In Clark County, dogs must be on a leash unless they are in a designated dog park area. It’s not just a safe practice - it’s the law. John Asselin, public affairs specialist for the Bureau of Land Management, shared some tips on how to keep you and your pets safe while hiking in the desert in areas like Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area.Īsselin said pets should be kept on a leash. Baskow/Las Vegas Review-Journal)Īfter Red Rock Canyon tweeted a photo last month of a Panamint rattlesnake spotted at the conservation area’s visitor center, many might be worried about their safety while exploring Southern Nevada’s conservation and recreation areas.
Hikers make their way along the Pine Creek Canyon trail in the Red Rock Canyon National Recreation Area in 2020.
