Lee Canyon adds nearly 100 new jobs, echoing Nevada’s outdoor recreation boom
Economic diversification has been a stronger focus since the pandemic exposed the flaws of Nevada’s reliance on gaming and tourism. The state has since taken steps to bolster emergent industries like manufacturing, energy, and logistics, while policymakers have their sights set on courting film studios through agreeable tax incentives.
Las Vegas Struggles With Reduced Canadian Visitors In 2025
Las Vegas, famous for its vibrant world of entertainment, busy resorts, and quality restaurants, is experiencing its finances dip because of an unprecedented downturn in overseas travel.
Canadian Tourist Slump Hits Las Vegas Small Business Income
Small companies in Las Vegas are facing financial challenges due to declining international tourism, particularly from Canadian visitors.
Small Las Vegas businesses hit by decline in international tourists
Small businesses across Las Vegas and Nevada are feeling the impact from an overall drop in tourism and international tourism—particularly from Canadian visitors.
Proposed public land sale includes beloved Lake Tahoe sites
Over 250 million acres of public lands could be eligible for sale if the President’s budget reconciliation package, something he has called the “big, beautiful bill,” is passed.
Outdoor tourism businesses could take a financial hit as international travelers avoid Nevada
Declining business on the Strip has made its way into Nevada’s outdoor recreation industry. Tourism leaders said the resort industry is in a modest business slowdown.
ICYMI: Cortez Masto Raises the Alarm about the Risks Trump’s Policies Pose to the Outdoor Recreation Industry
U.S. Senator Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) joined business owners, former National Park Service employees, and community leaders in Reno and Las Vegas this week to raise the alarm about the potentially devastating impacts of President Trump’s policies on Nevada’s outdoor recreation industry.
Nevada businesses hit by tourism drop from tariffs
Democratic Senator Catherine Cortez Masto said it is currently crunch time for the National Park Service, small businesses, and the travel industry in Nevada.
Saving Nevada’s public lands isn’t a partisan issue. Here’s how you can help.
When the first Trump administration shrank Bears Ears National Monument in 2017, we joined a coalition of Indigenous and conservation groups suing the administration to block reduction of the monument’s boundaries.
How cuts to the National Park Service, Interior will affect public lands in Nevada
The casinos and resorts of Las Vegas remain Nevada’s economic engine, but one area that’s growing faster than gaming is outdoor recreation.
Coalition to Protect America’s National Parks Joins 247 Organizations Opposing Republican U.S. Senate and House Bills Which Would Effectively Repeal the Antiquities Act of 1906
Last week, the Coalition to Protect America’s National Parks signed on to a letter joining 247 organizations opposing bills which would effectively repeal the Antiquities Act of 1906.
Americans of all political stripes must speak up to protect public lands
National monuments, including Nevada’s own Gold Butte and Avi Kwa Ame, are under attack, again.
Amodei’s bill to gut Antiquities Act proves he’s not interested in representing our best interests
I was dumbfounded and deeply disappointed when I learned that Nevada Congressman Mark Amodei introduced legislation aimed at gutting the historic 1906 Antiquities Act.
Oil exploration in this part of Nevada soon to be ruled out for 20 years
As President Joe Biden nears the end of his time in office, his administration is proposing lasting protections for a mountain range commonly referred to as the “Swiss Alps of Nevada.”
Nevada needs the Public Lands Rule
Several weeks ago, the Bureau of Land Management released its long-awaited Public Lands Rule: After 40 years of prioritizing extractive industries, the agency can now put conservation, cultural resources protection, wildlife, and climate change mitigation on equal footing with energy extraction.
‘Free Solo’ climber Alex Honnold advocates for rock climbing bill
Alex Honnold often feels like an ambassador for Las Vegas and its outdoor recreation scene; the world- famous free soloist rock climber often advocates for Vegas’ “incredible” access to the wilderness when he’s on his travels.
What Nevadans are saying: “We applaud Senator Rosen’s leadership in advancing the Truckee Meadows Public Lands Management Act”
Earlier This Year, Senator Rosen Introduced Legislation To Increase Affordable Housing Opportunities, Support Responsible Development, & Protect Public Lands in Washoe County
Partnerships crucial to LMNRA
In September 2023, Lake Mead National Recreation Area launched the More to Mead initiative. The project aims to deepen relationships with surrounding communities and tribes.
Vegas’ outdoor recreation economy booming post-pandemic
Las Vegas is known across the globe for its gaming and tourism industry but one often overlooked facet of the economy, outdoor recreation, is climbing quickly.
Proposed BLM Rule Challenged in Congress, NV Conservationists React
Two pieces of legislation could require the Bureau of Land Management to throw out thousands of public comments and jeopardize the agency’s proposed rule, which aims to put conservation efforts on par with other uses taking place on public lands.
U.S. Senators Catherine Cortez Masto and Jacky Rosen Urge Biden Administration to Protect Nevada’s Ruby Mountains
U.S. Senators Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) and Jacky Rosen (D-Nev.) are calling on the Biden administration to prohibit oil and gas leasing in the Ruby Mountains and the neighboring Ruby Lake National Wildlife Refuge, also referred to as the “Ruby Marshes.”
Nevada Outdoor Business Coalition Announces New Executive Director
The Nevada Outdoor Business Coalition is pleased to announce the hiring of Mandi Elliott as its first executive director. She starts June 1, 2023 and is working part-time as the NVOBC begins rolling out new programs.
Charting the course for the future of Nevada’s public lands
By Leah Wzientek | Originally published in the Reno Gazette Journal As a local business owner in Nevada, an avid outdoor recreator and regular resource for the outdoor community, I see firsthand the many ways in which we all benefit from Nevada’s incredible public lands. Our state is full of jaw-dropping mountain ranges, valleys and vistas,…
Nevada Legislature should seize on chance to use outdoors to inspire children
Nevada is home to some of the most beautiful and unique natural environments in the world. From mountainous peaks and painted desserts to the visible galaxies of the darkest night skies in the continental U.S…
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NVOBC Founding Member Jessica Thompson of Yogo was featured in the The Nevada Independent! Thank you, Jessica, for highlighting the importance of Nevada's wild spaces, and for advocating for their protection.
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📸: A hiker on the Tahoe Rim Trail at its intersection with the Capital to Tahoe Trail on June 17, 2024. (Amy Alonzo/The Nevada Independent)
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OPINION: Selling off Nevada’s public lands threatens billions in jobs and growth. Read more at The Nevada Independent.
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JUNE 25TH 5:30 pm- 7:00 pm
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2 years ago, @POTUS signed the biggest climate investment in history - and it's working! It's boosting outdoor recreation, creating good jobs, improving public health, & cutting climate pollution! Let's continue to build on these achievements! #ClimateWinsHere #OutdoorRecreation
Lee Canyon opens downhill mountain bike park for summer, fall seasons https://news3lv.com/features/arc-las-vegas/lee-canyon-opens-downhill-mountain-bike-park-for-summer-fall-seasons
Starting this Friday, May 24th Lee Canyon will be transitioning to our summer hours... Open 7 days a week from 10a to 6p!
