Living Las Vegas

Real Life in the Shadow of the Strip

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Top Vegas Hotels: Bellagio, Luxor, Rio

Something New: Wynn Las Vegas

Ever since I found out Steve Wynn wasn’t going to let the press in early to check out his new hotel, I’ve been wondering why he’d do such a thing. When movie studios won’t let reviewers see a film before it’s released, it always means one thing: the flick’s a big dud. But a new Las Vegas destination is not a movie…

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On the Road Again: Highway 190 Reopens

The road between Death Valley Junction and Furnace Creek is open again! This may not sound like headline news, but if you are (a) someone who lives in Death Valley or (b) someone (like me) who loves Death Valley, this is far more important than the opening of a new casino.

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Ancient & Mysterious Wonders

“There’s nothing old in Vegas.” It’s one of the most oft-repeated stereotypes, even though the city is proudly celebrating its centennial this year. Like all stereotypes, it’s contains an element of truth that can’t be denied by anyone who’s ever watched a world-class hotel get the “Independence Day” treatment…

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Close By, Clean Cut, Slot Free

Every once in a while, I find it pleasant to remember that there are cities in the world that don’t have slot machines in their grocery stores and video poker on every corner. You might think I’d have to travel to California or Arizona to visit this kind of sin-free community, but good clean fun is ever so much closer. Boulder City is only a half-hour drive from Las Vegas.

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Death Valley Lives!

Although Death Valley has a reputation for being one of the most arid spots on the planet, this year it doesn’t even come close. So far this season, the valley has had over six inches of rain. That may not sound like a huge amount to someone from Seattle, but that much water in the desert goes a very long way. Serious flooding washed out Highway 190 between Pahrump and the valley last year, and it’s still closed. Many of the scenic drives inside the park remain impassable.

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Living in Las Vegas -- what's it really like? Ten local writers share news & views from Southern Nevada.