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Las Vegas groups look to diversify and widen outdoor opportunities
“When I went to Zion National Park or Grand Canyon National Park, I really didn’t see people that looked like me.”
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OutdoorsBest of Vegas 2021Best of Vegas 2021 This & That
Readers' Choice—Best Outdoor Escape: Red Rock Canyon
Stunning views, seemingly endless hiking trails, camping, rock climbing and more—all in our city’s veritable backyard.
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Outdoors5-Minute Expert
How to get off the road and into a new Nevada outdoor adventure
This guide will get you gassed up and going in no time.
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A&E
Big This Week: Stargazing at Skye Canyon Park, ‘The Premonition’ by Michael Lewis’ and more
The second collaboration from Matt Sweeney and Bonnie ‘Prince’ Billy.
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FeaturedOutdoorsTravel
These daytrips from Las Vegas can provide a restorative change of scenery
From nearby Lake Mead and Valley of Fire to Death Valley and Dixie National Forest a bit farther out.
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OutdoorsTravelfamily
Southern Nevada’s surprising autumn adventures
Nevadans are blessed with a home state like no other—from natural wonders to man-made marvels, there are few places more special ...
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OutdoorsRed Rock Canyon
Red Rock Canyon launches reservation system
Timed entry can be reserved up to 30 days in advance, beginning on October 6. Each reservation costs $2 in addition to regular park entry ...
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Lake MeadattractionOutdoors
Explore the many outdoor options during your Las Vegas stay
Head outside and get off the grid with some off-Strip activities.
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NewsAllAggregate
National Parks are reopening. Is it wise to visit?
It’s no secret that U.S. Interior Department Secretary David Bernhardt and the Trump administration think it’s time for the national parks to reopen. Here’s what ...
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With visitation up at Mount Charleston, trash, feces and fires on the rise
Mount Charleston resident Misty Haji-Sheikh is used to some visitors ignoring the “no parking” signs near her house during peak hiking times. But she ...
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FeaturedOutdoorsyoga
You don’t have to be athletic to enjoy the majesty of nature
Get off that couch and try outdoor yoga, ice skating or a low-key urban stroll.
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FeaturedOutdoors
Documentary film ‘Free Solo’ features extreme Las Vegas athlete Alex Honnold
The story follows his heroic effort to climb the 3,000-foot El Capitan rock wall—without ropes.
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FeaturedOutdoors
Embrace the outdoors during Nevada’s mild months
From skydiving to a camel safari, here’s your guide to getting outside.
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FeaturedOutdoors
Great Basin National Park offers starry skies, ancient trees and glistening caves
Plus, cool-weather camping tips.
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FeaturedOutdoors
Who wants to ride a camel? You do, of course
Tourists can feed and pet many of the animals before embarking on a 90-minute camel ride.
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Fine Art
The great outdoors is the ultimate muse—and these regional artists have listened to its lessons
From illustrator Mary Felker to painter Robert Beckmann.
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FeaturedVegas Indoor SkydivingOutdoors
See the Vegas Valley—and beyond—as you skydive from high above
Free falls of up to 120 miles per hour from planes as high as 15,000 feet can be found within 30 minutes of town.
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FeaturedOutdoors
Take your outdoor adventures off-road
Free falls of up to 120 miles per hour from planes as high as 15,000 feet can be found within 30 minutes of town.
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FeaturedOutdoors
Explore temperature extremes in Nevada’s hot springs
From Gold Strike to Tecopa and beyond.
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A&E
Rolling Stones, even after all these years, prove a sure bet in Las Vegas
From the familiar opening chords of “Start Me Up” to launch the set to “(I Can’t Get No) Satisfaction” to cap the encore just shy ...
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NewsAllAggregate
Mirage to close in July for Hard Rock rebranding; reopen tabbed for 2027
The Mirage, the decades-old staple beloved for its outdoor volcano show, the Beatles “LOVE” by Cirque Du Soleil and other attractions, will temporarily close its ...
