The very mention of Vegas brings gambling and partying to mind,
but this area has a lot more to offer. The city with its surroundings
has many more things to tell, things which get eclipsed by the sparkling
neon lights. You can find amazing greenery, superior hiking places,
lake related activities and ski slopes, as well as one of the seven
natural wonders of the world not too far from this city.
Lake Mead
This is among the biggest artificial lakes of the world. Thankfully, it is not too far, just about one hour drive in the south eastern part of the strip. The activities that you can indulge in here include swimming, boating, fishing, kayaking or water skiing. You'll also find facilities like sheltered picnic spots, camping grounds including hookups plus three marinas. You can even go cruising to have an enjoyable dinner, brunch, fun party or a romantic day out.
Mount Charleston
You may like discovering Mount Charleston, 35 miles from Vegas, in its northwest. You will be surrounded by tall pine trees and enjoy the cool breeze of the mountains. You'll see animals and birds including deer, desert tortoises and wild burros. During summers, Mount Charleston is cooler and allows the visitors to escape hot Vegas. If you are here during the fall, you can witness the changing colors of foliage. You can go camping, to a picnic, or hiking during the summer, spring and fall. In winters, you can enjoy skiing, sledging and snowboarding.
Red Rock Canyon
Get away from Vegas to Red Rock Canyon to see the desert at its best. It is hardly fifteen miles in the west of Vegas. Tourists, joggers, hikers, sightseers, plus rock climbers visit this place for its lofty red cliffs resplendent with wildlife that includes burros, bighorn sheep, bobcats, coyotes, golden eagles, red tailed hawks, rabbits, wild horses, hummingbirds, as well as mountain lions.
You can drive around thirteen mile in this picturesque loop, clicking photos or go hiking, or go for an enjoyable car ride through the Red Rock Conservation Area, or choose horseback riding.
Spring Mountain Ranch State Park
Located just below the beautiful mountains, Spring Mountain Ranch offers stunning views and wonderful hikes. During summers, you'll find a musical theater. You may like traveling around historical locations comprising of a ranch house, a blacksmith's shop, a cemetery, and a 2-hole outhouse. Get soaked in the splendor of Lake Harriet with an abundance of fish and ducks. The ranch has plenty of animal life, such as lizards, bighorn sheep, snakes plus mule deer.
Valley of Fire
So named due to its flaming red sandstone, this valley provides incredible views and has quite a few of the oldest natural rock formations on the face of earth. It is nearly one hour drive, in the north of the Strip. The Valley is thought to be the oldest state park of the Nevada state. While there, don't give a miss to the Mouse's Tank, Seven Sisters, and petro glyphs at Atlatl Rock, Elephant Rock and Rainbow Vista.
Lake Mead
This is among the biggest artificial lakes of the world. Thankfully, it is not too far, just about one hour drive in the south eastern part of the strip. The activities that you can indulge in here include swimming, boating, fishing, kayaking or water skiing. You'll also find facilities like sheltered picnic spots, camping grounds including hookups plus three marinas. You can even go cruising to have an enjoyable dinner, brunch, fun party or a romantic day out.
Mount Charleston
You may like discovering Mount Charleston, 35 miles from Vegas, in its northwest. You will be surrounded by tall pine trees and enjoy the cool breeze of the mountains. You'll see animals and birds including deer, desert tortoises and wild burros. During summers, Mount Charleston is cooler and allows the visitors to escape hot Vegas. If you are here during the fall, you can witness the changing colors of foliage. You can go camping, to a picnic, or hiking during the summer, spring and fall. In winters, you can enjoy skiing, sledging and snowboarding.
Red Rock Canyon
Get away from Vegas to Red Rock Canyon to see the desert at its best. It is hardly fifteen miles in the west of Vegas. Tourists, joggers, hikers, sightseers, plus rock climbers visit this place for its lofty red cliffs resplendent with wildlife that includes burros, bighorn sheep, bobcats, coyotes, golden eagles, red tailed hawks, rabbits, wild horses, hummingbirds, as well as mountain lions.
You can drive around thirteen mile in this picturesque loop, clicking photos or go hiking, or go for an enjoyable car ride through the Red Rock Conservation Area, or choose horseback riding.
Spring Mountain Ranch State Park
Located just below the beautiful mountains, Spring Mountain Ranch offers stunning views and wonderful hikes. During summers, you'll find a musical theater. You may like traveling around historical locations comprising of a ranch house, a blacksmith's shop, a cemetery, and a 2-hole outhouse. Get soaked in the splendor of Lake Harriet with an abundance of fish and ducks. The ranch has plenty of animal life, such as lizards, bighorn sheep, snakes plus mule deer.
Valley of Fire
So named due to its flaming red sandstone, this valley provides incredible views and has quite a few of the oldest natural rock formations on the face of earth. It is nearly one hour drive, in the north of the Strip. The Valley is thought to be the oldest state park of the Nevada state. While there, don't give a miss to the Mouse's Tank, Seven Sisters, and petro glyphs at Atlatl Rock, Elephant Rock and Rainbow Vista.
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