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Avalanche dogs train for rescue role at Mount Charleston’s Lee Canyon

Carson, a black Labrador retriever plows into a snowbank, sinks his teeth into a red and blue blanket, and yanks a skier into the blinding sunlight at the Lee Canyon ski resort. For the 11-month old pup, it might just seem like some playful fun. But for avalanche dog handlers Michelle and Greg French, it’s serious training that could one day save a life.

Getaways Calendar, May 2015

The region embraces spring with a variety of outdoor activities, while preparing for Memorial Day observances.

 
Scottsdale offers a feast for the senses

Art, nature, food, history — it could take a month, a year or even a lifetime to drink in everything Scottsdale, Ariz., has to offer. But three or four days may be enough for a memorable sip.

Getaways Calendar: February 2015

Western communities celebrate the joys of winter with festivals, athletic events and a very famous cowboy poetry showcase.

Cerca calendar: November 2014

Cerca country celebrates Nevada, offers late-season festivals and events, and gears up for the holidays in November.

Rock Spring Loop still cool enough to enjoy

Before the weather gets any hotter in our region, a good place for a short hike might be Mojave National Preserve in California just south of the Nevada border. One you might try is the Rock Spring Loop, which boasts a historic stone house, the site of a 19th-century Army post, a natural spring and American Indian petroglyphs.