Learn about living in Las Vegas from the transportation to the jobs to the weather. Courtesy of Lori Ballen’s BallenVegas.com
The 18 best day trips from Las Vegas, from the Grand Canyon, Zion, and Valley of Fire to Red Rock, slot canyons, and quirky Route 66 towns, with drive times and local tips from a lifelong Las Vegan.
Cowabunga Bay Water Park in Henderson is Las Vegas’s big summer splash — slides, a lazy river, a kids’ cove, and cabanas. Here’s how to plan your day, plus the season and hours to check before you go.
A local’s guide to the best free things to do in Las Vegas, from the Bellagio Fountains and Fremont Street to Seven Magic Mountains and the Sphere. No casino budget required.
A local’s guide to Hoover Dam near Las Vegas — where it is, the Powerplant Tour and Dam Tour, the visitor center, and the history behind this engineering marvel on the Colorado River.
A local, up-to-date guide to The Gardens Park in Summerlin — its amenities plus the real current community events, including the Las Vegas Farmers Market at Downtown Summerlin and the Summerlin Festival of Arts.
Las Vegas has grown into a real adventure town. Here are the zip lines worth the adrenaline right now, from SlotZilla over Fremont Street to Fly LINQ on the Strip — plus one more sky-high thrill.