They say that travel is about the journey, not the destination. While there’s plenty of room to argue that destinations really do matter, there’s no disputing that going on a journey is one of the most enriching experiences you can have. When it comes to travel in America, perhaps the greatest journeys to be taken are steamboat cruises on the Mississippi. Riding the current of this remarkable artery through America’s heartland will show you an unfolding story that covers centuries of history, much of which has played a central role in making the country what it is today.
Spring is just around the corner, so it’s not too soon to begin thinking about getting your lawn equipment ready. From lawn mowers to hedge and weed trimmers, you want to make sure those items are in good working order before you are ready to tackle the lawn for the first time. Taking the time for seasonal maintenance will mean more reliable equipment and a safer experience for you. Here are some great tips to make sure you’re ready to go for the season.
Good things really do come in small packages. And when it comes to your health, pistachios pack a powerful punch: They help you manage your weight, may help reduce blood pressure and a study published in the “International Journal of Impotence Research” shows they may even help with erectile function. Here are three big reasons why you should unshell and celebrate your health with a handful.
Whether traveling for business or fun, it’s not always practical to take along a four-legged family member. Arranging care of a beloved pet for an extended absence can be daunting. Knowing what to look for in a kennel, and what to look out for, can help you choose wisely.
Tour de Cure is a fun way to get out with your family, friends or co-workers and has routes designed for all riders – from 5-mile family rides to 100-mile century rides. It is a ride, not a race, so participants are encouraged to go at their own pace.
Desert Pines ran into a detour Thursday when, rather than playing a Division I-A Southern Region semifinal game against Cheyenne, the Jaguars were told they would instead play in the semifinals Friday against Boulder City.
When other ECHL teams signed NHL players during the lockout, the Wranglers didn’t, holding firm to their philosophy of developing players.
Two elbow surgeries cost UNLV’s Ryan Scott all of the 2012 baseball season, and the time off seemed to also cost him his swing.
Turn back the clock one month. Steve Fisher was coaching a San Diego State team ranked as the best in the Mountain West, and UNLV was considered a top contender for the conference title.
Plenty of seats were empty Friday night at chilly Sam Boyd Stadium. But organizers of the Las Vegas ProSoccer Challenge saw enough warm bodies to warrant giving Major League Soccer another shot come 2014.
When David Valadez walked away from his home loans, he drew some criticism. Friends told him: “You have a contract with the lender and it’s wrong to quit paying your mortgage just because your property lost value.”
It has been 27 years since “Aliens” came out, but people still bombard comedian Paul Reiser with “Aliens” questions because he played the bad guy Burke in the action-horror classic.
■u2002In a story in Friday’s paper on the Division I-A Southern region boys basketball playoffs, one of the teams was misidentified. Clark defeated Chaparral, 56-35.
Not content with banning or at least fining those who make a living from cigarettes, trans-fats, salt and soft drinks, Michael Bloomberg, New York City’s mayor and billionaire busybody in chief, last week set his sights on a new villain: Styrofoam.
Editor’s note: Listings include the resale home’s parcel number. Occasionally, the address listed is the homebuyer’s mailing address and not the actual location of the home. Check the parcel number to make sure. Also, a few transactions do not reflect the market value of the homes.
Shea Homes at Ardiente, a North Las Vegas age-qualified community, is offering a way for retirees to save money with its SheaXero — No Electric Bill Homes.
Lennar will hold a grand opening for its newest community, The Masters Collection at Southern Highlands, in early March.
Harmony Homes, a locally owned and operated builder, logged its best sales year last year, according to company President Robert Beville.