Question: On the north side of our house, we have a 10-foot-wide space we are trying to landscape. Several have suggested planting bay laurel trees, but we are concerned about the tree’s size for the space. When we went to the nursery, their suggestion was the Majestic Beauty hawthorn tree. Will the hawthorn tree do well in our climate and soils?
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.
Not all the neon is on the Strip. Mayor Carolyn Goodman officially welcomed Mylan World Team Tennis and the Las Vegas Neon Feb. 4 to the Darling Tennis Center, 7901 W. Washington Ave.
If you like to cast a line or spot an eight-point buck and live in the Las Vegas Valley, chances are you’ve heard of the Las Vegas Woods and Waters Club. The club promotes outdoor activities such as fishing, archery and hunting.
Clark County plans to spend $33.4 million on parks projects ranging from a new Siegfried and Roy Park named after the retired entertainers to low-profile projects such as landscaping upgrades.
Coach Jake Mazone and his running team are always racing, whether it’s carpooling around town, practicing at local parks or competing in long-distance runs. Their fast-paced lifestyle allows them to focus on one common goal: the 2016 Olympics.
