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).

I was hungry. And so ready for fajitas.

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.