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Visitors to the casino capital of Las Vegas may not be aware that there are a variety of natural phenomena not a long distance from the roulette wheels and blackjack tables. I was fortunate enough to take a drive to Red Rock Canyon, about 13± miles from Vegas. What a change from the strip of neon signs and congested roads. Heading out of town on Charleston Boulevard we crossed “the Strip” then continued on about 13 miles to Highway 159 (Blue Diamond Road) to the foothills. The entrance fee to the park is $5.00 per vehicle (as of 2008). There are good roads, you don't need a jeep. Beautiful scenery-nature at its austere best. We managed to see rock climbers scaling some of the peaks. What physical prowess they must have, some of the peaks are over 8,000' in elevation. Quite a change in scenery from the flatlands of Florida that I hale from. Hanging from a ledge either free climbing or with the aid of ropes these climbers are in top physical shape. Hiking some of the trails for a short distance put us right in the middle of the sandstone. Fantastic.
Tags for this Travel Tip: usa nevada las vegas red rock canyon climbers hike outdoors nature fun family outing |
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Comments (2)
2008-02-27 17:03:53
from Nina514
great to know Cynthia!
Weeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee makes me feel like to go there :P
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