Of all the ways one could see the Grand Canyon, one of the very best is to hike across it, rim to rim. It is a tough physical hike, and the logistics are complicated, as you need to get camping permits in advance and arrange transportation from the destination rim back to the trailhead where you presumably left your vehicle.
Question: I would love to plant op-a-la-ah (not sure of spelling) cactus, the kind that looks like Mickey Mouse ears and grows red cactus pears, also known as prickly pears. Several of my neighbors have them. The problem is the tiny stickers on the fruit. I have heard that there is a variety that does not have stickers. Please advise me what they are called.
Desert Breeze Outdoor Water Park, 8275 Spring Mountain Road, plans its Cardboard Boat Regatta at 7 p.m. Friday. Participants build and race boats made of cardboard and duct tape. Pool admission fees are required for all entries and spectators. Prizes will be awarded for the most creative and fastest boats. Boat check-in begins at 5 p.m. Call 455-7798.
Literary events this week include appearances by Jonathan Sturak and R.J. Archer.
In an effort to boost attendance, Bonnie Springs Ranch, 16935 Bonnie Springs Road, is offering visitors something new: dinner and a show.
WEST CHARLESTON LIBRARY TO HOST
INFANT MASSAGE LECTURE
The Provident Community Garden, 6000 W. Oakey Blvd., is the largest community garden in the state, and in September, phase two of construction will begin.
In June, Mariam Habashi opened Cleopatra’s Treasures, 3650 S. Decatur Blvd., a used clothing store where customers can buy, sell and trade clothing and accessories.
Maybe you think it’s New Year’s Eve in July with all that champagne-like bubbly pouring out of your water faucet. Well, I hate to burst your bubble, but one taste and you know it’s not champagne, nor is it any other white sparkling wine. Yes, indeed, it’s just plain tap water.
Cupkates by Kate owner Kate Thompson is growing her business by opening her first store in The Market LV portion of Tivoli Village, a 23,000-square-foot space full of independent retailers.
