With its towering boulders, diverse desert life, and Dr. Seuss trees, Joshua Tree is one of the national parks near Las Vegas you most certainly won’t want to miss. Here, the high desert (Mojave) and low desert (Colorado) meet, allowing visitors to see two enjoy desert environments. Cl...
National Parks near Las Vegas tip:the Grand Canyon West Rim, where the Skywalk is located and the helicopter tours visit, is a 2.5 hour drive and a very popular day trip from Las Vegas. This part of the canyon is owned by the Hualapai Tribe and is not part of the Grand Canyon Nation...
"Las Vegas is a great starting point foroutdoor adventures," says Rachel Bergren, executive director ofGet Outdoors Nevada. "We're easy to get to, and we have access to a lot of national public lands." Bergren is referring to five natural sites that surround the city, comprising millions...
Yellowstone National Park is one of the most accessible national parks in the country. (Photo by Susanne Pommer/Shutterstock) Zion National Park Just 2.5 hours from Las Vegas, Zion National Park is home to popular hikes like The Narrows and Angels Landing, and requires a free shuttle to get...
, petroglyphs adorn canyon walls and towering peaks loom in the distance. This incredible natural wonderland feels worlds away from the glitteringLas Vegas Strip, but it’s only an hour drive away, making it the perfect stop on a road trip to the Grand Canyon or Utah’s national parks....
___41___crowd of more than 22,000 people gathered near Las Vegas’ famous Mandalay Bay Hotel___42___the Route 91 Harvest Festival. Without___43___(expect), from the hotel’s 32nd floor, a gunman opened fire on the people below, ___44___(kill)59 people and at least 500 injur...
Thanks to low-lying land, plenty of sun, and summer showers, there are many stunning national parks and gardens near Orlando. Of course, the world-famous Everglades swampland is a renowned area of natural beauty, but there’s a wealth of parks and garden
Hikes near Las Vegas Best hikes in US National Parks About the author Mila Whitman Mila has been to 5 continents, visited over 40 countries and hiked across some of the most famous mountain ranges including the Andes and the Atlas Mountains. As an AMS sufferer she learned a few techniques...
Las Vegas…also known as Sin City, Lost Wages, the Gambling Capital of the World, the City that Never Sleeps, and the Entertainment Capital of the World, is one of the top vacation destinations in the USA. Las Vegas makes a great weekend getaway destination but it is also the perfect ...