Local Services

Neighborly Pet Host

Because every pet deserves a place that feels like family Article by Alisia Pulella When Las Vegas families head out of town, one of the biggest questions isn't what to pack, it's who will care for the family dog. For many local pet owners, the answer has become surprisingly simple: they turn to Matt Crigger (Instagram: @smallpaws.paradise). A 21-year Las Vegas resident and lifelong dog lover originally from Michigan, Matt has built a loyal following by offering something many pet parents...

Entertainment

Summer Fun at Cowabunga Canyon

A family-friendly water park escape for cooling off, playing, and making summer memories Article by Vivian Greggory | Photography by Cowabunga Vegas As the desert heat continues to cover Southern Nevada, families often look for a place where kids can burn energy, parents can relax, and everyone can cool off at the same time. In southwest Las Vegas, Cowabunga Canyon has become one of those reliable summer spots, offering a mix of splashy fun and easygoing spaces that work for a wide range of...

Life + Culture

Building Healthy Teen Relationships 

Positive signs, boundaries, and confidence teens can learn early Article by Beth Flory | Photography by S.A.F.E. House Teens today are surrounded by relationships at every turn, from family dynamics at home and situationships amongst friends to stories in romance novels. With so many different examples, how do they know which are true relationship goals? Because that part isn’t always clear, many teens end up finding themselves in an unhealthy situation. In fact, one in 10 high school students...

Home + Design

Desert After Dark

Explore your home as a cool, connected nighttime escape with smart technology, seamless indoor-outdoor flow, and elevated outdoor entertaining after sunset Article by Demi Guillory | Photography by Levi Ellyson Summer is in full swing in the Las Vegas Valley. But any local knows it doesn’t need a formal introduction. The intense, sweltering heat of the season is unmistakable, offering little escape before the sun goes down. Luckily, some of the best summer memories are made right at home...

Travel

Paso Robles: High Altitudes and Neon Antidotes

Trade the Las Vegas Strip for the silken tannins of DAOU Mountain and the immersive, glowing valleys of Sensorio Article by Paige Candee | Photography by DAOU Vineyards The transition from the dry heat of the Mojave to the cooling Pacific breezes of the Central Coast is a physical reset. For those accustomed to the relentless pulse of Las Vegas, Paso Robles offers a different kind of intensity—one found in the deep purple of a cabernet glass and the rhythmic glow of a thousand fiber-optic...

Sports + Recreation

Exploring with the A’s

Las Vegas prepares to discover baseball, community, and a new hometown experience Article by Paige Candee | Photography by Courtesy of the Athletics For locals, exploring often means finding the heart of our community in the places we gather, hiking in Red Rock Canyon, or taking a jaunt to Lake Mead. As we look toward the future of the Valley, a new hometown experience that is worth exploring—one that promises to bridge the gap between professional sports and the local lifestyle we value. The...

Finance + Legal Services

Legacy Built on Respect

How one Nevada attorney defines gentlemanly leadership and helps families protect what matters most Article by Vivian Greggory | Photography by Adam Kilbourn There is a quiet confidence that defines a true gentleman, rooted not in titles or accolades, but in how he treats others, builds relationships, and leaves things better than he found them. For John Michaelson, CEO and attorney of Michaelson Law, that definition has guided both his career and his life’s work. “To me, being a gentleman in...

Life + Culture

Rock’s Leading Man

Jeff Gutt talks fatherhood, fandom, and fronting Stone Temple Pilots Article by Paige Candee | Photography by Emily Paine While the June calendar is filling up with Father’s Day celebrations and the first official days of summer, Southern Nevada rock fans already have their sights set on the biggest event of the coming season. On Saturday, July 25, Stone Temple Pilots will take the stage at M Resort Spa Casino's M Pool, bringing a legacy of multi-platinum hits to one of the region’s most...

Wellness

More Than Core

Pilates helps women build strength, support hormonal balance, and feel grounded from the inside out—far beyond the promise of flat abs Article by Vivian Greggory | Photography by Club Pilates For many women, the transition into perimenopause and menopause can feel like navigating uncharted territory. As estrogen levels naturally decline, the body undergoes shifts that affect everything from joint lubrication to bone density. While the fitness world often focuses on high-impact sweat sessions...

Wellness

Running on Empty

Recovery and resilience tools for busy women to fully recharge Article by Jenna Oddo | Photography by Halcyon Health There's a quiet kind of persistent exhaustion that so many women carry. The kind that doesn't disappear after a full night's rest, a weekend break, or any amount of coffee. It's the result of constantly being on: balancing careers, motherhood, relationships, and the invisible mental load that holds it all together.  This kind of fatigue is incredibly common but shouldn't be...