The busiest carrier at Harry Reid International Airport says the new daily nonstop flights will be a part of the new “redeye” schedule with tickets going on sale next week.
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Among the wellness experts’ advice: Start with a little and it can turn into something big. Be consistent. Seek a support system.
A common misconception around screening is, “I don’t have a family history of breast cancer, so I don’t know that I need a mammogram.”
We spoke with dietitians to better understand fiber’s role in weight management, ways to incorporate it into your diet and the best high-fiber snacks.
The U.S. government shut down Wednesday, with Democratic lawmakers insisting that any deal address their health care demands and Republicans saying those negotiations can happen after the government is funded.
A visit to Canyon de Chelly National Monument is a feast for the eyes and soul. There, you will find sheer red sandstone cliffs rising 1,000 feet above the fertile farmland of the canyons, where prehistoric Ancestral Puebloan ruins and hundreds of other archaeological sites dot the landscape. People have lived there nearly 5,000 years; it is believed to be the longest continuous occupancy of any site on the Colorado Plateau.
Nevada is home to 23 state parks, the majority with only one unique feature. But Berlin-Ichthyosaur State Park is in a class of its own, as it features not only a well-preserved historic mining town but also remains of the ancient ichthyosaur (pronounced ICK-thee-o-saur), our state fossil.
Cedar Breaks National Monument in southern Utah is a small park most cherished by us desert dwellers for its cool summer temperatures and spectacular views into its deep, hoodoo-filled amphitheater. During July and August, you’ll find the little park brimming with additional activities, any one of which, by itself, might be worth the journey there.
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.
You could spend years exploring the 1.9 million-acre Grand Staircase-Escalante National Parkcq in Utah, yet barely shorten the list of wonders still to see there.
Along the Sedona-Oak Creek Canyon Scenic Drive just north of Sedona, you’ll find Slide Rock State Park, one of Arizona’s most beloved destinations.
By most definitions, giant sequoias are the largest trees on Earth, and they will surely inspire awe in anyone fortunate enough to see them. And because they grow within a long weekend’s journey of Southern Nevada, you can be among the fortunate. But if you intend to do that this summer, it’s best to plan now, for this kind of trip will be most pleasant if you make reservations, allowing time to incorporate other activities.
Q: Last week we planted several fruit trees and have established trees as well. Would you recommend applying fertilizer around these trees now? Spikes or granular type of fertilizer?
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.
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?
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Las Vegas is one of the fastest-growing U.S. metros, with that growth fueling a robust pipeline of large-scale commercial, hospitality, mixed-use, and infrastructure projects. Major mixed-use developments, ongoing freeway expansions, and the forthcoming Southern Nevada Supplemental Airport project near Jean, Nev., are all driving demand for construction services.
Though the CDC is undergoing major changes, the overall fall vaccine recommendations for older adults resemble last year’s advice, with one exception.
When it comes to exercise and longevity, cardio-based workouts are good, but don’t overlook the importance of strength training.
Lacing up your sneakers and getting your steps in may be your go-to workout. But you might wonder if there’s an ideal walking pace to burn the most calories.
Officials say the Nevada Adventure Center in Boulder City will be “one-stop hub” for recreationalists in Southern Nevada.
