The price to enter Red Rock Canyon National Conversation Area could double for 2018, under a new proposal by the Bureau of Land Management.
The fee for one vehicle would climb from $7 to $15 for 2018. It would increase to $20 in 2023. The cost for an annual pass will go from $30 to $45 in 2018.
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Here's a little secret.
Whenever it rains in Las Vegas, go hiking the next day (as long as the skies are clear).
You'll find trails flowing with springs or waterfalls, depending on how long it pours in the valley.
Personally, I love the sound of rushing water!
Sometimes, I feel like I'm a hiker version of Disney's Moana.
"I always come back to the water..." Shoot, now that song will be stuck in my head all day.
So, here's a list of some the hikes I've done with springs or waterfalls. Keep in mind, the definition of a "waterfall" in the desert isn't that grand! ;)
Read MoreLas Vegas is home to the neon lights and the glitz of the strip. But nearly 30 miles west of that, you’ll find one of the most beautiful hiking areas in the state: Red Rock Canyon.
It attracts millions of visitors, looking to hike, climb, or bike. Some just want the mountains as a backdrop in their pictures.
Last year, the park had record numbers. The big crowds caused temporary closures because it was full.
Now, visitors have to navigate through construction on the 13-mile scenic drive.
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Crunch.
The sound of the rocky trail under my boots gives me energy. A purpose.
Crunch. Crunch. Crunch.
With every step, every climb, every hike, I step further away from depression.
I struggled with it, on and off.
"How are you?" Everyone asks.
"I'm okay," I fake a smile.
Sometimes, I battled with depression, but no one can tell. Social media shows the filtered moments of my life. I take a selfie on the tough days. I choose the appropriate filter to hide the sadness. It's like dressing up for church on Sunday, while inside you're a tangled mess. Sweeping the dirt and crumbs under the rug, until you have time to deal with the real problem. I was the main actress in the film "Nothing Is Wrong".
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Defeated.
Exhausted.
Hopeless.
Just a few words that describe how I felt on this path. I could see the mountain ahead of me, but every day I became a little weaker in my stride. Every day I lost a piece of the compass. I forgot what the map looked like. My backpack became heavier.
Where was I going? Would I even be able to get there?
It was impossible to answer. I don't know.
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