Southern Nevada has hundreds of miles of bike paths and trails for newbie riders and avid cyclists alike.
Natalie Burt
Natalie Burt, a former news reporter at the Review-Journal for 11 years, spends as much of her free time as possible enjoying Southern Nevada’s outdoors. She’s now a teacher and has lived in Henderson for 17 years.
By the end of our weeklong trip, the parks had surpassed expectations. Apart from ample natural beauty, the journey provided daily doses of exercise.
For Southern Nevada desert trail hikers, the extra color and beauty of wildflower blooms should provide additional workout incentive through April.
Old West history, natural wonder and wildflowers mix with walking opportunities near Nevada’s southern tip.
Just as human “snowbirds” might flock to Las Vegas to escape frigid temperatures, birds fly south for warmth and food security during winter months.
Day trippers ready to move beyond Death Valley’s greatest hits should consider less popular tracts like the park’s sand dunes, badlands and Star Wars backdrops.
The Las Vegas preserve’s 3½ miles of trails can provide a healthy dose of exercise, nature and history.
About four hours north of Las Vegas, Ely offers plenty of walking opportunities graced by colorful murals and connections to bygone mining days.
Trail Access Project aims to help people in wheelchairs gain more access to nature with electric-assisted equipment that can handle rocky terrain.
Four rare species have fluttered into view during my continuing quest to photograph the endangered Mount Charleston blue butterfly.
Combined, the day’s trek will add up to about 5.6 miles. That total could be lengthened and made more challenging with optional trails.
Much like the role Red Rock Canyon plays in Southern Nevada, Snow Canyon State Park is a backyard source of wonder for St. George, Utah.
Pick a date before the weather gets too warm to hike along a path winding through bewildering geology and hardscrabble history in a desert oasis.
Walkers can step back into Hoover Dam history while getting some of their daily steps along a mile loop along Boulder City’s historic district.
While still packing cardiovascular benefits, riding an e-bike can help tame grueling challenges like this 34-mile scenic trail.