“Nature is impersonal, awe-inspiring, elegant, eternal. It’s geometrically perfect. It’s tiny and gigantic. You can travel far to be in a beautiful natural setting, or you can observe it in your backyard – or, in my case, in the trees lining New York City sidewalks, or in the clouds above skyscrapers.”
Gretchen Rubin
Articles on Outdoor Activities & Recreation
From hiking and camping, to gardening and beyond, being outdoors is great for your health and is a prime way to connect with our natural roots!
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East Las Vegas Seed Share – Sharing the Love of Gardening One Seed at a Time
East Las Vegas Seed Share encourages locals to save and share seeds from their gardens with others who are gardening in the community.
Kizuna Japanese Society Celebrates Japanese Culture at the 7th Annual Spring Festival
Last month, The Kizuna Japanese Society organized its 7th annual Spring Festival to celebrate all that represents Japanese culture.
Distinctive Narratives to Dwell on at The Springs Preserve
The Springs Preserve offers visitors a variety of attractions year-round, while some of its dedicated exhibits showcase for a limited time.
The Offspring Rocks Fremont Street Experience at First-ever ‘Excessive Celebration Bowl Bash’
On February 10, the Fremont Street Experience held its first-ever Excessive Celebration Bowl Bash, headlined by The Offspring.
The Makers Hive Market Welcomes Local Small Businesses at Friendship Fest
The Makers Hive Market recently hosted its Friendship Fest at The District at Green Valley Ranch, featuring 50+ artisans, free friendship bracelets, and more!
Cemetery Pulp Brings Valloween to Life
With its unique play on Valentine’s Day, Cemetery Pulp, “the only hybrid oddity and comic shop in Las Vegas, putting the cult back in culture,” just hosted its Valloween Night Market.
Afterlife Tea and Boba Room Hosts ‘New Year’s Market’
For its first event of the year, Afterlife Tea and Boba Room brought local artists and businesses together for its New Year’s Market.
Exploring Habitats In Las Vegas
Our city supports a diversity of life within the Mojave Desert and a mosaic of habitats in Las Vegas allows wildlife to navigate human areas.
First Friday Celebrates 21 Years of Art and Community
The First Friday Festival just celebrated its 21st anniversary of bringing the community together for a monthly night of art and creativity!
LV Craft Shows Hosting Its Monthly Craft Festival
LV Craft Shows hosts a monthly Craft Festival at Tivoli Village, packed with 70+ local vendors & food trucks. Open to families & their pets!
Nevada Plants – Tackling Tough Times With Trees
Addressing issues like the climate crisis and food insecurity, Nevada Plants plants trees around Nevada, reducing urban heat islands and food deserts.
Las Vegas is Abuzz With Mojave Native Bees
This World Bee Day, learn more about some of the many native bees you might find here in the Mojave Desert!
Spring Bird Migration in Las Vegas Begins
The spring bird migration is here in Vegas, with billions of birds flying beneath the stars to breeding grounds across North America!
Top 6 Native Mojave Plants to Make Your Home Bird-and Pollinator-friendly
Want to add color and life to your garden while making it even more rooted in the landscape we live in? Check out the top 6 native Mojave plants to make your home bird and pollinator friendly!
Check Out a State Park Pass From the Library
Choose your own adventure and visit one of Nevada’s 27 State Parks with the Clark County Library District’s State Park Pass!
10 Common Urban Birds in the Las Vegas Valley
Have you met your feathered neighbors? Birds are one of the most accessible ways to learn about nature in the Las Vegas Valley.
Let’s Go Birding!
A fast-growing hobby amongst younger generations, birding is the perfect way to spend more time in nature and make new friends.
Las Vegas Mother Encourages Hiking and Nature Activities for Family’s Well-Being
An interest in nature compelled Las Vegas resident Samira Tamules to value hiking and camping with her children as a time to bond.
Doggie Oasis Day Care Keeps Dogs Active
For Active Dog Month, Kiara interviewed Doggie Oasis, a local dog day care, to learn about the importance of keeping dogs active!
Desert Balloon Project: Saving Tortoises One Balloon at a Time
People forget that “what goes up must come down” when releasing balloons, not realizing that they float away to places they don’t belong and cause harm to wildlife. This issue inspired 15-year-old Christian Daniels to start his own organization – the Desert Balloon Project.
COVID-19’s Impact on Nevada’s Outdoor Recreation Economy
Outdoor recreation accounts for one of the country’s largest economic sectors. In Nevada, it’s one of the fastest-growing economic sectors, touching every part of the state.
LVAS: Shooting for the Stars
Helping people reach for the stars, the Las Vegas Astronomical Society (LVAS) makes astronomy more accessible to those interested in broadening their horizons and exploring the night sky.
Goat Yoga LV: A Great Way to “Kid” Around
Pairing goats with yoga, Goat Yoga LV provides a unique, fun, and relaxing experience to those looking for something new in their self-care routine.
Composting 101: Reducing Food Waste
In honor of National Learn About Composting Day on May 29th, let’s go over the basics of composting – a natural solution to food waste.
Hold Your Horses: Horse Meditation & Equine Therapy
In a unique, equine experience, one local organization invites you to “Hold Your Horses” and join them for a sunset meditation in the company of horses.
Skye Canyon ‘Skye and Stars’ Event
Skye Canyon, in tandem with the Las Vegas Astronomical Society, presents their sixth annual ‘Skye and Stars’ stargazing event this weekend!
An Active Dog is a Happy Dog
Dog owners understand that their dogs’ health and happiness are priorities. That’s why an active dog is a happy dog!
SB 52 – Protecting Our Dwindling Dark Skies
Thanks to light pollution, most people lack access to the visible night sky. That’s why SB 52 works to protect dark skies here in Nevada.
The Wetlands Park: A World of Wonder
Today is World Wetlands Day – a day where we celebrate all of the amazing things wetlands provide! Read more to learn about our own Wetlands Park.
Trashy Trail Runners Keeps on the Path of Protecting Public Lands
While the pandemic forced many to stay home, one local trail clean-up group, Trashy Trail Runners took the opportunity to get people out on the trail & encourage keeping our public lands & community beautiful. Read more to learn how they accomplish this!
The Wonderful World of Whales
Guest writer, Lauren Lomprey (the Doodling Nomad), writes about her experience with whale watching while in Alaska, symbolically adopting a whale, and shares some of the knowledge she’s gained about whales, just in time for National Whale Day!