70°F
weather icon Mostly Clear

Trip of the Week

Margo Bartlett Pesek writes about day trips from Las Vegas and information about the surrounding areas. Her column appears Sunday in Travel/Living.

Spring Mountain Ranch great for picnics, hiking

Spring Mountain Ranch State Park boasts a superb setting at the base of beautiful cliffs within the Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area.

THE LATEST
Economic cuts could affect favorite recreation areas

These tough economic times produce challenges for Americans seeking outdoor enjoyment in local, state and federal parks and recreation areas. Ongoing budget battles raging in Washington, D.C., and in state houses across the country may well affect your personal leisure-time plans.

Fallon’s fascinating past makes it more than a pit stop

Travelers along U.S. 95 between Las Vegas and the Reno-Sparks area usually treat Fallon as a fueling stop, a place to get a bite to eat or an option for an overnight stay before pushing on. The busy community in the heart of a rich agricultural region and wildlife area deserves a closer look. Explore the town a little to discover its fascinating past.

1 17 18 19 20 21 33