Activities, Events and Recreation
Lone Mountain is an isolated and rocky butte in Northwest Metro Las Vegas. It provides a variety of hiking trails of different trail classes including Class 2, Class 3 and Class 4. Depending on the route selected, trails can include segments of all three. Lone Mountain has two trail heads – East and West, both […]
In 1942, a plane carrying Carole Lombard – actress and wife of Clark Gable, crashed high on Mt. Potosi near Las Vegas. Over the years, this has become a favorite hiking destination of the curious, of Lombard or Gable enthusiasts, plane crash buffs and the adventurous hiking types. There are many routes to / from […]
The Pahranagat Valley Wildlife refuge near Alamo offers wonderful trails to enjoy the lush landscape and wildlife that call the place home. Upper Lake Trail The three mile Upper Lake Trail encircles the lake and provides an excellent opportunity to see waterfowl throughout the year. Davenport Trail Running between the Upper Lake Trail and the […]
In the shadow of 13,063-foot Wheeler Peak, 5,000 year old bristlecone pine trees grow on rocky glacial moraines. Come to Great Basin National Park to experience the solitude of the desert, the smell of sagebrush after a thunderstorm, the darkest of night skies, and the beauty of Lehman Caves. Far from a wasteland, the Great […]
As a hiking club based in Las Vegas, Nevada, we are a group of young-at-heart people age 50 and over who participate in outdoor activities. We welcome adult guests from anywhere in the world. Lots of hikes, see website for list as it changes constantly. Hikes Start at: Red Rock Canyon Mount Charleston Lake Mead […]
As the largest refuge outside of Alaska, Desert NWR is an excellent place to visit, whether for a day trip or a longer stay. Desert NWR is more than twice the size of Rhode Island – here are some highlights of different destinations to get you started to explore the refuge. Some activities include: Camping […]
State Park A year-round park that offers outstanding recreational opportunities. It features a 32-acre reservoir and provides excellent trout fishing, boating, swimming, hiking, camping and picnicking. The 4,500-acre park is at an elevation of 7,300 feet in the Schell Creek Range adjacent to the Humboldt National Forest. Winter activities include ice-skating, ice fishing and cross-country […]