Deborah Wall | Las Vegas Review-Journal

Hiking Utah’s Calf Creek: 126-foot waterfall and riparian habitat

Deborah Wall | Special to the — Fri, 22 Apr 2022 23:56:22 +0000

It would take a lifetime to see all the wonders of the 1.87 million-acre Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument, but you can see a lot in one short visit.

Explore Canyon de Chelly’s extraordinary history in Arizona

Deborah Wall Special to the Review-Journal — Sat, 16 Apr 2022 04:00:26 +0000

Canyon de Chelly National Monument in Arizona is about 460 miles from Las Vegas, in the Four Corners region of Arizona.

Capitol Reef’s beauty, orchards beckon visitors and hikers

Deborah Wall Special to the Review-Journal — Fri, 01 Apr 2022 21:40:47 +0000

Capitol Reef National Park in Utah boasts some of the finest rock formations and geologic wonders in the West and is a top hiking location.

Joshua Tree a ‘wildland mecca’ with hiking trails and palm oases

Deborah Wall Special to the — Fri, 25 Feb 2022 17:42:59 +0000

With 8,000 rock climbing routes, 191 miles of hiking trails and five palm oases to visit, the national park attracts more than 2.8 million visitors a year.

Fort Piute outing offers glimpse of old Army outpost, petroglyphs

Deborah Wall Special to the — Fri, 04 Feb 2022 17:49:35 +0000

Fort Piute makes a wonderful day outing to a remote area in the extreme eastern region of the Mojave National Preserve in California.

Desert survivor: a primer on the saguaro, from tip to root

Deborah Wall Special to the — Fri, 21 Jan 2022 17:46:14 +0000

The Sonoran Desert is tough on plants, yet the saguaro is a master of survival. It is one of many plants protected by the Native Plant Protection Act.

Want to get away from it all? Arizona’s Kofa park is the place.

Deborah Wall Special to the Review-Journal — Fri, 07 Jan 2022 23:11:33 +0000

Established in 1939, the Kofa National Wildlife Refuge encompasses more than 665,000 acres and protects more than 400 desert bighorn sheep and other wildlife.

Zion makes for a chill winter getaway

Deborah Wall Special to the Review-Journal — Wed, 22 Dec 2021 16:47:26 +0000

Zion National Park is one of our favorite landscapes any time of year, but in winter its stark mountains, stripped of summer foliage, will be all the more breathtaking.

A few ‘glyph’ notes on Grapevine Canyon’s ancient rock art

Deborah Wall Special to the — Fri, 03 Dec 2021 00:27:56 +0000

Grapevine Canyon is one of the finest petroglyph sites in Southern Nevada. It is also one of the easiest to visit on a day trip.

Blythe Intaglios make for compelling day trip

Deborah Wall Special to the Review-Journal — Tue, 23 Nov 2021 16:46:27 +0000

The Blythe Intaglios are so large that they were not noticeable to non-Indigenous people until 1932. That year, pilot George Palmer spotted them while flying from Las Vegas to Blythe, California.

Tips for Death Valley day trips

Deborah Wall Special to the Review-Journal — Thu, 04 Nov 2021 16:02:26 +0000

From sandy walks to scenic drives, how to pack the most into your Death Valley day trip.

Arizona’s slot canyons offer drama, beauty

Deborah Wall Special to the Review-Journal — Fri, 29 Oct 2021 17:10:57 +0000

Arizona’s Upper and Lower Antelope canyons offer easy access to dramatic rockscapes

To see Banshee Canyon, you have to grab the rings

Deborah Wall Special to the — Fri, 17 Sep 2021 22:18:55 +0000

The Rings Trail to Banshee Canyon is a short but adventurous outing in California’s Mojave National Preserve.

Utah’s fall foliage makes for great leaf-peeping

Deborah Wall | Special to the — Wed, 01 Sep 2021 21:32:03 +0000

Colorful fall foliage, plus spectacular geology, is a short drive away, in Utah.

