She calls herself "Satan's Angel, the Devil's Own Mistress," and her signature act involves flaming pasties. Now 60-something, Angel is a burlesque legend, and she had plenty of stories to tell at the "Miss Exotic World Pageant," held earlier this month at the Palms. Continue reading »

There are many things in Las Vegas for a dog to love, but summer isn't one of them. Too hot and too dry, the summer months can make dogs cranky and can even endanger their health – especially the long-haired ones. A few simple precautions can help. Continue reading »

Hands down, the biggest off-Strip attraction in the Las Vegas area is Hoover Dam. Now, as the grand dam approaches its centennial, a companion marvel is joining it in the Black Canyon of the Colorado River. While not as huge as the dam, the new Colorado River Bridge is every bit as impressive a feat of engineering. For the last couple of years, I’ve been driving down U.S. Highway 93 every month or so to watch the progress. As work continues, watching gets ever more fascinating. Continue reading »

If you drive just 20 miles south from Las Vegas, you will come upon Eldorado Canyon, a timeless high-desert landscape sparsely populated by bighorn sheep, coyotes, rock nettle and cactus. The scattered ruins of old stone cabins are all that remain to tell of the canyon's wild past. Once the biggest gold and silver producer in Nevada, it was home to prospectors, desperados, army deserters and claim jumpers. It makes for a great day trip back in time. Continue reading »

Animal shelters everywhere struggle to provide humanely for the creatures in their care. Sometimes they have more animals in their cages than they have money in the bank. But six years ago, animal lovers in Las Vegas came up with a great idea: Showcase some of those sweet mutts in a bona fide dog show, and then auction them off to raise money for the local shelter. The event is called "Best in Show" and it's a doggone winner. Continue reading »

Most books about Las Vegas miss the mark, but the new mystery “Vegas Die” serves up an over-the-top cast of characters -- mobsters, strippers, Elvis impersonators, card sharks and politicos -- that will have you shaking your head and turning the pages. And that's not all. Author Stephen Grogan has cooked up a real-life treasure hunt to add to the mystery. Join the quest for a dagger hidden somewhere in Clark County. The clues are buried in the pages of the book, and the prize is $25,000. Continue reading »