Las Vegas Weekend Trip


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Las Vegas Weekend Trip

Las Vegas Weekend Trip

After visitors have checked out the main Vegas hotel strip, canvassed the casinos, tried their luck at the slots, enjoyed the glitz and glamour of stunning shows, such as Cirque de Soleil, and feasted on the bountiful buffets, travelers may be craving some outdoor exercise in a quiet, refreshing slower pace. One of the many day excursions may be the perfect formula for extra relaxation. Of course, be prepared for quizzical comments from friends and family when telling them about Las Vegas' nature experiences in the land of fantastic fantasy and flashy lifestyles.

After leaving the glaring city lights, deep desert valleys, red rock canyons, rare cactus vegetation and an oasis of clear blue water can be discovered and enjoyed – all within a hour’s drive of the main Las Vegas city hub. There is a quiet, serene beauty to a desert landscape and even more so when it is adjacent to the cool, blue waters of Lake Mead.

Lake Mead National Recreation Area

This is a region of spectacular, contrasting beauty. At one time it was the world’s largest artificial lake. The striking contrast of desert and water, mountains and canyons, backcountry and busy marina has opened up the region for man and nature to coexist in this 1.5 million acre protected area of the Mojave Desert. Visitors can enjoy swimming, fishing, boating, kayaking, biking and hiking.