Excursions
Valley of Fire State Park
The Valley of Fire State Park is Nevada's oldest park, and is so
named because of its red sandstone formations which appear to be on
fire when the sun reflects off them. The rocks were shaped over
150-milllion years ago when dinosaurs roamed...
see full detailsThe Grand Canyon
A mile deep, 277 miles (446km) long and up to 18 miles (29km)
wide the breathtaking grandeur of the Grand Canyon is so impressive
that pictures or words simply cannot do it justice. One of the
great natural wonders of the world, it...
see full detailsHoover Dam
Stretching 1,247ft (380m) across the Colorado River, the Hoover
Dam holds back the waters of Lake Mead and is a fine example of the
engineering of its time. One of the world's most famous dams, the
Hoover Dam was built during the Great...
see full detailsRed Rock Canyon
Red Rock Canyon is a dramatic valley ten miles (16km) west of
Las Vegas and is a good excursion to escape the neon lights and
jangle of the slot machines. Its defining feature is the steep Red
Rock escarpment, which rises 3,000ft (914m)...
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