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- Golf – Las Vegas has quietly emerged among the United States' fastest growing golf destinations.
http://www.lasvegasgolf.com/courses/
- Spring Mountain Ranch (Higher elevation so cooler than Las Vegas) - Spring Mountain Ranch is
located within the Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area, beneath the colorful cliffs of the magnificent Wilson Range.
The many springs in these mountains provided water for Paiute Indians and later brought mountain men and early settlers to the
area. This 520 acre oasis was developed into a combination working ranch and luxurious retreat by a string of owners who have
given the area a long and colorful history. Past owners of the ranch included Chester Lauck of the comedy team "Lum & Abner,
" German actress Vera Krupp, and millionaire Howard Hughes.
http://parks.nv.gov/smr.htm
- Red Rock Canyon (higher elevation so cooler than Las Vegas) - Red Rock Canyon
is a narrow valley that lies just about 15 miles west of downtown Las Vegas and is one of the most scenic places to visit
in the Southern Nevada area. 'Red Rock' gets its name from the red colored sandstone formations found throughout this small
valley. The layers red sandstone in the mountains that surround Red Rock Canyon can be seen from almost anywhere in Las Vegas.
http://www.sunsetcities.com/redrock.html
- Mount Charleston – Mount Charleston is thirty minutes to an hour from downtown Las Vegas.
An average of 20 to 30 degrees cooler than Las Vegas, Mt. Charleston is perfect for picnicking, hiking and horseback riding.
A small waterfall in late spring/early summer may be seen on the Cathedral Rock hiking trail. The Robber Roost trail is well
know for its use by robbers to outfox law men. A few restaurants may be found on Mount Charleston. The mountain has breath
taking scenery and a bird's eye view of the Las Vegas Valley.
http://www.birdandhike.com/Areas/MtChar_Area/MtC_Area.htm
http://www.inetours.com/Las_Vegas/pages/Mt_Charleston.html
- Valley of Fire (hotter than Las Vegas) - Valley of Fire State Park is located about 55 miles
northeast of Las Vegas via Interstate 15 and on exit 75. The valley derives its name from the red sandstone formations and the
stark beauty of the Mojave Desert. Ancient trees and early man are represented throughout the park by areas of petrified wood
and 3,000 year-old Indian petroglyph. Popular activities include camping, hiking, picnicking and photography. The park offers
a full-scale visitor center with extensive interpretive displays.
http://parks.nv.gov/vf.htm
- Interesting website with numerous outside activities in the Red Rock Canyon area
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http://www.sunsetcities.com/Red-Rock-Canyon/springmountainranch00.html
- Horseback Riding - Cowboy Trail Rides is a family-owned horseback tour business located in
Southern Nevada’s most popular outdoor recreation area, only a few minutes from the Las Vegas Strip.
http://www.cowboytrailrides.com/ other horseback riding
business may be found at http://www.vegashorsebacktours.com/ or by typing Horseback Riding Las Vegas in Google.
- Grand Canyon Tours - One of Seven Natural Wonders of the World, the Grand Canyon can be
overpowering with its enormous size and beautiful color.
http://grandcanyontourcompany.com/
(This is only one of a number of Grand Canyon tour guides. Tours fill up fast. Therefore inquire about tickets well ahead of
time.)
- Hoover Dam Tour - When the dam was complete in 1935, it was the tallest dam in the world.
Today, visitors can tour the dam, see the inner workings and be sure to stop by the visitor center.
http://www.usbr.gov/lc/hooverdam/ (There are a number of Hoover Dam Tours starting from the strip.
Search the web and purchase your tickets early. Tours starting from the strip are popular.)
- Desert Princess Boat Ride - A ride on the Desert Princess Cruise Boat in Boulder City
is a wonderful way to experience Lake Mead and the Hoover Dam. The Mississippi style paddle wheeler will take you on
onto the sparkling waters of the lake and provide you with entertaining tidbits of local history. The Desert Princess
Boat Ride may be coupled with a Hover Dam Tour.
http://www.lakemeadcruises.com/index.html (official web site),
http://www.looktours.com/lake-mead-dinner-cruise.html
http://www.planetware.com/boulder-city/desert-princess
-cruise-boat-us-nv-dp.htm
http://www.lasvegasgrandcanyontour.com/boat/lake-mead-champagne-
dinner-cruise.htm
- Henderson Water Street District – Numerous daytime and evening events in downtown Henderson.
Many family oriented events.
http://www.waterstreetdistrict.com/wsd_water_street/
- Nevada Test Site Tour (if available) -
http://www.atomictourist.com/nts.htm
- All Terrain Vehicles (ATV) Adventure and Gold Mine Tour (Techatticup Historic Mine Camp) -
Mine tour in a ghost town of the historic Nelson-Searchlight Mining District / Nelson's Landing. The mine has been restored
and across from the mine is an 1861 building which serves now as a museum where you can learn more about this old mining
operation. (Tour includes hotel to hotel transportation) -
http://www.grandcanyontourcompany.com/atvOA.html
