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Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area
Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area is located only 27 km / 19mi from the famous Las Vegas "Strip". This wonderful area boasts of stunning geological sights including the namesake red rocks. The Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area boasts of hiking trails that take the casual visitor to some amazing sights. Other activities within the park include horseback riding, camping, mountain biking, and 4WD trails.
Lake Mead National Recreation Area
The National Park Service manages the Lake Mead National Recreation Area. Visitors will find a plethora of outdoor activities to keep them busy. Some of these include aquatic pursuits like fishing, boating, diving, and swimming. Others include hiking, biking, and 4 wheel driving. The Lake Mead National Recreation Area is well serviced by marinas and tour companies. If you plan on boating, be sure to check the water depth levels as they fluctuate throughout the year and can change dramatically year over year.
Lake Mead
This wonderful lake is a result of the magnificent Hoover Dam. Stretching back for hundred's of kilometers, Lake Mead is a boaters paradise. The lake's crystal clear water shimmers in the desert heat and a swim on the hottest of days is always a treat. Those who don't have private boats can take a cruise with one of the local cruise companies. Fishing, scuba diving, water skiing, and house boating are just some of the aquatic pastimes available.
Hoover Dam
The Hoover Dam is one of Nevada's most impressive sights. Holding back the Colorado River and Lake Mead, Hoover Dam is a feat of engineering. The dam was built from 1931 to 1936 in a concrete gravity-arch design. The dam is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and designated a National Historic Landmark in 1985. The Hoover Dam is 48km / 30mi south of Las Vegas and over 100,000 people visited the Visitor's Center.
Overton, Nevada
Overton is a small town located at the north end of Lake Mead. It is easily accessed off of Interstate 15 at Moapa.
Valley of Fire State Park
Located about 55mi northeast of Las Vegas is the Valley of Fire State Park, with numerous rock drawings scratched on its red sandstone by Indians of the Anasazi culture.Hiking trails through Valley of Fire State Park lead to such sights as Petroglyphs and unique rock formations. The park is known primarily for it's red rock. There is a modern visitors center here, picnic areas, and campsites.
Lost City Museum of Archeology
The Lost City Museum of Archeology located in Overton, is a must see for amateur archeologists. Here, laid out in three wings, the Original Wing, the 1973 Wing, and the 1981 Wing (aka Faye Perkins Wing) visitors will find a wide variety of archeological treasures. Of note are the Anasazi artifacts and an original Pueblo foundation found by the US Civilian Conservation Corps circa 1935.
Pahrump, Nevada
The city of Pahrump is located 93 km / 60mi from Las Vegas. The town boasts of its laid-back lifestyle and outdoor pursuits and is home to over 33,000 residents. Pahrump is especially noted for its big Fall Festival that attracts visitors from far and wide.
Pioneer Territory Wagon Tours
For those wishing to get a real feeling for what travel was like for the early settlers Pioneer Wagon Tours is the place to visit. This outfitter offers several types of trips from daylong excursions to overnight expeditions for the more adventurous.
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