Author: KP

KP is the head content writer behind Lively Las Vegas. After officially moving to Vegas and seeing that there's a lot more to the city than the strip (especially with places like Valley of Fire State Park nearby) she started this blog to share the beauty of the area with other travelers. KP LOVES going out and exploring Las Vegas (especially checking out the culinary scene), but when she's not, she can be found hiking, reading, or working on her web design business.

Collage showing things to do in Cathedral Gorge state park with left image of state park sign; middle image of cliffs and right image of cathedral slots sign showing things to do in Cathedral Gorge state park

Day Trips | Hiking | History

13 Best Things to Do in Cathedral Gorge State Park

A panoramic collage of three images showcasing the Lehman Caves Visitor Center, scenic mountain landscapes, and the Lower Lehman Creek Campground sign at Great Basin National Park showing things to do in great basin national park

Hiking | Day Trips

13 Best Things to Do in Great Basin National Park

A collage showcasing potential weekend trips from Las Vegas: (1) serene dusk view of adobe houses nestled among green trees against the backdrop of the red rock formations of Sedona, (2) the intricate, natural amphitheater of orange hoodoos at Bryce Canyon National Park in Utah, and (3) a vibrant, illustrated postcard with 'Greetings from Palm Springs, California' amidst symbols of leisure and desert life.

Weekend Trips

15 Fun-Filled Weekend Trips from Las Vegas

Triptych showing multiple things to do in Las Vegas, including seeing a show at Mad Apple, visiting the Hoover Dam, and seeing the Las Vegas Knights play.

Las Vegas Tips

When is the Best Time of Year to Visit Las Vegas?

A triptych showcasing three valley of fire photo spots.

Day Trips

15 Instagrammable Valley of Fire Photo Spots

A triptych showing three things to add to your bucket list residency: seeing Kelly Clarkson perform, getting drinks at Cafe Lola, and seeing the Strip at night.

Las Vegas Activities

Las Vegas Bucket List: 47 Best Things to Do in Las Vegas

A triptych image showing three attractions along the Extraterrestrial Highway in Nevada: a 'SELF PARKING' sign featuring a UFO, the famous graffiti-covered Extraterrestrial Highway street sign, and the Alien Research Center with its towering alien statue.

Day Trips

9 Otherworldly Extraterrestrial Highway Attractions You Can’t Miss

Do you need a car rental in Vegas? This photo has 3 photos next to each other. The first is of the Vegas sign at night. The second is of two girls in a car. The third is an aerial view of a city skyline.

Las Vegas Tips

Do you need a rental car in Vegas?

Three different spots for free camping near Las Vegas. The left image features an RV driving on a dirt road with a large rock formation along the left side. The middle image features an aerial view of a rocky, desert area with cars parked at the bottom. The right image features a vast area covered in trees and bushes with mountains in the distance.

Las Vegas Activities | Free Things to do

7 Spots for Free Camping Near Las Vegas

Three of the best places to get cheap breakfast on the Las Vegas strip. The left image features an aerial view of the Las Vegas strip as the sun is setting. The middle image features pancakes falling onto a plate. The right image features a plate with eggs, bacon, and toast on it.

Food

Best Cheap Breakfast on the Las Vegas Strip: Where to Fuel Up Without Breaking the Bank

Images of indoor rock climbing in Las Vegas. The left image features a close up view of a person climbing up a rockwall. The middle image features a woman climbing up a rock wall with one arm off of the wall. The right image features a close up view of a chalked hand gripping a rock wall.

Sports

7 Best Spots for Indoor Rock Climbing in Las Vegas

Image of three things to do in Vegas for first timers. The left image features a view from under a massive ferris wheel. The middle image features the entrance to the Omega Mart Meow Wolf experience. The right image features people floating in gondolas along a bright blue man-made river.

Las Vegas Activities

21 Best Things to do in Vegas for First Timers