the opening had better face the sky. So, certain aspects of our experienced are shared mutual conventions about what things mean, and others are immutable aspects of Reality (gravity, for example), and about which different peoples in different places will have their own theories and attributions...
The Colorado river is right there, so it would be a shame to go to Laughlin and not enjoy it somehow. During warmer months, you'll see jet ski rental places on both sides of the river. There are also river cruise options. I've seen dinner boats that take it slow and easy and fast...