Tourists might be facinated by the bright lights of the Las Vegas Strip, but locals know the stark and seemingly endless beauty that all of Nevada has to offer.

This series of segments and stories look at the effort to traverse and enjoy the unique landscape.

Collection of Stories:

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Field Notes: Head Space

Feb 08, 2021

I got lost in the desert looking for Double Negative. Maybe that was the point?

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One Man's Walk Through The Nevada Test Site

Mar 11, 2015

The Nevada National Security Site might not ring a bell right away, most people will know it better by its previous name: the Nevada Test Site. There...

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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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That Lake Sure Knows How To Party

Jan 26, 2015

Q: Which species’ herd is led by a dominant female? A: Desert Bighorn Sheep. That’s a personal favorite from the list of 50 trivia questions about Lake...

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All things to all people

Hiking: Straight, narrow and high

Oct 01, 2014

From a slot canyon to rocky mountain highs, the Muddy Mountains hike has it all

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Finding a needle in the desert

May 01, 2013

I was hungry. And so ready for fajitas.

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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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Destination known: Mars in the Mojave

Aug 01, 2012

Gas up the car — we’re taking a trip to the Red Planet (or close)

When the Mars Science Laboratory rover touches down on the surface of Mars Aug. 5, don’t be surprised if it looks a lot like the desert surrounding Las Vegas.

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Backyard jaunt: Gone fishing and hiking and camping

Oct 01, 2013

Spring Valley State Park is famous for being the best fishin’ hole within driving distance of Las Vegas. In fact, it’s so famous for fishing, most Southern Nevadans think it’s called Eagle Valley (the name of the park’s reservoir).

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Hiking And The Shut-Down: Overlooked Parks

Oct 10, 2013

Rather than risk a $250 citation for sneaking onto the property of a national park or conservation area that's been closed during the federal shutdown, pick up some ideas for alternate outdoor destinations

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Stone Temple Zealots

Mar 01, 2015

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.

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