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LAS VEGAS...
Relocation Guide
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Four seasons of fun in Las Vegas? You bet! The Las Vegas area is a Valley of Fire State Park
paradise for all kinds of recreational and sightseeing activities. Dozens Dedicated in 1935 as Nevada’s fi rst state park, this 56,000- acre
of verdant and challenging wilderness area features colorful,
golf courses beckon the extraordinary rock formations,
golfer 12 months a year. Lake Native American petroglyphs
Mead’s deep blue waters and year-round campsites.
and 550 miles of shorelines Death Valley Park
are enjoyed by boaters, Covering 3,000 square miles
water skiers, swimmers, and of desert in both California
people hoping to hook up a and Nevada, Death Valley is
trophy fi sh. the largest national park in the
The Colorado River offers lower 48 states. Located less
unforgettable white water than two hours from Las Vegas,
rafting. For hiking, rock Death Valley offers breathtaking
climbing, and outdoor landscapes, colorful history and
photography there is Red the lowest elevation point in the
Rock Canyon and Mt. Western Hemisphere.
Charleston. Skiers love Mt. Floyd Lamb State Park
Charleston and the many Originally known as Tule
other ski slopes within a short Springs, this park was an early
drive of Las Vegas for their water stop for Native Americans.
winter fun. Day tours to the It later became a privately
Grand Canyon, Valley of owned working ranch, as well
Fire and Death Valley are what memories are made of and Hoover as a guest/dude ranch in the 1950’s. In addition to the Tule Springs
Dam isn’t called the “Eighth Wonder of the World” for nothing. Ranch Historic Area, the park offers tree-shaded groves alongside
four small fi shing lakes. The park is available for day use only.
Visitor Information Spring Mountain Ranch
Historic Spring Mountain Ranch is located within the Red Rock
Las Vegas Convention Center & Visitor’s Authority Canyon National Conservation Area, beneath the colorful cliffs of
3150 Paradise Road, 89109 ...................(702) 892-0711 the magnifi cent Wilson Range. The many springs in these mountains
Automated information line ....................(702) 892-7575 provided water for Paiute Indians and later brought mountain men
www.vegasfreedom.com • www.visitlasvegas.com and early settlers to the area. The 520 acre oasis was developed into
a combination working ranch and luxurious retreat.
Boulder City Visitor Center
100 Nevada Highway Grand Canyon National Park
Boulder City, NV 89005 .........................(702) 294-1252 Located in Northern Arizona, close to the borders of Utah and
Nevada, this national park is home to the Grand Canyon, created
Hoover Dam – Visitor Bureau some 5 million years ago and encompassing 1,904 square miles. The
Boulder City, NV 89005 .........................(702) 293-8321 Colorado River, which fl ows through the canyon, drains water from
www.usbr.gov/ic/hooverdam .................(702) 494-2517 seven states. Recreational pursuits are vast, including hiking, camping,
Hoover Dam was built in the 1930’s at a cost of $160 million. The biking and fi shing. Commercial air carriers and tour buses serve
Dam, located 40 miles southeast of Las Vegas, on U.S. 93, turned the visitors from the Las Vegas area.
raging waters of the Colorado River into the still waters of Lake Mead.
Government guides conduct various tours year-round. Toiyabe National Forest
The Las Vegas Ranger District encompasses 316,000 acres of the 3.5
Mount Charleston million-acre Toiyabe National Forest. Included are 52 miles of hiking
Located 45 miles northwest of Las Vegas, Mt. Charleston is situated trails, 160 picnic areas and 150 campsites in seven campgrounds and
among 300,000 acres of forestland in the Las Vegas Ranger District. RV parks. Located 40 miles northwest of Las Vegas, the area provides
The area includes 52 miles of hiking trails, 160 picnic spots and snow skiing at Lee Canyon, and horseback riding at Kyle Canyon.
150 campsites in seven campgrounds and RV camps. Recreational Both Lee and Kyle canyons have an abundance of campgrounds
activities include horseback riding and snow skiing. and hiking trails.

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