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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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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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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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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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AllSportsNHL
Six Golden Knights depart on first day of NHL free agency
The expected mass exodus of free agents commenced for the Golden Knights on Monday. All six of Vegas’ unrestricted free agents left the organization to ...
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AllSportsAggregate
Analysis: Letting Jonathan Marchessault walk is a failure for the Golden Knights
Vegas was cash-strapped up against the salary cap but could have found a way to keep Marchessault if it was a priority — especially in ...
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Magician Shin Lim's show moving from Mirage to Venetian’s Palazzo Theatre
Shin Lim, the magician behind the Mirage’s popular longtime magic show, “Limitless,” has officially found a new home in the Venetian’s Palazzo Theatre. “Limitless” is ...
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AllSportsAggregate
Goodbye Marchy: Golden Knights' all-time leading scorer signs with Predators
Within minutes of NHL free agency opening Monday, multiple reports confirmed the 33-year-old forward signed a five-year deal with the Nashville Predators worth …
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Golden Knights select Connelly with 1st-round pick, who brings controversy with him
The Vegas Golden Knights have selected left wing Trevor Connelly with their 19th overall pick in the NHL Draft. From Tustin, California, at 6-foot-1-inch and ...
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Draft recap: Vegas Golden Knights select 6 players; trade away 2
It was a busy weekend for the Vegas Golden Knights at the 2024 NHL Draft at Sphere as it drafted four players and acquired two ...
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AllSportsAggregate
‘Everybody is all in:’ Why the NHL continually commits to Las Vegas
The National Hockey League's Las Vegas dream began on September 27, 1991, in the parking lot of Caesars Palace. On that 85-degree evening, Wayne Gretzky ...
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A&E
Where to watch Fourth of July fireworks in Las Vegas
No matter what corner of the Valley you’re in, there’s not a bad seat to be had.
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A&E
What to do in Las Vegas this week (June 27-July 3, 2024 edition)
Reality Gays at Wiseguys Town Square, Mountain Fest at Lee Canyon, Carlos Mencia at Harrah’s and more in this week’s Superguide.
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AllSportsAggregate
UFC announces title sponsor of Sphere card scheduled for September
The UFC is also multitasking as it juggles promoting UFC 303 Saturday night at T-Mobile Arena with looking ahead to its next major local event ...
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Apex Las Vegas puts the ‘fun’ in fundraising for local schools
In just over a decade, the Las Vegas location of Apex Leadership Co. — a national fundraising organization for schools — has grown from three ...
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AllSportsAggregate
Aces unaffected by expected record crowd for game against Fever, Caitlin Clark
The WNBA might be exploding in popularity in large part because of Caitlin Clark, but the Aces were already thriving with a fervent fan base ...
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A&E
Life Is Beautiful offers a new festival format in September in Downtown Las Vegas
A Big Beautiful Block Party is set for September 27-28 in Downtown Las Vegas.
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NewsAllSports
UFC iron man Arlovski back in Las Vegas for one more fight with no plans to stop
The 45-year-old heavyweight originally from Belarus will compete in his 60th professional bout today on the preliminary card of UFC 303 against Martin Buday, a ...
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Consolation fight: Losing McGregor-Chandler hurts, but Pereira-Procházka sets up better for UFC 303
There’s no question fighting and a drive to be the best is the sole focus for Pereira and Procházka—the pair that now faces off in ...
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Chaparral High School band prepares to shine in National Independence Day Parade
Ahead of a big summer trip to Washington, D.C., this week, Gladiola Jimenez said she was looking forward to seeing the capital’s museums, the Lincoln ...
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NewsAllSports
UNLV basketball recruit James Evans looking like the ideal wing
Recruiting the high school ranks has become a tricky proposition in the NIL era. Coaches can fill roster holes with veteran transfers from the portal ...
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NewsAllSports
Las Vegas native Payton Talbott soars as fastest-rising star at UFC 303
Many have compared Talbott’s smooth-moving, electric-striking style to the one employed by the current champion at his weight class, Sean O’Malley ...
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Aces defeat Fever, Caitlin Clark in front of largest WNBA crowd in 25 years
The Las Vegas Aces winning streak extended to five games on Tuesday, defeating the Indiana Fever, 88-69, in front of a record-breaking 20,366 fans at ...
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A&E
Westgate Las Vegas celebrates its team and 55 years of iconic memories
Westgate hasn’t just changed its name through its lifetime—it has operated as at least three different kinds of casino resorts, with different identities and priorities.