From the glitzy and lively nightlife of Sin City, take a journey to some of the United States’ most iconic desert landscapes. Within just a matter of hours, you can go from the glamour of the Las Vegas strip to the natural beauty of the national parks of Nevada and the southwest. There’s no better way to explore the great outdoors than sleeping under the stars, and … [Read more...] about 8 Weekend Road Trips on the Outskirts of Las Vegas
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Bruce King Memorial Scholarship Awarded to Virgin Valley High School Senior
$6,500 scholarship presented at the 18th Annual Mesquite Amateur Golf Tournament On Thursday, June 3, 2021, the Bruce King Memorial Scholarship was awarded to Savannah Cannon, a Virgin Valley High School Senior. Members of the Bruce King Memorial Board’s scholarship committee presented the graduate with a $6,500 check, alongside Mesquite … [Read more...] about Bruce King Memorial Scholarship Awarded to Virgin Valley High School Senior
Buckle Up for Scenic Off-Road Excursions with Vegas Off-Road Tours Powered by RZR
Zero1 Off-Road, LLC acquires Vegas Off-Road Tours, LLC and transfers the existing RZR off-road experience to “Vegas Off-Road Tours” Zero1 Off-Road, LLC the company that created Off-Road Experiences in Las Vegas with an assortment of vehicles and venues ranging from multi-day desert excursions to short course excitement at Las Vegas Motor Speedway has acquired longtime … [Read more...] about Buckle Up for Scenic Off-Road Excursions with Vegas Off-Road Tours Powered by RZR
Nevada’s Proposed Avi Kwa Ame National Monument Is Critical in Achieving Protection of 30 Percent of U.S. Lands and Waters by 2030
In Nevada, 71 percent of voters support the 30 by 30 initiative to buffer against climate change, protect Nevada's dark night sky assets, and support the state's economic recovery. A national monument designation for Avi Kwa Ame in Clark County will be vital in achieving President Biden's goal to conserve 30 percent of the U.S. by 2030. Announced by the White House on … [Read more...] about Nevada’s Proposed Avi Kwa Ame National Monument Is Critical in Achieving Protection of 30 Percent of U.S. Lands and Waters by 2030
Christmas Tree Pass: History and Holiday Adventure Near Las Vegas in the Proposed Avi Kwa Ame National Monument
The proposed Avi Kwa Ame (pronounced Ah-VEE kwa-ah-may) National Monument is home to Christmas Tree Pass, landscape that is a part of Las Vegas’ holiday history. For years, the area filled with forests of junipers and pinyons growing among the rocky ridges of the Newberry Mountains attracted Las Vegas locals during the holidays for a tradition of … [Read more...] about Christmas Tree Pass: History and Holiday Adventure Near Las Vegas in the Proposed Avi Kwa Ame National Monument