In my city in Illinois we have weekly pickup of recyclables (as well as a separate weekly pickup for yard waste). Can you tell me about residential recycling in Las Vegas? Is it done or are there recycling centers for drop off?

I noticed there are a lot of trails in the Anthem section of the valley (most southern part of Eastern Avenue). Are these hiking trails? Are they popular? Are they safe?

Do any casino buffets in town provide nutrition info either online or at their location?

How old do you have to be to book a room in Vegas?

A recent entry on the home page indicated that the Las Vegas Country Club was one of only three profitable golf courses in the Vegas area. With the high costs of playing golf in Vegas, why is it so hard to make money?

What have the "powers that be" in Las Vegas said about the potential legalization of pot in Nevada? Do they see it as a threat to the gambling income, or as "one more available legal vice" that adds to the "what happens in Vegas stays in Vegas" marketing?

The previous QoD reminded me of something: Whatever became of the Great Mall of Las Vegas?

A few years ago the Las Vegas Review-Journal tried a big money grab, suing people for copyright infringements. I have not heard anything more about this in quite a while. Considering the circumstances, it seems they might have been the target of an enormous number of lawsuits. Do you have any updates, and did all the bad publicity hurt their circulation/advertising, etc.?

Recently read that Caesars was redoing one of their towers. Something like 550 rooms. What happens to the "old" furnishings that are replaced ?

My wife and I will be in town next month. We are amateur astronomers: Can you recommend how far and in which direction might be best to escape the Vegas lights and do some stargazing?