Puma concolor aka: mountain lion, cougar, panther, puma, catamount. It's said that there are over 40 different names for this elusive creature, but no matter how you know them; you know them. Pretty much everyone I know who spends any amount of time in the wilderness has voiced their concern about meeting a mountain lion … Continue reading How To Handle A Mountain Lion Encounter
Category: Hiking
Hiking Guide: Mount Wilson in Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area, NV
By Ashly Winchester Difficulty: Hard Type: Mostly Off-trail, Scramble Round Trip Distance: 9.5 miles Elevation Gain: ~3,400 feet Cell service: Spotty Best Time of Year: Winter, Spring, Fall Permits: No Perk: the trailhead is not within the Red Rock Canyon scenic loop drive, so it can be accessed at all times, even if the drive … Continue reading Hiking Guide: Mount Wilson in Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area, NV