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Here are links to different stories that appeared on our show. We'll be changing these links over time depending on the workload of the producers. Our aim is to bring you a diversity of stories that you'll find reflects the makeup of our show. If you have any requests, please feel free to contact me.
Packing into the Mt. Moriah wilderness is one of the most rewarding adventures you can have here in the Silver State. Meandering stream, great fishing, the fifth highest peak in Nevada, and much, much more. But what we enjoyed most on our trip were the llamas.

It's hard to imagine how anything survives the brutal environment of the desert. If you've ever wondered how plants accomplish that task, you might want to take a look at the plant adaptation piece that I did in the spring of 1996.
On August 19, 1997 we aired a shortened version of a venomous reptile video that Paul Bean and I did for the Nevada Division of Wildlife. Here's some information about rattlesnakes that you absolutely need if you're going to spend anytime on the trail in Nevada.
On October 7, 1997 we aired a show dedicated solely to Valley of Fire

Valley of Fire was the first to receive the designation of 'State Park' in Nevada. For some it embodies the essence of Southern Nevada. An hours drive from Las Vegas, it is a must see for any visitor to the area.Below are links to the stories that appeared in that show. The information is excellent and the images captured from video by Paul Bean are better quality than you've come to expect on the web. If you're planning a vacation to the area you really need to take the time to visit these pages.(even if you're not headed here soon you can get a taste for Southern Nevada by visiting these sites)
Segment Producer Anne Silva produced two stories on the geology of Valley of Fire. The first explains where the unique land formations came from. In the second we find out where it is all going. The story is illustrated with images of the incredibe rock formations that Anne and Dr. David Wiede of UNLV discuss. The geology presented here is why millions of people come from all over the world to visit the Pacific Southwest.
Segment Producer Brian Wignall loves critters. In the Valley of fire show he took the time to introduce us to some of his favorites. In the lizard segment you'll learn to identify some of the more common species.
They're creepy, and they're crawly and Brian Wignall got up close and personal with them. What enabled him to bring us so close to the action is the use of a lipstick camera. In the tarantula segment Brian gives us a better insight into the lives of these misunderstood creatures.
The hiking is great at Valley of Fire. One of its most attractive features is the lack of restrictions on where you can hike. For the most part you're only restricted by your abilities. But if you prefer to hike an established trail, particularly an easy one, you might want to take the time to hike the Petroglyph Canyon trail.
The White Dome trail isn't yet designated as a trail, although there are future plans to do so. For now you'll just have to find you own way. But don't worry. It's a breeze to find it. And although it is only about a mile in length it is so full of geologic, plant, and animal variety it is well worth your while.
Here are some candid photos that were taken by Anne Silva during the taping of the show. This may be your only opportunity to see what our videographer Paul Bean looks like.