Red Rock Canyon Travel time 30 minutes 17 miles - Red Rock Canyon is a quick 20-mile drive from Las Vegas. Activities at Red Rock Canyon include hiking, mountain biking, horseback riding, rock climbing, and photography. The canyons elevation is about 3000 feet so in the summer its a few degrees … [Read more...]

Here is a great list of Fun Things To With Kids in Nevada. Most of the theses kid-friendly family activities are located in the two major population centers of Reno and Las Vegas. So take a break from the casino and give the kids a chance to have some fun too. Discovery Children's Museum Las … [Read more...]

Springs Preserve Las Vegas is only a few miles from the strip. The preserve is surrounded by housing and a shopping mall but once you enter the gates you are in a different world. Known as the birthplace of Las Vegas, the site of the Preserve was once home to bubbling springs that were a source … [Read more...]

Nevada is rich in historic sites and landmarks. Scattered across the state are gold and silver mining ghost towns, pony express ranches, Indian dwellings, forts, saloons, railroad depots and historic buildings. Take a break from the casino and head out into the desert. Nevada's historic sites are … [Read more...]

Nevada is the natural hot springs capital of the United States. There are more naturally occurring hot springs in Nevada than any other state. Some people seek out hot springs for the adventure. Others to enjoy the soothing relaxed feeling after soaking in hot mineral water. Our list includes Nevada … [Read more...]

Cave Lake State Park is located in an isolated section of Northern Nevada about 20 miles from the town of Ely. The lake is not huge but big enough to hold a population of native brown and stocked rainbow trout. Boats are permitted on the lake but must adhere to speed limit, no jet skis here. The … [Read more...]

Trains have been part of Nevada since the early days of silver and gold mining. Steam locomotives were used to haul out the ore and carry in building material. Today several historic Nevada railroads still carry passengers on excursions. Nevada also has several museums that preserve the railroad … [Read more...]

Pyramid Lake Nevada is a remnant of ancient Lake Lahontan that covered much of northwestern Nevada. Located thirty-five miles northeast of Reno this desert lake is a popular day trip from Reno Nevada. After what seems like a long drive through the desert, travelers are rewarded by a spectacular … [Read more...]

Boulder City is located just over 20 miles outside Las Vegas, and just a few miles from amazing Hoover Dam. With only 15,000 residents, the small town charm is everywhere and the atmosphere is one of family-oriented fun. Boulder City was originally built in 1931 to house workers who were building … [Read more...]

Safe Haven Wildlife Sanctuary located in Imlay, Nevada. The sanctuary was originally located nearly 2000 miles away on the outskirts of Chicago. The rescue zoo quickly grew too large to manage on the property and made the move west to 160 acres of prime Northern Nevada real estate. Recently … [Read more...]

Discovery Children's Museum Las Vegas features hundreds of hands-on exhibits about science, art, and culture. The museum is located adjacent to the Smith Center in North Las Vegas. This fun family destination is a fun day trip destination for locals as well as out of town visitors. The museum … [Read more...]

Celebrate your next kids birthday party at one of these fun Las Vegas area party places. Affordable to extravagant, toddlers to teens we have a party place just right for you. Don't miss out on the fun choose one choose one of these unique Las Vegas party venues. Adventuredome Las … [Read more...]

Lake Mead is about a thirty-minute drive from the Las Vegas Strip. If this is your first visit you should stop at the visitor center at the corner of Great Basin Highway and Lakeshore Drive. Here you can pick up maps, ask questions and get directions to the attractions of the lake. There is also … [Read more...]

Erosion and climate extremes have created a unique landscape in this Eastern Nevada State Park. Your first stop at Cathedral George State Park should be the visitors center which has displays and information about all of eastern Nevada. Cathedral Gorge Information Center is open from 9:00 am to … [Read more...]

Nevada State Railroad Museum is a popular Carson City attraction. Visitors can view locomotives and cars of the Virginia and Truckee Railroad along with historic railroad equipment. On select weekends a steam train or powered rail car runs on a short loop track around the museum. The Carson City … [Read more...]