Trail Access Project aims to help people in wheelchairs gain more access to nature with electric-assisted equipment that can handle rocky terrain.
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Natalie Burt

Natalie Burt, a former news reporter at the Review-Journal for 11 years, spends as much of her free time as possible enjoying Southern Nevada’s outdoors. She’s now a teacher and has lived in Henderson for 17 years.
Four rare species have fluttered into view during my continuing quest to photograph the endangered Mount Charleston blue butterfly.
Combined, the day’s trek will add up to about 5.6 miles. That total could be lengthened and made more challenging with optional trails.
Much like the role Red Rock Canyon plays in Southern Nevada, Snow Canyon State Park is a backyard source of wonder for St. George, Utah.
Pick a date before the weather gets too warm to hike along a path winding through bewildering geology and hardscrabble history in a desert oasis.
Walkers can step back into Hoover Dam history while getting some of their daily steps along a mile loop along Boulder City’s historic district.
While still packing cardiovascular benefits, riding an e-bike can help tame grueling challenges like this 34-mile scenic trail.
Getting off to a rocky start in the new year can be a good thing, if you’re taking advantage of Southern Nevada’s bounty of hiking opportunities.
The 315-acre Ice Age Fossils State Park opened almost a year ago in the far northern reaches of the Las Vegas Valley.
Putting one foot in front of another is a highly efficient way of getting to know a city. We logged 24,000 steps on our self-guided tour.
Autumn’s softer light and cooler temperatures are bringing back the joy of mountain bike rides for many Southern Nevadans.
Testing your skills at a climbing gym can be a fun option as Southern Nevada’s summer heat continues limiting outdoor activity.
Several hiking trails and viewpoints await those who make this journey and wish to get some exercise as they explore one of the world’s natural wonders.
Hiking options may be limited, but Mount Charleston’s network of still-open trails offers plenty of picturesque views and potential discoveries.
Birding gives Southern Nevadans plenty of opportunity to practice mindfulness, an ideal state in which people focus on the present to find a little calm.