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Grapevine Canyon, located toward the southern end of Lake Mead National Recreation Area, is said to be among the best of all places to see the intriguing Native American rock art called petroglyphs. It’s certainly one of the easiest to visit. It’s especially good if you want to take small children or other folks who can’t hike long distances, as the best petroglyph panels are at the mouth of the canyon only about a quarter-mile from the parking area.
If you visit Parker, Ariz., on a weekend, one of the trip’s highlights should be heading some five miles into the Buckskin Mountains via a gravel but well-maintained road to visit the Nellie E. Saloon.
At this busy time of year, it’s good to keep in mind an outdoor destination close enough that it won’t require much time and preparation. Henderson Bird Viewing Preserve is just such a place — an oasis of natural peace hidden close to the urban bustle of the Las Vegas Valley.
Big Bear Lake, California, is one of the closest high-elevation destinations for Southern Nevadans seeking a summer getaway with cool temperatures.
Peaches is a stunning 5.5-year-old girl, and she’s just as sweet as her name. This beauty enjoys getting your affection and relaxing from the comfort of her cat tree while watching the world go by.
A fire burned through a strip mall near the UNLV campus, destroying a post office and other businesses, according to the Clark County Fire Department.
David Roger, counsel for the police union, told reporters that Metro officer Alexander Bookman was informed Thursday night that he would not be indicted in Brandon Durham’s death.
A shooting on Interstate 15 in the northeast Las Vegas Valley wounded one and shut down several travel lanes for hours.
Nevada joined two other states in an investigation into the hospital operators’ alleged use of an agreement that led to employer-driven debt.
