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12/22/2009 by Editor

Desert Bighorn Sheep of the River Mountains

Desert Bighorn Sheep (Ovis Canadensis) – Range throughout the River Mountains an are often seen on or next to the trail.  Rams grow to 5 to 6 feet long, ewes grow 4 to 5 feet; study, muscular build; brown to tan with white belly, rump, muzzle and eye patches. Rams have massive horns that grow […]

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11/18/2009 by Editor

Desert Kit Fox – kit fox

        Desert Kit Fox (Vulpes macrotis) – The smallest of foxes, the Desert Kit fox is about 30 inches from nose to tip of tail.  It has very large ears and is gray and buff colored with a black-tipped tail.  The bottoms of its fee are covered with fur to faciltate travel […]

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11/17/2009 by Editor

Gambel’s Quail

Gambel’s Quail – (Callipepla gambelii)  have plump, stocky bodies, rounded wings, and prominent head plumes.  The name Callipepla comes from the Greek kalli ( beautiful) and peplos (robe).  The body is gray above and buff below, with streaked sides. Males have a black face and throat and a white headband. These birds spend most of […]

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11/16/2009 by Editor

COYOTES

Nov. 16, 2009 – Coyotes – (Canis latrans) are grizzled gray or reddish-gray with buff underparts a bushy tail with a black tip, and prominent ears.  They are excellent runners, with cruising speeds of 25 to 35 miles per hour and short bursts of up to 40 miles per hour. Extremely intelligent and adaptable, the […]

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Construction For Red Rock Canyon Multi-Use Paved Trail Will Start In 2025 At The Earliest - LVSportsBiz

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ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT By Alan Snel, LVSportsBiz.com Publisher/Writer Shovels will start moving dirt in 2025 for Phase 1 of the much-needed
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We consider the HRT the mother of the River Mountains Loop Trail. Full development of the HRT to Boulder City was a precursor to RMLT planning and development. This included opening of tunnel #5 which had been closed for years. ... See MoreSee Less

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i ride my bike that would be so much fun.

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Anyone know what all the helicopter activity is off McCullough Hill Trail on back side of Black Mountain??? ... See MoreSee Less

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They're doing water main construction. I live near there and was notified about the project.

Probably dropping construction materials to one of those mega mansions in the hill

Looks like a recovery or a rescue. Its been happening for a couple of hours.

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