Las Vegas Valley

Las Vegas Valley
May 20, 2008

Happy Father's Day to all the fathers out there!

Pictured is part of the Las Vegas valley. When visiting Las Vegas there is so much more to do than just gamble. I highly recommend renting a vehicle when in Las Vegas for two reasons. First, Las Vegas is in a desert and the casinos especially on the strip are spread out meaning a lot of walking in the hot sun if you don't rent a vehicle. Second, renting a vehicle gives you the opportunity to explore the Las Vegas valley, a must see. Las Vegas lies in a valley so you can see the surrounding mountains from any direction. Driving up through them is a wonderful way to get away from all the glitz and noise. Nearby is the Hover Dam where you can take a tour, Mount Charleston and the Valley of Fire aptly named because when the sun hits the valley it does look like it is on fire. Even touring down the strip or hitting the outlying casinos is a nice drive. We have driven through residential areas as well just enjoying the scenery.

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