Natalie Burt

‘It’s mind-blowing’: Exploring Southern Nevada’s mountain biking trails — PHOTOS

Natalie Burt Outdoor Adventures — Fri, 20 Sep 2024 16:06:06 +0000

Autumn’s softer light and cooler temperatures are bringing back the joy of mountain bike rides for many Southern Nevadans.

Indoor climbing challenges novices, old hands alike

Natalie Burt | Special to the — Fri, 16 Aug 2024 16:31:51 +0000

Testing your skills at a climbing gym can be a fun option as Southern Nevada’s summer heat continues limiting outdoor activity.

A cooler, less crowded way to visit Grand Canyon — PHOTOS

Natalie Burt Outdoor Adventures — Fri, 12 Jul 2024 16:09:40 +0000

Several hiking trails and viewpoints await those who make this journey and wish to get some exercise as they explore one of the world’s natural wonders.

Explore lesser-known hiking routes at Southern Nevada’s favorite summertime retreat

Natalie Burt Outdoor Adventures — Fri, 14 Jun 2024 16:28:57 +0000

Hiking options may be limited, but Mount Charleston’s network of still-open trails offers plenty of picturesque views and potential discoveries.

Want to ease anxiety? Look to the sky

Natalie Burt Outdoor Adventures — Fri, 03 May 2024 15:41:34 +0000

Birding gives Southern Nevadans plenty of opportunity to practice mindfulness, an ideal state in which people focus on the present to find a little calm.

A guide to hiking Nevada’s newest national monument

Natalie Burt Outdoor Adventures — Fri, 05 Apr 2024 16:39:20 +0000

The year-old monument south of Las Vegas helps to preserve a wildlife corridor that stretches from Mojave National Preserve to the Colorado Plateau.

A wildflower-powered workout 90 minutes south of Las Vegas

Natalie Burt Outdoor Adventures — Fri, 08 Mar 2024 19:41:07 +0000

Uncommon wildflowers and desert blooms should be part of the spring hiking mix in the coming weeks at Lake Mohave.

Explore a desert oasis 90 miles from Las Vegas

Natalie Burt Outdoor Adventures — Fri, 09 Feb 2024 16:16:49 +0000

The refuge’s 5,382 protected acres are a year-round desert oasis for wildlife and an important food-and-lodging stop for migratory birds.

Get more steps in at these 6 Las Vegas Valley parks

Natalie Burt Outdoor Adventures — Fri, 12 Jan 2024 17:22:27 +0000

Southern Nevadans looking to “move more” have an exercise ally in the valley’s network of parks filled with personality and paved paths.

Walking in a Vegas wonderland: What can you see in 17K steps on the Strip?

Natalie Burt Special to the — Fri, 08 Dec 2023 18:34:03 +0000

If you’re looking to add sparkle to your exercise routine and brighten your holiday spirit, try a December trek down the Las Vegas Strip.

Peaceful Henderson trail leads to million-dollar views

Natalie Burt Special to the Las Vegas Review-Journal — Fri, 10 Nov 2023 18:01:14 +0000

McCullough Hills Trail in Sloan Canyon National Conservation Area mixes plenty of peaceful desert time with heaping amounts of healthy accomplishment.

Explore a desert oasis that’s home to rare species of fish, plants

Natalie Burt Special to the — Fri, 13 Oct 2023 18:11:01 +0000

Turquoise pools and glittery electric-blue pupfish stand out at Ash Meadows National Wildlife Refuge, a remarkable oasis about 90 miles west of Las Vegas.

Bypass hassles on a weekend getaway to Zion National Park

Natalie Burt Special to the — Thu, 07 Sep 2023 18:02:23 +0000

A visit to one of the West’s most stunning and heavily visited natural treasures can be filled with joyful and inspiring moments.

Yoga bolsters mental, physical strength at any age

Natalie Burt • Special to the — Fri, 11 Aug 2023 17:31:33 +0000

Why not try yoga during these downward dog days of summer? Local instructor Diane Rosenstein, 72, explains how it nurtures our bodies and minds.

Enjoying Red Rock’s scenic splendor in summer requires strategy

Natalie Burt Special to the — Fri, 21 Jul 2023 15:38:17 +0000

For anyone needing a Red Rock fix in July or August, a successful approach would include early-bird behavior, heat tolerance, educational ambition and plenty of drinking water.

