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Hiking Las Vegas
Trail Highlight

Trail Guide – Calico Tanks

Calico Tanks is a fun, scenic trail located off the Red Rock Canyon 13-mile scene drive. The trail is moderate and offers wonderful views of Red Rock and Las Vegas.

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Cathedral Rock Trail - Mt. Charleston
Trail Highlight

Trail Guide – Cathedral Rock

Mount Charleston is a getaway for many Las Vegans. In the summer, it offers a cool climate out of the raging heat of the Valley. In the winter, Charleston gives

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Build a Camp Box
Gear Guide

A Guide: How to Build a Camp Box

The summer is here and and June is National Camping Month. Let’s talk about camp boxes. Camp boxes (or chuck boxes) are a great way to ensure you don’t forget

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Winter Gear Maintenance
Gear Guide

Winter Gear Maintenance

The 100-degree weather is here, so it’s time to pack your snow gear away and break out our gear for the warmer seasons. Let’s talk winter gear maintenance. To ensure

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Mountain biking at Bootleg Canyon.
Trail Highlight

Trail Guide – Bootleg Canyon

Bootleg is a unique place that has something to offer everyone who wants to explore outside. Bootleg Canyon is best known as a premier spot for mountain biking, ranging from

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McCullough Hills Trails
Trail Highlight

Trail Guide – McCullough Hills

A great place for hiking and biking through Sloan Canyon. Sandwiched between Anthem and Henderson, McCullough Hills is a great trail system that offers something for everyone. The trail system

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Tortoises on Trails
Las Vegas

Tortoises on Trails

As the season changes, make sure to be aware of our tortoise friends! This week, we welcome guest blogger Kristi Holcomb. Kristi is a biologist who has worked with desert

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Gold Strike Hot Springs Trail
Trail Highlight

Gold Strike Hot Springs Trail

A trail with a unique view, Gold Strike Hot Springs Trail is perfect for winter hiking. When Vegas gets cold, that means it is time for hot springs. Did you

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