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12/17/2010 by Editor

Bobcats – Roam the River Mountains

Bobcats roam the River Mountains

  Since the subject of wildcats has come up this week lets talk about the real wildcat of the River Mountains area. More specifically called the “Bobcat” (Felis rufus or Lynx rufus).  The Bobcat is rarely spotted or seen by humans as they are very elusive and nocturnal. This cat is named for its tail, […]

Filed Under: Blog, wildlife Tagged With: Bobcat, Desert Big Horn Sheep, Felix rufus, Lynx rufus

12/17/2010 by Editor

Mountain Lion sighted Near Trail

Dec. 16, 2010 – Boulder city, NV. – According to a report in the Las Vegas Sun this a.m. a mountain lion was recently sighted near Keyes Drive in Boulder City.  Keys Drive going east turns into the Old Historic Railroad Grade/trail which in turn becomes part of the River Mountains Loop Trail system.   Mountain Lions […]

Filed Under: Big Horn Sheep, Blog, wildlife Tagged With: Desert Big Horn Sheep, Mountain Lion, wildlife

12/10/2010 by Editor

Burkholder Trail Connection

Burkholder Trail

Burkholder Trail is now complete and connects up with the River Mountains Loop Trail.  Connectivity – Linkage – are two key phase words in the trail building community.  Trails need to go somewhere….connect to other trails and link you and me together.   October 2010 the Burkholder Trail was completed and accepted into the Henderson […]

Filed Under: Biking, Blog, hiking Tagged With: Burkholder Trail, Heritage Park, Lake Mead Parkway Trail, Trail connectivity

11/08/2010 by Editor

Silverman Aid Station “Wild West” Theme

Nov. 7th, 2010  Silverman Aid station #10 – The River Mountains Trail Partnership once again sponsored Bike Course Aid Station #10 at the 100.0 mile mark on the 112-mile bike course for the full Triathlon.  The station was located at old Vegas Trail and Foothills Dr. where a connector trail drops riders off the RMLT […]

Filed Under: Biking, Blog, Silverman Triathlon Tagged With: Aid station, Silverman, Silverman Triathlon

07/21/2010 by Editor

National Recreation Trail Presentation

    July 20, 2010 –  During the regular Henderson City Council meeting July 20th,  members of the River Mountains Trail Partnership presented Mayor Hafen and council members the National Recreation Trail designation plaque from Department of Interior Secretary Ken Salazar.  Henderson has 11.5 miles trail under the National Recreation Trail designation . Some of the presentation […]

Filed Under: Blog, National Recreation Trails Tagged With: National Recreation Trails 2010, NRT

07/21/2010 by Editor

SNAKES….SNAKES ON THE TRAIL

    We  get many reports from trail users about snakes on the trail; most are rattle snakes some are gopher snakes.  All snakes are part of the wildlife scene along the trail.  Please leave them be.  It was a very wet winter and spring thus more snakes are about.  Our rattler friends are seen […]

Filed Under: Blog, Snakes, wildlife Tagged With: Diamondback, Mojave green, Sidewinder

06/09/2010 by Editor

National Recreation Trail – Boulder City

  June 8th, 2010 – The River Mountains Trail Partnership present the City of Boulder City with their National Recreation Trails Designation during June 8th, 2010 council meeting.  The presentation was made by Chairman John Holman and other partnership members. During the presentation Holman highlighted the significance of the 6.5-miles of trail Boulder City had built.  […]

Filed Under: Blog, National Recreation Trails Tagged With: Boulder City Nevada, National Recreation Trails 2010

06/01/2010 by Editor

Let’s Move – Outdoors on the RMLT

Michelle Obama  is in Nevada at the  Redrock National conservation Area  promoting the administrations new get the fat off our kids by outdoor activities.  When I was a kid it was called play…”go outside and play with your friends until dinner”.   The idea is a good one… but we as a nation, as a community, […]

Filed Under: Biking, hiking Tagged With: Let's Move, outdoors

05/25/2010 by Editor

National Recreation Trails designation to River Mountains Loop Trail

May 25, 2010 –  Secretary Salazar Announces Designation of 31 New National Recreation Trails in 15 states.  The River Mountains Loop Trail is the only Nevada trail designated in 2010.  The designation announcement comes the week before National Trails Day on June 5th this year.  The 35-miles of the River Mountains Loop Trail is part […]

Filed Under: Awards, National Recreation Trails Tagged With: National Recreation Trails 2010, National Recreation Trails Nevada, National Trails Day June 5th, River Mountains Loop Trail

05/25/2010 by Editor

Viva Bike Vegas to Ride O’Callaghan-Tillman Bridge at Hoover Dam

May 25, 2010 – It has just been announced that the RTC sponsored Viva Bike Vegas Century Ride will include a ride over the new O’Callaghan – Tillman Bridge at Hoover Dam on Oct. 9th, 2010.  You will find more information about route, costs, and sign up at the link provided below. http://rtcsnv.com/vivabikevegas/route.cfm

Filed Under: bikes, Biking, Cycling, cyclists, Hoover Dam Bridge Tagged With: Hoover Dam Bridge bike ride, O'callaghan-Tillman Bridge, Viva Bike Vegas

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🌳 We are proud to announce City of Henderson Parks and Recreation Department has received a Finalist Award in the 2022 National Gold Medal for excellence in Park and Recreation Management. 🏆 Congratulations team!🎉 ... See MoreSee Less

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Who's behind the upgrade to Hemingway channel?

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On the Road: Boulder City - Newsroom

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This week, On the Road is visiting Boulder City, which recently invested $250,000 on a significant bicycle path paving project. Construction on the 1.5-mile bicycle path next to the Hemenway […]
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I was able to ride this section for the first time a few weeks ago as part of my RMLT loop. It is fabulous!!! No more riding in the channel. 🎉👍🙏

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Love cycling? Best rides near Las Vegas as told by some of the valley's top cyclists

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As tragedy after tragedy plays out on Southern Nevada’s roads, they are faithful to their passion. They are advocates, evangelists and lovers of all things cycling. And through it all, they r…
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Riding RMLT clockwise is not easy. Riding it counter-clockwise is just brutal. Either direction really is spectacular. There’s really nothing like it. I’ve been riding it since it opened.

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