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About 25 miles west of the Strip is a nearly 200,000-acre playground in the Mojave Desert and mountain landscape. Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area begins in the backyard of the master-planned community Summerlin and stretches along the western rim of the city, hosting a world of outdoor family fun, even in the hot summer months.

The biggest name in water park fun has returned to Southern Nevada with the upcoming grand opening of Wet ’n’ Wild Las Vegas. Positioned to be Nevada’s premier water park, it will be the place for thrill-seekers and families to create lasting memories in a safe and refreshing way to beat the heat.

Despite setbacks causing Cowabunga Bay Water Park to postpone its scheduled opening on Memorial Day weekend, the company is anticipating its slated debut in spring 2014.

The city of Henderson is seeking to put the community on the path to being a cyclist-friendly community with new bicycle-related activities.

Professional BMX rider Ricardo Laguna came out to support the inaugural Bicycle Swap & Rally at Cornerstone Park, 1600 Wigwam Parkway, April 6. A bike repair workshop, bike recycling, demonstrations, presentations and a bike safety course were among plans for the event.