- Death Valley National Monument - Death Valley includes the lowest dry point below sea level in the Western
Hemisphere (280 feet), a museum, Scotty's Castle at the northern tip, and even a couple of inns in case you decide
to stay a while. Located about 140 miles northwest of Las Vegas.
- Echo Canyon State Park - This park offers beautiful scenery and a 65 acre reservoir. Exploration of the native plants and
unique rock formations is a popular activity. Wildlife is abundant for nature study. Camping,
boating, fishing, hiking and picnicking are available. The park is open all year but visitors can
expect snow during the winter months due to its 5200 foot elevation. Located 12 miles east of
Pioche from Star Routes 322 and 323.
- Grand Canyon National Park - More than a mile deep, 217 miles long, and 4-18 miles wide, the Grand Canyon is a must
see. It's somewhat of a drive from Las Vegas being nearly 300 miles away, however there are numerous bus and
airplane tours to get you to and from this popular site.
- Lake Havasu/London Bridge - Brought over stone by stone and reconstructed in 1971, Lake Havasu's London Bridge
forms the central focus of a modern "Old English Village" on the shore of the lake. Dozens of gift shops, antique
shops and cafes line the shore of this man-made lake north of Parker Dam. Boating, fishing and many other water
sports are available. This is also the well known site of numerous televised water sports tournaments.
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- Hoover Dam - Only 30 miles south of Las Vegas is one of mans greatest architectural achievements and one of the most
popular landmarks visited by Las Vegas visitors. Still in operation since the 30's supplying
electrical power to Nevada, Arizona and California, it is truly a wonder to see. Visitors can
actually go into the depths of the dam and tour the inner workings. Or you can peer over the edge
of the nearly 800 foot drop while standing in two time zones at once! A nearby museum shows movies and
artifacts involving it's creation. The beautiful new visitors center, at the edge of the dam, opened in
September 95 and ironically enough cost much more to build than the dam itself did 60 years ago. Open 9:00am-4:15pm daily.
Adm: $5 Adults, $2.50 Seniors & Children 10-16, Children under 10 free; Includes tour of dam and movie.
- Red Rock Canyon - Just 15 miles outside of town to the west is Red Rock Canyon. A large patch of native, brilliant red
sandstone makes this unique, natural sightseeing spot. You often see desert wildlife including burros, wild horses and
bighorn sheep wandering amidst the washes, Joshua Trees and numerous small canyons once inhabited by ancient
Indian tribes. Often used as backdrops for magazine ads, "Red Rock" (as it's affectionately referred to by locals)
provides a number of nice picnic spots, places for rock climbing, 4-wheel driving, hiking and spectacular views along the 8 mile
scenic loop which is readily accessible by car or bicycle. A four wheel drive, ATV or hardy hiking shoes are recommended for
some of the more isolated dirt trails.
- Average High
Temperatures:
Spring - 88 F
Summer - 95 F
Fall - 80 F
Winter - 60 F
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Las Vegas, Nevada-Relax by a beautiful pool. Enjoy the
gaming and night life that attracts over 32 million visitors a year.
-Many attractions are within riding distance of the strip, Grand Canyon,
Boulder Dam, Valley of Fire , just to mention a few
