Looking for things to do in Henderson? You can see lions, watch birds, walk a historic street, eat free chocolate, and more. Once nicknamed Hendertucky by locals, the city of Henderson has grown into a major player in Nevada.  Named one…
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World Emoji Day is July 17. Here are 19 emojis that reflect the lifestyle, culture, and history of Nevada. Even though emojis are a relatively new phenomenon, it’s hard to imagine our world or Nevada without them.  Since July 17 marks…
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You don’t have to eat at an Italian restaurant on the Las Vegas Strip to enjoy celebrity chef cooking. Try this cookbook instead. Over the years of eating at and writing about various Las Vegas restaurants, I’ve acquired a small collection…
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Avoid the hottest summer weather on a cheap summer trip to Northern Nevada, where temperatures are a little cooler. Last summer was one of the country’s and the state’s hottest on record, and if the Farmer's Almanac 2025 forecast is…
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With members representing 178 countries, the Culinary Workers Union is the largest Latinx, Black, AAPI, and immigrant organization in Nevada. Here are nine facts. As the largest union in Nevada, Culinary Workers Union Local 226 has a long…
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From gigantic ancient rock formations to the country’s largest alpine lake, here are five spots to stamp on your Nevada State Parks Passport. Nevada is home to 27 state parks, each with its own set of unique natural, cultural, and…
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If you're after a substantial and satisfying meal, sink your teeth into these 8 Reno burritos—doggy bag included. Leave it to the Biggest Little City in the World to have some of the biggest burritos.  None of the Reno burritos below…
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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. Most who view the Hoover Dam in person look down upon the massive concrete…
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Las Vegas has extreme summertime sun and heat during the day, so save these 14 outdoor activities for nighttime. Summertime in Las Vegas is hot, hot, hot. The temperature here barely deviates between scorching, blistering, and molten. …
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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. Nevada is home to its fair share of storied trails, traversed over the centuries by American…
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