Outdoors & Desert 2 stories

Outdoors & Desert defines a core Vegas Report beat around Las Vegas outdoor activities, Mojave Desert recreation, and Red Rock Canyon, rather than treating them as isolated travel topics. Stories move from Valley of Fire and Mount Charleston to Lake Mead day trips, with particular attention to how desert hiking and scenic drives affect real decisions in and around Las Vegas. The child structure, including Red Rock Canyon and Hoover Dam & Lake Mead, prevents overlap by pushing detailed questions downward while this page retains the wider relationship between outdoor safety and heat planning.

August 21, 2026, 9:04 PM

‘The Great Depletion’ Explores Las Vegas Water and Wildlife on Film

A new documentary follows a 112-mile trek from Griffith Peak to the Colorado River, highlighting water scarcity, desert wildlife, and the challenges facing Las Vegas’ ecosystem. Local screenings are scheduled this week

August 21, 2026, 8:07 PM

Meet the Mermaid: Inside Silverton’s Aquarium Dive Team

Kristin Janise manages dive safety and mermaid performances at Silverton’s 117,000-gallon aquarium, where daily shows and interactive marine life experiences draw families and visitors Thursday through Sunday

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‘The Great Depletion’ Explores Las Vegas Water and Wildlife on Film

Meet the Mermaid: Inside Silverton’s Aquarium Dive Team