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Beyond the Las Vegas Glitter : Local events and attractions offer a pleasant diversion from the Strip.

Beyond the Las Vegas Glitter

Local events and attractions offer a pleasant diversion from the Strip ...

Updated: Jul 28, 2007 1:09pm PST

Downtown Las Vegas and the Strip : In 2006 Las Vegas celebrated its 100th anniversary.

Downtown Las Vegas and the Strip

In 2006 Las Vegas celebrated its 100th anniversary.

Updated: Mar 22, 2009 10:34am PST

Mnt. Charleston : You can escape the Las Vegas heat by traveling just 35 miles to Mt. Charleston where the summer temperature is about 30 degrees cooler. Named by a military expedition that was based in Charleston South Carolina, Charleston Peak (11,918 feet) can be easily seen from the strip.

Mnt. Charleston

You can escape the Las Vegas heat by traveling just 35 miles to Mt. Ch ...

Updated: Aug 23, 2008 2:14pm PST

Red Rock Canyon : Located just 12 miles from Las Vegas, Red Rock Canyon covers 198,000 acres. The hiking trails shown in these photos will take you to natural and cultural areas that you would never expect to find so close to a large city. When you visit Las Vegas, a hike through Red Rock Canyon can help you work off the buffets. 12/18/08: This week Las Vegas experienced the heaviest snowfall in 30 years. Early yesterday morning, I managed to reach Red Rock Canyon precisely when the snow stopped and the clouds parted.

Red Rock Canyon

Located just 12 miles from Las Vegas, Red Rock Canyon covers 198,000 a ...

Updated: Jan 03, 2009 10:16pm PST

Valley of Fire : Located about 65 miles north of Las Vegas, the Navajo sandstone formations at Valley of Fire seem to glow at sunset. That's when I took these photos.

Valley of Fire

Located about 65 miles north of Las Vegas, the Navajo sandstone format ...

Updated: Feb 01, 2009 11:22am PST

Christmas Tree Pass & Grapevine Canyon : If you are looking for a nice day-trip from Las Vegas, try a back road that connects Searchlight and Laughlin, NV. The road, called Christmas Tree Pass, travels through the desert high-country and ends at Grapevine Canyon. A year-round stream that runs through the canyon and once quenced the thirst of the Paiutes. The Paiutes must have liked this place since their drawings decorate the canyon’s wall. You can see these drawings in my Petroglyph gallery. You can reach Christmas Tree Pass on US 95 a few miles south of Searchlight. It is a dirt road but easily navigable. If you prefer paved roads, drive towards Laughlin on US 163. Shortly before you reach Laughlin, you will see on a dirt road labeled Grapevine Canyon. The canyon is just a few miles off the highway.

Christmas Tree Pass & Grapevine Canyon

If you are looking for a nice day-trip from Las Vegas, try a back road ...

Updated: Feb 26, 2010 9:10pm PST

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