Outdoors
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How to cool off in the Colorado River’s Black Canyon
Whether you choose to kayak, scuba dive, or swim, cool off downstream from Hoover Dam on the Black Canyon Water Trail, a 30-mile expanse of the Colorado River.
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Meet the hikers blazing a new trail on the Carson City to Canada Quest
Julianne Mahoney and Audrey Payne won the Carson City to Canada Quest and will hike 1,600 miles from the Nevada capital to the U.S.-Canada border.
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Desert meteor magic: Catch the Eta Aquarids in Nevada
Discover Nevada’s best spots to witness the dazzling Eta Aquarids meteor shower this May. Experience cosmic wonders under legendary dark skies.
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Why are clocks set forward in the spring? Thank wars, confusion and a hunger for sunlight
By JAMIE STENGLE Associated Press Once again, most Americans will set their clocks forward by one hour this weekend, losing perhaps a bit of sleep but gaining more glorious sunlight in the evenings as the days warm into summer. Where did this all come from, though? How we came to move the clock forward in…
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What to know about the 5 ski resorts in Nevada
Whether you’re a beginner, intermediate, or advanced skier, here’s what you need to know about the five ski resorts in Nevada.
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2 meteor showers will light up Nevada this November
Discover prime viewing spots and dates for November’s Taurid and Leonid meteor showers in Nevada’s dark sky country.
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Cut down your own Christmas tree in Nevada for just $5
Learn where and how to get your Christmas tree-cutting permit from Nevada’s BLM Ely District.
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5 Nevada mines where you can dig for gems & keep your treasure
Nevada is home to many mines where you can dig for gemstones to keep for yourself. Here are the top five spots.
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9 Nevada hot springs you can swim in
Take a soak in one of these hot springs across the state.
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What to know about August’s Full Blue Moon, the first Supermoon of the year
Discover everything you need to know about August’s Full Blue Moon, the first Supermoon of 2024.