A summer getaway that won’t leave your fitness goals behind

Natalie Burt Special to the — Fri, 09 Jun 2023 16:07:51 +0000

A ride along California’s 80-mile Pacific Surfliner train route comes with incomparable ocean views and opportunities to switch up exercise routines in beach towns.

Tap into Lake Mead’s fun side on a kayaking adventure

Natalie Burt Special to the — Fri, 12 May 2023 16:48:43 +0000

The rhythm of kayaking comes fairly naturally, but logging some time in the water is essential before planning anything challenging.

Exploring the wonders of Red Rock’s Calico Basin — PHOTOS

Natalie Burt Special to the — Fri, 07 Apr 2023 17:30:18 +0000

Finding shooting stars and orchids in the no-frills Mojave Desert sounds like an impossible task, yet they’ll be blooming in April and May at Calico Basin.

Superbloom or not, Death Valley beckons in springtime — PHOTOS

Natalie Burt Special to the — Fri, 03 Mar 2023 17:06:18 +0000

Fields of ephemeral wildflowers aren’t expected this year at Death Valley, but the nearby national park’s rock-solidly stunning geology never takes time off.

On the trail of winter magic in Lake Tahoe’s snowy wonderland

Natalie Burt Special to the — Fri, 10 Feb 2023 20:55:20 +0000

For those entertaining extra wintry indulgences and traveling 450 miles, Northern Nevada and its mountains surrounding Lake Tahoe promise pristine and playful times.

January hike at Red Rock offers hope for inspired year ahead

Natalie Burt Special to the — Thu, 12 Jan 2023 19:02:39 +0000

Starting off the new year with a Red Rock nature show has been my Jan. 1 choice most years for the past three decades.

2,900-acre park provides recreation, respite from urban Las Vegas

Natalie Burt Special to the — Fri, 09 Dec 2022 15:26:37 +0000

Taking to the trails at Clark County Wetlands Park is good for the heart and mind, and a recently launched mobile app can help with both the exercise and education.

Cooler months invite Southern Nevada hikers to explore

Natalie Burt Special to the Review-Journal — Fri, 18 Nov 2022 18:33:15 +0000

Fall makes a fine time to explore areas best avoided during scorching summer days, such as Valley of Fire and Sloan Canyon.

Trail explores origin stories of Lake Mead, Hoover Dam

Natalie Burt Special to the Review-Journal — Wed, 12 Oct 2022 13:56:55 +0000

The mostly flat Historic Railroad Trail allows walkers and bicyclists to travel back to the early 1930s.

Stroll among Life is Beautiful murals — PHOTOS

Natalie Burt Special to the Review-Journal — Wed, 14 Sep 2022 14:51:06 +0000

Mural admirers don’t need a defined path to get the most from a near decade of creativity left behind by the annual Life is Beautiful music festival in downtown Las Vegas.

Hiking among Mount Charleston’s bristlecone pines — PHOTOS

Natalie Burt Special to the Review-Journal — Wed, 24 Aug 2022 13:30:19 +0000

Great Basin bristlecone pines are gnarly, twisted tales of survival and inspiration. Lucky for local desert dwellers, hiking paths wind past these ancient, animated trees high above the valley floor.

Try night hiking to defy Las Vegas summer heat

Natalie Burt Special to the Review-Journal — Tue, 12 Jul 2022 15:54:29 +0000

Some intrepid Southern Nevadans choose paths of darkness in their bid to keep hiking adventures alive during sizzling summer months.

Mount Charleston makes perfect summer getaway

Natalie Burt Special to the Review-Journal — Thu, 23 Jun 2022 14:02:35 +0000

As temperatures soar and scorch our concrete jungle, the forest shade and cooler air of the nearby Spring Mountains offer a reprieve.

Spring hiking brings your best chance to see Nevada’s lizards, snakes

Natalie Burt Special to the — Fri, 08 Apr 2022 22:06:52 +0000

April kicks off the reemergence of desert reptiles. Among the easier species to spot are side-blotched lizards, zebra tails, yellow-backed spiny lizards, and chuckwallas.

It’s bloom time: Where to look for desert wildflowers

Natalie Burt Special to the — Sat, 05 Mar 2022 01:08:04 +0000

For wildflower chasers, March, April and May mean bursts of magnificent color from seemingly mundane plants in the Mojave Desert.