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LAS VEGAS... Relocation Guide

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Geography Red Rock

Las Vegas is situated at the southern tip of Canyon National
Nevada in the Great Basin - the western region Conservation Area
between the Sierra Nevada and Wasatch
Mountain ranges - which contains isolated The Red Rock Canyon area,
mountains and has no drainage to the ocean. located 15 miles west of Las Vegas,
Offi cial elevation of the city is 2,174 feet. provides spectacular views of the
valley, unusual rock formations
Square Mileage and signs of early Indian life.

Clark County ........................................8,060 Red Rock formations and desert
Las Vegas ................................................. 84 scenery attract thousands of
Las Vegas Valley ....................................516 bicycle enthusiasts to the 13-mile
Nevada ......................................... 109,806 Month High Low loop road that winds along the
Low humidity, along with ideal spring and fall January 57 34 western border of the Las Vegas Valley. Other
temperatures, make Las Vegas a great place February 63 39 activities include rock climbing, hiking and
to visit any time of the year. The average year auto touring.
round temperature is 80 degrees. Las Vegas is March 69 44
one of the sunniest cities in the United States April 78 51 Attractions:
-- with an average 320 days of sunshine per May 88 60
year and only 4.19 inches of rainfall. June 100 69 Bonnie Springs, Old Nevada
Because of its high desert elevation the July 106 76 115 acre park, with motel, museum, train,
temperature range can be extreme. During August 103 74 restaurant, petting zoo, old western town and
the summer, daytime temperatures often reach cowboy shows. Located 20 miles west of Las
100 degrees. In the winter, the temperature September 95 66 Vegas. .....................................(702) 875-4191
may drop as low as 33 degrees, although the October 82 54
average high is between 50 and 60 degrees. November 67 43 Spring Mountain Ranch
Historic site, with ranch house and

It rarely falls below freezing in Las Vegas. December 58 34 visitors center. Located 18 miles west of
When it does, it is usually only in the early
morning. Listed below are the average daily Las Vegas ...............................(702) 875-4141
high and low temperatures by month.

Lake Mead Echo Bay ............................................................(702) 394-4000
Located 54 miles southeast of Las Vegas. Amenities include a store,
cafe, lounge, marina, RV park, campground, air strip and boat rental.
Recreational Area Hoover Dam and Visitor Center ...................... (702) 494-2517

Located 40 miles southeast of Las Vegas. Amenities include a
With 550 miles of shoreline, Lake Mead is surrounded by various Visitors Center, tours, restaurant and gift shop.
attractions, ranging in distance from Las Vegas, from 25 miles to 75
miles on the Arizona side. Following is a listing of lake attractions Lake Mead Ferry Service .................................(702) 293-6180
located within Nevada. Locates 3.5 miles past Alan Bible Visitors Center on Lake Shore Rd.
Amenities include Lake Mead cruises, tours and charter boats.
Boulder Beach Lake Mead Marina & Lodge .... (702) 293-3484
Located 28 miles southeast of Las Vegas. Amenities include beach, Lake Mead Fish Hatchery ................................(702) 486-6738
picnic area, store, restaurant, lounge, motel, cruises and marina, Located one mile south of Boulder Beach. Produces 500,000
Rainbow Trout annually.
Calville Bay & Cottonwood Cove ......................800-255-5561
Located 30 mile southeast of Las Vegas. Amenities include a Overton Beach .................................................... 800-553-5452
store,cafe, lounge, RV park, marina, showers, auto fuel and Located 60 miles southeast of Las Vegas. Amenities include a store,
houseboat rental. trailer & RV park, watercraft rental and a marina.

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