Tips 1 - 4 of 4 Las Vegas Off The Beaten Path
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One of the treasures of Southern Nevada is Lake Mead, which was formed by the completion of Hoover Dam. There are diverse opportunities to get out on the lake itself as well as numerous trails in the national recreation area, several of which are located near metro Las Vegas. My favorite trail - and a rather simple one, if you must know - is the Railroad Tunnel Trail which begins down the hill from the Alan Bible Visitor Center off Highway 93 (in between Hoover Dam and Boulder City). It is a very level trail skirting high above the lake that runs for about two miles through five old railroad tunnels. Very cool.
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Website: www.nps.gov/lame
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Absolutely gorgeous! The vivid colors within Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area with blow you away. There is a fantastic loop drive if you simply want to view the fantastic rocks, and there are numerous trailheads from which a world of desert exploration could begin. What first amazed me about this place was the vegetation - the hardy scrub on the desert floor, the moist ferns in the cool canyons, the random placement of conifers. And yet still, it continues to impress me. After several visits, I remain overwhelmed with how many trails there are, and a wide range at that - loop trails, mountain climbs, rock scrambling, pet or child-friendly routes, and canyon routes. Something for everybody!
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Website: www.redrockcanyon.blm.gov
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If you visit one spot off the Strip, it would have to be Hoover Dam. Me, I've actually never taken the dam tour, although it is something I would like to do. No, I've only visited the dam and walked across from Nevada into Arizona. I wish they had the stateline painted on the road like in "Fools Rush In". Shame. The arrow in the picture points to one of those wacky electric towers they build at an angle in that area. Strange.
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Website: www.usbr.gov/lc/hooverdam
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Snow in Las Vegas? You betcha.... well, sort of. Within an hour's drive of the Strip are the Spring Mountains, home to the tallest peak in the area, Mt. Charleston (10,745 feet). This mountain getaway makes for a great retreat during those unbearable summer months, and it's also a neat spot to go see the snow while you're visiting the desert. Lots of trails of varying length and camping available.
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Website: www.fs.fed.us/r4/htnf/districts/smnra/index.shtml
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Jeff42 Fri Feb 29, 2008 17:23 UTC
you forgot to mention anything about the MGM. Did you actually stay there? | ZanieOR Sun Jan 23, 2005 05:42 UTC
I enjoy visiting Las Vegas every couple of years (it's such a fantastical place!) and enjoyed your tips and photographs. So booking through internet sites is why I never get a strip view!! | goingsolo Tue Jan 18, 2005 21:26 UTC
Great photos! | Hosell Tue Jan 18, 2005 19:59 UTC
Great page and info about your hometown.I had a great time in Las Vegas 2 years ago.It is funny to see that I got also the same title on my Las Vegas page!,you're lucky to live there!!. |
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