The Lake Mead National Recreation Area sits on the border between southern Nevada and northwestern Arizona. The desert lake offers visitors opportunities for fishing, camping, boating, swimming, hiking, and sightseeing. The massive lake is… read more
Mesquite, Nevada is a desert oasis 80 miles north of Las Vegas. This small but busy town is home to three 24-hour casino hotels and numerous restaurants and entertainment venues. Visitors will also discover natural attractions such as Bryce… read more
Mt. Charleston is also known as the Spring Mountains National Recreation Area, which is part of the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest. This area features many hiking trails and primitive campgrounds to accommodate visitors. During the winter… read more
About 30 minutes northwest of Las Vegas, Mount Charleston provides a contrast to the searing desert heat. The peak is located in Spring Mountains National Recreation Area, and rises to an elevation of 11,916 feet. The small village of Mount… read more
If visitors to Las Vegas were to gamble on there not being high-altitude adventure and snow within a 30-minute drive of the Las Vegas strip, they would lose. Mt. Charleston is just 35 miles from Las Vegas but tops out at an elevation of 11… read more
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