Las Vegas Vacations
If you've ever thought about taking a vacation in the desert southwest, to be more specific, Las Vegas Nevada, and thought your entertainment would be limited to gambling. I can assure you that you couldn't be more wrong.
Yes, Las Vegas sits in the center of several mountain ranges and I'm sure you've seen the commercials for the multitude of resorts offering just about anything you can imagine. But away from the glitter and gaming there lies an outdoor person's delight. Just waiting to be explored!
There is fishing, boating, hiking, backpacking, skiing, snowboarding, rockclimbing, and sightseeing. I don't believe there is a more diverse area to vacation in.
Just north of the city, about a 30 minute drive, is Mt Charleston. In the winter you can enjoy skiing, snowboarding and snowmobiling. In the summer you find a welcomed relief from the triple digit temperatures on the desert floor. Mt Charleston rises to approximately 11,900 feet and resides in the Spring Mountain Range, which compises a small portion of the Toiyabe National Forrest where camping, picnicing, hiking, backpacking are the order of the day.
No need for roughing it at Mt Charleston, it if that's not your cup of tea. The Mt Charleston resturaunt and Hotel will cater to all your needs.With gourmet eating and lodging fit for a King or Queen.
If you happen to be visiting during the winter months, then the Lodge in Lee Canyon is the place to be. Hot Toddies, a Huge Fire Pit and an absolutely breath taking view of the snow covered mountains awaits you.
If it's water sports your looking for then be prepared to be astounded by Lake Meade. With approx. 900 miles of shoreline, Lake Meade Recreational area is known to be the largest man made lake in the US. Fishing, camping, boating, swimming, jet skiing are just a few of the attractions on this awesome piece of Nevada. Roughly a 30 to 45 minute car ride from Las Vegas making it one of Nevada's major attractions.
There is much to see at Lake Meade. You can rent anything from small fishing boats to House Boats. There are many coves to pull your craft into for the weekend some of which, have natural hot springs that are alot of fun as well as therapuetic.
The fishing is also quite good on the lake. With an abundance of strippers, trout and catfish.
Of course, let's not forget "The Hoover Dam". This is a sight you cannot miss. Tours are done several times a day which take you by elevator down inside the dam where the powerful electric turbines reside. You'll be awestruck by the site of the Colorado River from atop the dam itself. Truly a sight to behold.
I hope I've given you a fair cross section of activities when visiting Las Vegas. I also hope I've helped you to decide to take your vacation with us here. After all, Las Vegas Vacations are second to none.
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