The Clark County Commission approved a plan for Jim Rhodes (dba Gypsum Resources) to build houses on Blue Diamond Ridge, adjacent to and overlooking our treasured “jewel in the desert,” Red Rock Canyon.
Read MoreLas Vegas Sun: Tour de France supporter event coming to Las Vegas in 2023
By Danny Webster ▪ The actual Tour de France isn’t coming to Las Vegas, but cyclists will get a chance to feel what it’s like to be a part of the biggest cycling event in the world. L’Etape by Tour de France, a series designed to bring the feel of the famed bicycle race to other…
Read MoreLas Vegas Sun: Plan for housing near Red Rock Canyon gets permit OK despite objections
By Hillary Davis A housing development proposed for near Red Rock Canyon that has been met with resistance from conservationists for nearly two decades because it would build-up against the federally protected, popular outdoor recreation area is closer to becoming a reality. The Clark County Commission unanimously approved a permit earlier this month for developer Gypsum…
Read MoreLas Vegas Sun: Cherish state’s natural wonders
For many Nevadans, Red Rock Canyon is more than just a weekend trip — it is a sacred slice of home. The sandstone cliffs are indispensable to our health, recreation and enjoyment. However, as more people discover this crown jewel, overcrowding and unsustainable usage threaten our most precious public lands. Save Red Rock has always…
Read MoreLas Vegas Sun: A big victory for a natural beauty
By Pauline van Betten, Blue Diamond ▪ At the break of dawn, just as the sun peaks over the horizon, Red Rock Canyon is at its quietest. The cyclists haven’t started their rides, the birds aren’t quite awake, and the rush of cars filled with hikers and climbers have yet to hit the road. In…
Read MoreLas Vegas Sun: Protect our wondrous lands
Our state is lucky to have unique natural wonders and vast landscapes. They make Nevada such a special place to live, work and explore. Get Outdoors Nevada wants to see these special places protected long into the future and is pleased that Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto, D-Nev., and Rep. Dina Titus, D-Nev., recognize that need…
Read MoreLas Vegas Sun: Proposed bill outlines development of public lands around Las Vegas
Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto has filed a bill that would lay out a plan for development of public lands around Las Vegas over the next several decades. The Southern Nevada Economic Development and Conservation Act attempts to strike a balance between regulating urban sprawl and protecting Southern Nevada’s environment. It would earmark more than 2…
Read MoreLas Vegas Sun: Kudos for bill to protect our land
By Bertha Gutierrez, Las Vegas One of the ways I found home in Southern Nevada was through connecting with the land, visiting one by one the protected areas surrounding Las Vegas. From Red Rock Canyon to Mount Charleston to Lake Mead to the Desert National Wildlife Refuge, I found home here. Especially during this past…
Read MoreLas Vegas Sun: Protect, cherish our public lands
By Russell Kuhlman, Reno Over the past year, it’s become apparent just how much Nevadans value our public lands for our mental and physical health. At a time of stress and worry, so many of us have found solace in the outdoors, whether going on a walk in our neighborhoods or hiking Southern Nevada’s public…
Read MoreLas Vegas Sun: Legacy Trail is a worthy project
By Rob Jensen ▪ I moved to Las Vegas for rock climbing at Red Rock Canyon and Mount Charleston, and brought along my road bike. Growing up in Oregon, I spent hours riding multiuse bike trails with friends. Later, I rode those trails for fitness, stress relief and because it’s fun. Moving to a dry,…
Read MoreLas Vegas Sun: LV5 Ghost Bike Unveiling and Memorial
Cyclists, family and friends attend the LV5 Ghost Bike unveiling and memorial at Las Vegas Ball Park’s south lot in Las Vegas Saturday, Jan. 23, 2021. The ghost bike honors Aksoy Ahmet, 48, Michael Murray, 57, Gerrard Nieva, 41, Erin Ray, 39, and Tom Trauger, 57. The cyclists were killed when they were stuck by…
Read MoreLas Vegas Sun: Protect and respect Spirit Mountain
Aristotle once said, “in all things of nature, there is something of the marvelous.” For you, the marvel may be the beauty that expands beyond possible reach. For others, it may be the fresh inhale of air that fills their lungs with Mother Nature’s sweet breath. Within each marvel lies the spirit of the outdoors,…
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