Reflections on our favorite parks for playing, pondering, exploring, and unwinding

These 16 hidden-gem hikes are rich in sights, silence, and solitude

Keeping your favorite “secret” hike a secret might just kill it. Here’s why sharing the love is the right thing to do.

It’s easier than ever to see the rock-art riches of Sloan Canyon — it takes more responsibility, too.

Desert thrills with a sense of place.

Why are fewer American females than males into outdoor recreation, and why does it matter?

As we write this, our story “Fifteen great hikes (practically) in your own backyard” is number one on the Desert Companion website’s “most viewed” list.

A “rare treasure,” the Desert National Wildlife Refuge is home to diverse wildlife, and is a hub of research and recreation — but the Air Force has it in its sights. We take a deeper look into this conflicted landscape and what’s at stake in the dispute.

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

Tips on introducing your family to the outdoors