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Weekend Trips from Las Vegas: St. George, Utah
Whether you live in Las Vegas or you are using Las Vegas as the launch pad for your trip (great idea!), there is a load of destinations within a four hour driving radius to have a wonderful two or three day excursion. As a duo of 9-5ers, we have made the most of our weekends…
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Shady Trails of Red Rock Canyon National Preserve
Shade is king on most days in and around Las Vegas. While finding hikes that are shaded is not always obvious, you can find them! A lot relies on the time of day you hike, so that is a factor to consider. Calico Tanks2.2 Miles Type: Out and BackElevation Gain: 406 FeetAlltrails: https://www.alltrails.com/explore/trail/us/nevada/calico-tanks-trail One of…
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Top Summit Hikes in Mount Charleston
I do not need to tell you that Las Vegas is hot in the summer time. It is like stick-your-head-in-the-oven hot. BUT if you are looking to get a good hike in during those summer months, Mount Charleston and Lee Canyon are two jaw-dropping gorgeous areas and a solid 20 degrees (or more) cooler than…
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Top Mount Charleston hikes with minimal uphills
I do not need to tell you that Las Vegas is hot in the summer time. It is like stick-your-head-in-the-oven hot. BUT if you are looking to get a good hike in during those summer months, Mount Charleston and Lee Canyon are two jaw-dropping gorgeous areas and a solid 20 degrees (or more) cooler than…
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Leah’s birth
The day after my due date was a very slow day. David was at work, but my office was closed for the holidays, and I was not sure how to pass the time. I continued to wonder if the highlight of my day would be a walk around the neighborhood or the birth of our…
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New Home: Fabulous Las Vegas
At first glance, Las Vegas may not seem like the most ideal location for a new family who loves all things outdoors — BUT we completely disagree! Our first trip here was with two of our closest friends as we were all beginning to lead climb and boulder. We heard about Red Rock Canyon and…
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White Rock Hills Loop
This is one of our favorite hikes within the Scenic Loop in Red Rock Canyon. The loop is a little over 6 miles and you get fantastic views of a hidden forest behind White Rock Hill and also of Turtlehead peak.
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