
Spring Mountain: Nevada’s Scenic Ranch with a Star-Studded History
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Discover a historic ranch in Red Rock Canyon, once owned by Howard Hughes.
Just outside Las Vegas, Spring Mountain Ranch State Park is a hidden gem inside Red Rock Canyon. Join Outdoor Nevada host John Burke as he explores the ranch’s fascinating history — from its founding in 1876 to its Hollywood era with owners like billionaire Howard Hughes. Learn how this scenic Nevada landmark was saved from development and became a peaceful state park for all to enjoy.
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Outdoor Nevada is a local public television program presented by Vegas PBS

Spring Mountain: Nevada’s Scenic Ranch with a Star-Studded History
Clip: Season 3 Episode 4 | 6m 38sVideo has Closed Captions
Just outside Las Vegas, Spring Mountain Ranch State Park is a hidden gem inside Red Rock Canyon. Join Outdoor Nevada host John Burke as he explores the ranch’s fascinating history — from its founding in 1876 to its Hollywood era with owners like billionaire Howard Hughes. Learn how this scenic Nevada landmark was saved from development and became a peaceful state park for all to enjoy.
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