There is much more to Las Vegas than simply gambling and shows. Most people never leave the Strip when they visit Vegas. As a Las Vegas local, I can tell you that there is much more to see than the inside of a casino. So, after you have won your fortune at the tables or the slots, head outside and take a short drive to Red Rock Canyon.
If you have a rental car or other transportation, you can see an extraordinary geological formation in the desert called Red Rock Canyon. The canyon is located just a short distance from the Las Vegas Strip and it is definitely worth a visit.
Red Rock Canyon is a stunningly beautiful park that showcases the exotic nature of the Mojave Desert and desert wildlife. I visit the park often and I always find something new to gaze at. If you are planning a visit to Las Vegas, make an effort to get out to Red Rock Canyon and take a look at the majestic desert views and scenery. You won't be disappointed.
The park has a 13 mile scenic loop that begins with a stop at the Visitor's Center. The Visitor's Center is staffed with knowledgeable rangers that can point out stops that you won't want to miss.
Your tour through the park takes you down an easy, paved, one-way road with numerous pull-off parking areas. Each parking area is strategically placed at a spectacular viewpoint or the head of a hiking trail. The hiking trails are rated by difficulty, from easy to strenuous by the park rangers.
There are over 15 hiking trails that are rated as 'day-trips'. One of my favorite trails is the Lost Creek - Children's Discovery trail. This trail is rated as easy to moderate and the trail ends at a waterfall. Of course, since this is the desert, the waterfall is a seasonal waterfall and not there all year long.
On your drive around the scenic loop, try to park the car and get out at every pull-off area. The views from each stop on the tour are really worth looking.
If you are in Vegas and you don't have a car, consider renting a car to make this excursion or jumping on one of the many tours offered to Red Rock Canyon. The tours are available from many different tour guide companies in Las Vegas and the tour guides generally do a great job of showing all of the highlights to the tour participants.
Red Rock Canyon is one of the reasons that I moved here to Las Vegas. I encourage all Vegas visitors out to see the park before they leave Vegas. This pak is truly something that every Vegas visitor should see.
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