| Las Vegas Vacations, I assure you, are more than | | | | pine wood in the fire pit combined with the food |
| just gambling and shows at your favorite hotel. When | | | | being prepared at the grill to bring a smile to your |
| you consider the location of Vegas, one almost has | | | | face. |
| to assume that there surely must be more to it than | | | | If it's water sports your looking for then be prepared |
| gaming. | | | | to be astounded by Lake Meade. With approx. 900 |
| Las Vegas, often referred to as a "Desert Oasis", | | | | miles of shoreline, Lake Meade Recreational area is |
| sits alone in the center of several mountain ranges. | | | | known to be the largest man made lake in the US. |
| Amidst the bright lights and the glamour, one can | | | | Fishing, camping, boating, swimming, jet skiing are just |
| explore their every fantasy and whim, But away | | | | a few of the attractions of this awesome piece of |
| from the glitter and gaming there lies an outdoor | | | | Nevada. Roughly a 30 to 45 minute car ride from Las |
| lover's delight. Just waiting to be explored! | | | | Vegas making it one of Nevada's major attractions. |
| Fishing, boating, hiking, backpacking, skiing, | | | | There is much to see at Lake Meade. You can rent |
| snowboarding, rockclimbing, and sightseeing are but a | | | | anything from small fishing boats to House Boats. |
| few of the activities available to the avid | | | | There are many coves to pull your craft into for the |
| outdoors-person. There isn't a more diverse area to | | | | weekend some of which, have natural hot springs |
| vacation in. | | | | that are alot of fun as well as therapuetic. If you're |
| Mt Charleston lies just north of the city, about a 30 | | | | lucky enough you may even see groups of Nevadas |
| minute drive, Skiing, snowboarding and snowmobiling | | | | Big Horn Sheep as they come down to the water's |
| are popular winter activities. In the summer you'll find | | | | edge, in the wee hours of the morning, to quench |
| welcomed relief from the triple digit temperatures on | | | | their thirst. |
| the desert floor. Mt Charleston rises to approximately | | | | There is also an abundance of stripped bass, trout |
| 11,900 feet and resides in the Spring Mountain Range, | | | | and catfish in the Lake. Needless to say, Fishing is |
| which comprises a small portion of the Toiyabe | | | | quite good. |
| National Forrest where camping, picnicing, hiking, | | | | "The Hoover Dam", must not be overlooked. Tours |
| backpacking are the order of the day. | | | | are done several times a day which take you by |
| If roughing it at Mt Charleston is not your cup of tea. | | | | elevator down inside the dam where the powerful |
| The Mt Charleston resturaunt and Hotel will cater to | | | | electric turbines reside. You'll be awestruck by the |
| all your needs.With gourmet eating and lodging fit for | | | | site of the Colorado River from atop the dam itself. |
| a King or Queen. | | | | Truly a sight to behold. |
| If you happen to be visiting during the winter | | | | I hope I've given you a fair cross section of activities |
| months, then the Lodge at Lee Canyon is the place | | | | when visiting Las Vegas. I also hope I've helped you |
| to be. Hot Toddies, a Huge Fire Pit and an absolutely | | | | to decide to take your vacation with us here. After |
| breath taking view of the snow covered mountains | | | | all, Las Vegas Vacations are second to none. |
| awaits you. Nothing like the smell of freshly burned | | | | |