TRAVEL DESTINATIONS

Escape the Vegas hustle with a 30-minute drive to Lake Mead. Covering 1.5 million acres, it's the 16th largest manmade lake globally, formed by the Hoover Dam. For $10, enjoy a week of recreation, including kayaking, jet skiing, and camping at Boulder Beach. Don't forget sunscreen for the triple-digit summer heat!

Escape the Vegas heat with a short 35-mile drive to Mount Charleston. Nestled in the Spring Mountain Range and Toiyabe National Forest, it spans 3,000 to 12,000 feet in elevation. As Nevada's eighth-highest peak, Mount Charleston offers cool mountain breezes, fresh air, and scenic beauty. Home to diverse trees and wildlife like juniper, Aspen, wild burros, and deer, it feels like a distant oasis. Lace up your Timberland boots and grab your hiking stick—explore the 52 miles of captivating hiking trails waiting for you.

Discover the wonders of Red Rock Canyon with its 13-mile scenic drive, diverse hiking trails, rich plant and wildlife, geological formations, camping options, and cultural resources. The Visitor Center provides information on recreational activities, along with indoor and outdoor exhibits. Explore the 26 numbered hikes and trails on their website, each corresponding to the downloadable map. Plan your future visits by referencing the map and choosing the trails that intrigue you.

Discover the iconic Hoover Dam, celebrated as one of the Top 10 Construction Achievements of the 20th Century. Located in Black Canyon, just minutes from Las Vegas, it continues to captivate visitors 80 years since its creation. For an $11 admission fee (with discounts for children, seniors, and active military), embark on the Hoover Dam Power Plant Tour. The tour, lasting about two hours, allows you to choose specific locations to explore. Begin with a video showcasing the dam's history, followed by a guide-led descent to the power plant generators, original diversion tunnels, and a 30-foot pipe vibrating with the rush of Colorado River water.

Lake Havasu's 300 days of sunshine beckon outdoor enthusiasts. From family-friendly beaches for relaxation to pristine private beaches for boaters, the options are diverse. With over 20 off-road trail networks, including sand dunes and canyons, the area offers excitement for 4WD trucks, dirt bikes, ATVs, and more. Enjoy the varied terrain at your pace, taking in wildflowers in spring or the thrill of off-road speed. Optimal off-roading conditions prevail in fall through spring, avoiding the scorching summer temperatures.

Embark on an awe-inspiring journey just a two-and-a-half-hour drive from Las Vegas to Zion National Park in the American Southwest. Marvel at the sky-high towers and cliffs of multicolored sandstone rocks, with canyon walls reaching 2,000 to 3,000 feet high. Shaped by millions of years of trickling creeks and the rushing Virgin River, the park features reddish, golden, and rust-colored rocks set against the backdrop of pine forests, mesquite, manzanita, cottonwood groves, and moss-filled grottoes. The main section, easily accessible from Las Vegas, leads you through the charming resort town of Springdale, Utah, offering restaurants, hotels, art galleries, and boutiques. At the large Visitor Center, filled with informative displays, visitors board low-emission shuttle buses during the peak season from spring through fall, alleviating automobile congestion in the narrow canyon.