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Fort Piute a Mojave National Preserve treasure

Many of the treasures offered by the 1.6 million-acre Mojave National Preserve can be found only by traveling on remote gravel roads. One such destination is Fort Piute in the extreme eastern region of the park.

Have some winter fun in Flagstaff’s Snowbowl

We skiers and snowboarders dwelling in Southern Nevada mostly haunt our beloved and handy Las Vegas Ski & Snowboard Resort. But sometimes we want a change of slopes and scenery for just a few days. One of the best getaways for that purpose is the Arizona Snowbowl near Flagstaff. It’s not only close enough for easy access but also has the advantage of excellent nearby nightlife.

Bolster fig yield with a second tree

Question: I have a large fig tree that gives me small green figs, and that is all I get. I think the problem is not enough water, as you said. I also saw the picture of cuttings to grow another tree. Can I do that, or should I buy a second tree? What about pruning? Is this a good time?

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I bet the question on everybody’s mind right now is: What the heck do I get the golfer in my life for Christmas? OK, maybe some folks are wondering that.

Formidable fire blight tough to tackle

Question: I have a pear tree which is about 10 years old. Up until this year, it has been pretty healthy. This spring, it got a disease. I am hoping you can identify it for me and tell me what I can do to treat it so that it won’t be a problem in the future.

‘Globetrotter Soul’ clinics aim to teach kids fundamentals

Player Fatima “TNT” Maddox plans to host two area skills clinics this summer for children ages 6 to 14 interested in learning the fundamentals and tricks of Harlem Globetrotters basketball.

Club gives badminton boost with local games

The Las Vegas Badminton Club is seeing more and more players since it started in 2000. Played at a few locations across the valley, games are open to the public. The fee is $2 at most sites.

Sun bakes apples if shade is lacking

Anna apples will do better if they are shaded by the eight canopy of the tree and not exposed directly to sunlight all day long.