‘America’s Best Day Hikes’ offers trails beyond Nevada

By Kristen Peterson

March 14, 2020 - 11:07 pm

For trails beyond Nevada, check out Derek Dellinger’s “America’s Best Day Hikes: Spectacular Single-Day Hikes Across the States” (The Countryman Press, $29.95).

Broken down by regions, the hardcover book features photography, maps and detailed information on hikes with stunning views.

For additional hikes in the region, check out our Las Vegas Hiking Guide.

Billy Hayes, whose drug smuggling exploits were the basis of the film "Midnight Express" and Na ...

Meet the Summerlin resident whose drug arrest led to ‘Midnight Express’

By Christopher Lawrence / RJ

March 18, 2020 - 10:20 am

In 1970, Billy Hayes tried to board a flight in Istanbul with hashish taped to his torso. He spent five years in Turkish prisons before chronicling his ordeal in the book that inspired the landmark film.

Jolene Mannina, from left, Elizabeth Blau and Mary Choi Kelly are the driving force behind the ...

Women leaders are underrepresented in Vegas kitchens. Here’s one group’s plan to change that.

By Al Mancini / RJ

March 15, 2020 - 1:11 am

The first-of-its-kind Women’s Hospitality Initiative was born over several months — with Elizabeth Blau, Mary Choi Kelly and Jolene Mannina at the helm.

Dave Rooney and Dave Browne (Patrick Rivera)

60 gigs, 50 states, 40 days: This Vegas band wanted to set a Guinness record

By Jason Bracelin / RJ

March 14, 2020 - 11:54 pm

A new documentary chronicles Irish music duo The Black Donnellys’ attempt to set a Guinness World Record.

The family of beer lovers plans to launch Nevada Brew Works in April in the Arts District. (Cha ...

They risked everything on a dream: honoring daughter, opening a brewery

By John M. Glionna

March 14, 2020 - 11:36 pm

When you’ve risked your entire life to achieve a dream of brewing your own beer — pledging your savings, mortgaging your home, plunging deep into debt — you can’t afford to think about failure.

The moon rises over the mountains in St. George. (Benjamin Hager/Las Vegas Review-Journal) @ben ...

2 hours from Vegas: A red-rock amphitheater, 38 miles of trails and an art village

By Heidi Knapp Rinella / RJ

March 14, 2020 - 11:30 pm

Las Vegas may be the entertainment capital of the world, but you’ll find unique attractions in St. George, like an outdoor amphitheater, art village and cooking school.

What’s the hottest-selling hot sauce on Amazon?

By Heidi Knapp Rinella / RJ

March 14, 2020 - 11:28 pm

After it landed on Oprah’s list, Truff got even hotter

Wynn Spa-Treatment Lounge Chaises (Barbara Kraft)

New spa treatment at The Spa at Wynn uses Himalayan singing bowls

By C.L. Gaber

March 14, 2020 - 11:27 pm

Those seeking good vibes at a spa now can indulge in a new treatment that incorporates the soothing vibrations of Himalayan singing bowls

Las Vegas cafes serve delicious takes on toast

By Heidi Knapp Rinella / RJ

March 14, 2020 - 11:26 pm

Toast Society Cafe and Toasted Gastrobrunch breathe new life into your cozy old toast.

Sarah Sled (Severiano del Castillo Galvan)

Las Vegas’ newest dating expert launching app

By C.L. Glaber

March 14, 2020 - 11:15 pm

Love is on the mind of this MIT-educated Ph.D., who studied political science with an emphasis in quantitative methodology.

Lee Merlin, the last woman crowned Miss Atomic Bomb on May 24, 1957, sports a mushroom cloud ba ...

Sure to be a blast

By John Przybys / RJ

March 14, 2020 - 11:14 pm

Joseph Kent, director of education for the National Atomic Testing Museum, will share a few stories during “Strange Tales From the Nevada Test Site,” part of Henderson Libraries’ new “Hidden History” lecture series.