Loading ...Many Las Vegas vacations have featured a trip to beautiful Red Rock Canyon—and for good reason. This massive federally-protected conservation area is a spectacular way to experience the awesome Mojave Desert. Spanning nearly 300,000 acres, the Red Rock Canyon conservation area offers a true one-of-a-kind experience. If you’re headed toward Vegas, you simply must consider adding Red Rock Canyon to your travel itinerary.
Red Rock Canyon has a great educational aspect about it. There’s a fully-appointed book and gift store featuring products that celebrate the area. Guide books, histories and maps are only part of the inventory. The gift shop also offers stunning Native jewelry and other handcrafted items.
The visitors center, which is the “heart” of the area features a number of fascinating exhibits and interpretive displays that cover everything from the geological story of the canyon to the culture of its original native inhabitants. You can study history or check out rescued lizards up close and personal.
Red Rock is a feature of so many Las Vegas vacations, however, because it offers more than history and science lessons. There are also many opportunities to directly experience this stunning desert area.
Hikers will be thrilled to wind their way through the miles and miles of trails. These pathways have been carefully designed to create an unforgettable Mojave experience and feature jaw-dropping views of the Las Vegas Valley and the Spring Mountains. You’ll be shocked to learn just how beautiful and impressive the desert can be.
Those who’d prefer to pedal through the canyon are also in luck. Bicycle paths make it easy to navigate massive chunks of the huge reserve, and are keyed to all levels of talent and experience. There are even special rest and refreshment areas for those who decide that the best way to experience Red Rock is on two wheels. Adventurous types may opt to organize their Las Vegas vacations around the climbing opportunities at Red Rock Canyon.
Some of us, however, aren’t necessarily up to the challenge of exploring the desert canyon area in such a physical way. That isn’t a problem, due to the extensive winding scenic driving route. This makes it easy for anyone to get an up-close view of a completely unique natural area from the convenience of the car.
Whether you’re interested in learning more about a natural wonder or in challenging yourself with a mountain bike ride or climbing trip, Red Rock Canyon is a great place to visit. Las Vegas vacations don’t have to be all about indoor events like gambling and shows. The region offers some of the most amazing natural beauty you could ever hope to find and Red Rock Canyon showcases nearly 200,00 acres of it!
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