Trips to Escape the Summer Heat
It’s 110F this week, so outdoor recreation is basically out of the question for the next two months, right? Wrong! Today on the show, avid hiker and foodie Terri Galura-Chiong tells co-host Vogue Robinson about three of her favorite summer escapes with cooler temps, all within a few hours’ drive of Las Vegas. From kayaking on the Colorado to high-desert hikes in Utah, Terri’s got all the insider tips for how to get to these special spots and where to eat once you’re there.
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