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NewsAllAggregate
New reservations-only bar in downtown Las Vegas focused on making customers feel appreciated
Ryan Doherty remembers the first time he heard the word “sleek.” It was one of the words his dad used to describe their family’s pet ...
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NewsAllSports
Raiders' 2024-2025 schedule falls light on prime-time games, heavy on travel
For the second straight year, Las Vegas won’t play its home opener at Allegiant Stadium until Week 3. The Raiders begin the season on Sunday ...
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NewsAllAggregate
Las Vegas an ideal location for company to keep pace with evolution of communication
When Nordis Technologies started out, it was as a print company for businesses to disseminate communications to consumers or other businesses, like bills and other ...
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News
Burning Man, home of 'radical self expression,' removes pro-Palestinian sculpture from its website
The debates and protests sparked by Israel's war in the Gaza Strip have worked their way into seemingly every corner in the world — even ...
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News
Las Vegas Aces star A’ja Wilson is getting a signature Nike shoe
Two-time WNBA MVP A’ja Wilson is getting a Nike signature shoe. The deal was announced Saturday as the two-time defending champion Las Vegas Aces ...
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NewsSportsAggregate
Everything falling into place for Las Vegas Aces’ superstar A'ja Wilson
Las Vegas Aces forward A’ja Wilson seemed to be in a rush this late afternoon on her college campus. She was addressing the media ahead ...
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NewsAllSports
Marchessault’s future looms as the focus of the Golden Knights’ offseason
No player has been more important to the fabric and development of the Golden Knights than Marchessault, better known as “Marchy” to teammates and fans. ...
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Latin music
Los Bukis draw a multigenerational crowd during their Vegas residency
Now launching the Las Vegas Strip's first Spanish-language residency at Dolby Live at Park MGM, Los Bukis is attracting a diverse audience.
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News
Union workers end strike against Virgin Hotels Las Vegas; contract talks Tuesday
Nevada’s largest labor union concluded a 48-hour strike Sunday meant to pressure Virgin Hotels Las Vegas to agree to a five-year contract on wages and ...
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NewsAllSports
WNBA is investigating whether Vegas tourism authority can sponsor Aces players for $100K each
The WNBA is determining whether the Las Vegas Visitors and Conventions Authority can sponsor players on the Las Vegas Aces roster for $100,000 apiece.
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NewsAggregateUNLV sports
UNLV coach’s personal touches define a hall-of-fame career
Knight will be inducted tonight into the UNLV Athletics Hall of Fame, a fitting honor for a man who spent more than three decades transforming ...
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A&E
What to do in Las Vegas this week (May 16-22, 2024 edition)
Dead & Company at Sphere, Shania Twain at Bakkt Theater, Hemlock at Fremont Country Club and more in this week’s Superguide.
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AllSportsAggregate
Picking a key player for every Raiders’ game in the upcoming season
There’s plenty of excitement surrounding the Raiders heading into the start of full offseason team activities on Monday May 20, and ...
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NewsSportsAggregate
Desert Oasis twins find success, recognition in flag football
Akemi Higa is a quarterback; twin Akiko is her favorite wide receiver. And they are dominating, leading Desert Oasis High this winter to the state ...
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Q+A
UFC legend Randy Couture is always ready to Ride For Our Troops
The Xtreme Couture G.I. Foundation’s annual Ride For Our Troops motorcycle poker run fundraiser takes over Las Vegas on May 18.
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Dining
Southern favorite Bojangles chicken is coming to Las Vegas
Bojangles’ flaky buttery biscuits are the stuff of legend.
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AllNASCARSports
Weekend Wagers: 11 bets to place on 11 different sports including Preakness
It’s a busy sports weekend, and I’m wanting to take full advantage. So, as an encore to one of the better stretches in the history ...
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A&E
Sammy Hagar takes over the Palms Pool with an oasis experience
Sammy’s Island at the Palms Pool opens on May 17 and operates seven days a week from 10 a.m. until 6 p.m.