Sixty-plus years after operations ended on Hillside Mine near Bagdad, Ariz., tailings erosion was linked to high levels of contaminants in Boulder Creek.
OdySea, the Southwest’s largest aquarium, measures 200,000 sq ft, holds more than 2 million gallons of water and accommodates up to 10,000 visitors daily.
For nearly 85 years, the Catwalk Trail in the Gila National Forest of southwestern New Mexico was considered one of the state’s special jewels and was designated a National Recreation Trail in 1978.
Sitting one block west of the Las Vegas Strip, the Lucky Dragon Hotel and Casino features a nine-story tower, 203 guest rooms, three restaurants and a six-level parking structure.