Going to Vegas for 7 days. I will be checking out the strip. I am interested in doing some hiking and outdoor stuff in the desert and canyon's. I would like to avoid the packed tours if possible. Does anyone know small area tours kinda off the beaten track that most tourist are unaware of? Thanks!
2007-10-06 16:16:58 · 6 answers · asked by Soulfulgrl 3 in Travel ➔ United States ➔ Las Vegas
For info on outdoor activities in the LV area
http://www.lasvegasadvisor.com/referenceguide-tours.cfm
Lake Mead - Largest man-made lake in the US - 15 million acre recreational area.
1-702-293-8906
Bryce Canyon -
1-435-834-5322
Grand Canyon
1-928-638-7888
Mojave National Preserve - Sand dunes - Volcanic cinder cones - Joshua Tree Forest - Mountains
1-760-326-6322
Mt Charleston, Toiyabe National Forest - Hiking trails - Camping - Picnic Facilities - Lodge - Beautiful old growth forest - Incredible views - Mt. Charleston is almost 12k ft high, dress accordingly. >This is my absolute favorite day trip, It's only 35 miles North of LV on I-95.
1-702-872-5500
Red Rock Canyon -
1-702-515-5350
Spring Mountain Ranch State Park -
1-702-875-4141
Valley of Fire State Park - Better than Red Rock Canyon
1-702-397-2088
Zion National Park
1-435-772-3256
Bonnie Springs - 1880's mining town - horseback rides - western shows -
1-702-875-4191
Death Valley National Park
1-760-786-2331
Floyd Lamb Park
1-702-486-5413
Hoover Dam - Is a mess right now with all of the construction and terror alert - They stop every car and inspect every truck and van - Traffic is backed up for miles during the day - They light up the dam at night(it's pretty), and if you go between Midnight and 4am you won't have a traffic problem.
~Jack~
2007-10-06 19:28:20 · answer #1 · answered by jack 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Check out Red Rock Canyon.
2007-10-07 00:49:59 · answer #2 · answered by LostVega$ 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Hate to tell you, if you want to hike, Las Vegas isn't the place to come to. Possibly Paraump. The closest thing that has to do with hinking is Red Rock Canyon. They only have certain times to go hiking though.
2007-10-07 11:59:10 · answer #3 · answered by kathy 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Red Rock Canyon.
Valley of the Fire park.
Mt. Charleston.
Lake Mead.
Area 51.
But you will need a rental car for all of the above.
Also, the Grand Canyon is only a few hours away.
2007-10-07 17:57:29 · answer #4 · answered by USMC Rando 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Mt Charleston... village in the high mountains, huge trees, snow. You won't believe you're only 35 miles from Las Vegas.
http://www.inetours.com/Las_Vegas/pages/Mt_Charleston.html
2007-10-07 01:28:48 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
my husband and I went to vegas in June, and we stayed there for a week. one of the days we were there, we went to the sand dune to ride quad bikes through the dessert, it was tiring but it was worth it, we had a lot of fun, I think you should try it! :)
2007-10-06 23:20:17 · answer #6 · answered by superboredom 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