2 Utah slot canyons make for easy, fun hike

Deborah Wall Sepcial to the — Thu, 26 Aug 2021 16:03:47 +0000

One favorite hike is to two slot canyons, Spooky and Peek-A-Boo. Both can easily be visited in one half of a day.

The best way to experience the spectacle of Monument Valley

Deborah Wall Special to the — Wed, 04 Aug 2021 18:28:56 +0000

Guided tours of the famous site take you up close to locations you’ve only seen in the movies.

Mono Lake, California, is a bird-watcher’s paradise

Deborah Wall — Fri, 25 Jun 2021 23:20:03 +0000

Migratory species by the dozens make annual treks to shores, limestone columns of salty lake east of Yosemite National Park.

Experience luxurious landscapes at spring-rich Kershaw-Ryan State Park

Deborah Wall — Fri, 28 May 2021 19:28:58 +0000

Lincoln County’s Kershaw-Ryan State Park has a wading pool, camping for tents and RVs, hiking and birds aplenty.

Tall, tall trees aren’t all there is to see at Sequoia National Park

Deborah Wall — Fri, 14 May 2021 18:35:58 +0000

The park, along with Kings Canyon National Park, is a haven for campers, hikers and lovers of beautiful vistas.

Hike a scenic streambed in Hackberry Canyon, Utah

Deborah Wall — Sat, 01 May 2021 00:00:10 +0000

Stunning area of Utah’s Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument is a gorgeous hike with riparian vegetation flanking the streambed.

Rafting, fishing, camping await at Lees Ferry on the Colorado River

Deborah Wall — Fri, 16 Apr 2021 23:12:46 +0000

Lees Ferry is a good destination for a night or two beneath the stars in a remote area along the Colorado River at the eastern base of the stunning Vermilion Cliffs.

It’s not a mirage: One of largest oases in Mojave Desert beckons bird lovers

Deborah Wall — Wed, 31 Mar 2021 16:41:20 +0000

An easy day trip of 90 miles from Las Vegas, Ash Meadows National Wildlife Refuge lies in Amargosa Valley, a few miles beyond Pahrump.

Eureka Dunes in Death Valley National Park perfect for adventurers

Deborah Wall — Thu, 18 Feb 2021 14:44:54 +0000

The dunes, thought to be 10,000 years old, offer a remote adventure with quiet beauty.

Tucson perfect for those craving a getaway

Deborah Wall — Fri, 05 Feb 2021 14:40:00 +0000

Flora and fauna found in the Sonoran Desert is vastly different from those in the Mojave.

Grand Canyon’s South Rim less crowded, even prettier this time of year

Deborah Wall | — Fri, 22 Jan 2021 21:45:36 +0000

Early winter is the Grand Canyon’s quietest, yet perhaps prettiest, time to visit. Most people visit the park in the more crowded warmer months.

Hiking with the tykes is good for everyone

Deborah Wall — Sat, 09 Jan 2021 00:52:07 +0000

Even the youngest children can learn to love the outdoors. Here are some tips for parents.

It does get cold in Nevada. Here’s how to prevent hypothermia

Deborah Wall — Wed, 30 Dec 2020 20:17:02 +0000

Prevention — from wearing the right clothes to packing some extras — is key for outdoor lovers to stay safe.

Valley of Fire State Park rich with beauty, history and adventure

Deborah Wall — Sat, 05 Dec 2020 17:24:33 +0000

With its red and orange Aztec sandstone formations surrounded by mountains of gray and tan limestone, Valley of Fire State Park is a feast for the eyes.

Go for a hike, enjoy date treats at Tecopa’s China Ranch

Deborah Wall — Sun, 22 Nov 2020 19:01:41 +0000

This lush oasis, in a secluded canyon near Tecopa, California, is not a spa or a resort but a working ranch.

Proposed monument would protect southern Clark County lands

Deborah Wall — Sat, 07 Nov 2020 12:46:56 +0000

Conservations groups, coalition of tribes press for creation of Avi Kwa Ame National Monument.