Grasshopperpocalypse Returns To Vegas! Why?!?!?
We all remember the absolutely insane amount of grasshoppers that invaded Las Vegas back in 2019. Looking up at street lights and, even better, the Luxor light shining bright in the sky and seeing hundreds of thousands of grasshoppers swarming at hyper speed. I recall literally getting smacked in the head by more than a few. They were ridiculous, and they seemed to make their way to Clark County out of NOWHERE.
Over the course of the past few weeks or so, I’ve been noticing the grasshoppers again. More and more of them seem to be making their way back to Las Vegas with each day that passes. I’ve spotted them across the entire Las Vegas valley. Henderson, Summerlin, Centennial Hills. One even decided he wanted to take a ride with me in North Las Vegas yesterday. His company was not appreciated.
Everywhere I turn, I see them and I hear their chirps. They seem to be, slowly but surely, making their full blown return. But… why?!
Field biologist, Marija Minic, told 8 News Now that it’s possible we could experience another infestation like the grasshopperpocalypse of 2019. “I think 2019 was a different year because it was a lot drier, Minic told 8 News Now. “We had more monsoons this year, more rains so I don’t honestly believe it’ll be that bad, but it could get worse.”
So long as the locusts have a food source of small insects and plants to feed on, they’re as happy as can be. And that means they could be sticking around for a while. Heaven help us all.
Fortunately, the grasshoppers aren’t entirely a bad thing. They serve as a food source for birds and lizards, so at least our local feathered and reptilian friends will be well taken care of. For that reason, as annoying as they can be, leave them alone! They’re just out here trying to vibe and thrive like the rest of us.
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A Trip To Space Is A Short Drive Away At Illuminarium (PICTURES)
It is a never-ending quest to find new and exciting things to do to entertain the kiddos. You can only go to the park so many times. But sometimes, if you pay close attention to what your kids are entranced by on YouTube, you’ll get a clue.
In our house, our sons Colin and Mario are absolutely obsessed with space lately. They know the order of the planets, they know a ton of dwarf planets (including Pluto, which to me will always be a real planet), they know the largest known star in the Universe (UY Scuti, whatever the hell that is)… if it has to do with the cosmos, they are all about it.
On the search for something fun to do space-wise, we came across Illuminarium Las Vegas at Area 15. The projection-mapping destination has an attraction named Space: A Journey To The Moon And Beyond that was thankfully just extended through the end of the year. I say thankfully because, if you haven’t been, I am demanding you do.
You walk into the a large room, adorned with seats and couches and every piece of the floor and walls around you showing that you’re smack dab in the middle of a launch site, getting ready to blast off into space. A tour guide welcomes you and prepares you for your journey through space.
In no time – BLAST OFF. The ground rumbles, the rocket blasts off, and you are headed off Earth. The visuals, the sound system, it is all incredibly awe-inspiring. This alone would be enough to impress, until they open the doors.
What awaits on the other side is the real show. From floating through outer space to landing on the moon. Watching astronauts bounce around the dusty rock, drive their buggy around to collect samples and more. Then, it’s off to another adventure. This time to the planets beyond, reaching to the deepest parts of space.
Asteroids appear on the floor and you can stomp on them to break them up. A half scale model of a lunar lander smack dab in the middle of the experience. It is something that, especially if you haven’t experienced “projection mapping technology” before, will make your jaw drop.
We got the kids dressed up as astronauts for the occasion and they had an absolute blast. Yours will too. Even the kid inside you will love it.
Locals can get in for as little as $20 a ticket, with $35 getting you flexible entry into the exhibit (no set time), a souvenir poster, and a $10 credit in the gift shop. See this before it is gone because, trust me, you’ll be glad you had the experience. It’s cheaper than a SpaceX ticket.
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Sammi Reeves is the afternoon show host on 102.7 VGS. Before her radio career, she worked several jobs in the media industry, specifically involving social media and media buying. As a content creator for 102.7 VGS, Sammi writes Las Vegas content centered around local restaurants, events, and need-to-know news.