According to AAA, more than 41.5 million Americans traveled this Memorial Day weekend, nearly 5 percent more than last year. Travel and hospitality experts predict 2018 summer travel will show growth across the boards. While our town will be on many tourists’ travel itinerary, Boulder City residents will be part of those millions of Americans spending time away on vacation — meaning houses and homes are bound to have a lot of alone time.
By definition, consumers are people who consume or deplete things. If there’s food, consumers devour it. If there’s coal, consumers burn it. If there’s a lake, consumers drink or drain it dry. If there’s money, consumers spend it.
During Free Fishing Day at Veterans’ Memorial Park on Saturday dozens of families tried their hand at fishing.
Railroad Pass officially opened its new $12 million travel center Friday with great fanfare and even more appreciation to those who helped make it happen.
1 BOULDER CITY SWINGS: The Dam Short Film Festival is hosting an evening of dance and live music Saturday, June 16, at the historic Los Angeles Department of Water and Power building, 600 Nevada Way. Lindy-Ana Jones and the Temple of Swing will perform. The dance will start at 7 p.m., but beginner lessons will be offered at 6 p.m. Admission is $20.
Hours of operation: 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday to Friday at 813 Arizona St., 702-293-3320. Visit the center’s website at www.seniorcenterbouldercity.org.
Discussions involving safety must include information for one of our most vulnerable demographics: a safe haven for newborn infants. An unwanted pregnancy can be a very traumatic experience, and a new mother may have overwhelming feelings of isolation, fear or shame that could lead to irrational thoughts or acts.
It’s not every day that city officials encourage residents to play on the freeway, but that’s what happened Saturday, June 2, when a portion of Interstate 11 was opened to locals for a preview.
For the second year in a row, Boulder City High School baseball coach Ed McCann was named 3A coach of the year, but this is the first time he’ll truly enjoy the award.
Andy Schaper has been named the 3A Southern Region golf coach of the year — for the second consecutive year — after helping guide Boulder City High School’s boys varsity team to its first 3A state championship since 2006.
Angelica Moorhead was named Southern Region softball coach of the year after guiding Boulder City High School’s team back to the 3A state tournament.
Boulder City’s new city manager has been on the job for almost three months, and so far one of his favorite parts of it is the spirit of the town.
Two Boulder City athletes were named the best in their sports at the Best of Nevada Preps 2018 program Sunday, June 3.
It was a weekend of epic historical proportions — at least it was for the more than 300 people who had an opportunity to travel on Interstate 11 before it opens this summer.
After retiring, a former Boulder City restaurateur embarked on a new career: writing children’s books.
The recent arrest of the suspected Golden State Killer was accomplished by sending crime-scene DNA to one of the numerous genealogy tests sites and, after an incredible exercise in records research, authorities tracked down the 73-year-old alleged killer. The media storm that resulted has caused some to publicly question if they want to have their own DNA tested, given the apparent loss of privacy.
A few weeks ago folding chairs sat upright in Broadbent Park waiting for guests to arrive to watch a bride and groom take vows that should last a lifetime. As I watched the locals ooh and ahh over the wedding to be, I realized that destination weddings are a growing part of the Boulder City culture. More exciting is the upcoming movie “Destination Wedding,” which is bringing attention to not only resort towns but the ties actors Winona Ryder and Keanu Reeves have to our city.
This Saturday, June 9, Nevada wildlife organizations will hold their annual Free Fishing Day at Veterans’ Memorial Park. It’s an opportunity to get introduced to the sport of fishing.
Summer travel is in full swing in the warm Southwest, so we need to turn our thoughts to higher elevations in search of agreeably cooler temperatures. A great destination for that purpose is the Owens Valley town of Bishop, California, at a cool 4,200 feet, roughly twice the elevation of Las Vegas. It’s not only a super place to spend a few days in the at the foot of the Eastern Sierra but also can serve as a wonderful base camp for visiting Mammoth Lakes, Lee Vining, Mono Lake and Yosemite National Park.
TEMPLE BAR, Arizona — The peregrine falcon can target prey up to a mile away and dive on it at more than 200 mph, faster than any other animal on Earth.
With approximately 2,485 miles of national trails throughout the Silver State, the Nevada Department of Conservation and Natural Resources is excited to “wear our hearts on our backpacks” as it joins the country in celebrating five decades of the National Trails System.
Here are a few tips on personal safety when meeting someone new. Exchange phone numbers only, not addresses. Let a friend or family member know where you are going on a first date and consider a daytime meeting for it. Be assertive and honest, not passive or coy.
