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Tag Archives: Red Rock Canyon
Red Rock Canyon Campground, Las Vegas, Nevada
Red Rock Canyon Campground, Las Vegas, Nevada I arried at the Red Rock Canyon Campground at about 4PM and the temperature was about 70F. By the time that I had checked in and set up my tent, the sun had … Continue reading
Posted in Nevada, USA
Tagged calico basin, campground, camping, Las Vegas Nevada, Red Rock Canyon
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Nevada Adventures
Graeme and I are now both back from our recent travels in the Southwest USA states of Nevada, Arizona and California. We encountered rain in Las Vegas, a snow storm on Mount Charleston, a sand storm in Death Valley, overcast … Continue reading
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Tagged balmy weather, blue skies, desert location, Detroit Airport tunnel, gum on the rocks, lady in blue on red, Las Vegas, mount charleston, natural landscapes, Nevada, overcast skies, peaceful retreat, perfect weather, Red Rock Canyon, red rocks, rock faces, snow storm, snowfall in nevada, southwest usa, underground tunnel, weather conditions
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Nevada Adventures – Red Rock Canyon – Sandstone Quarry Trails – Calico Tanks
Nevada Adventures – Red Rock Canyon – Sandstone Quarry Trails – Calico Tanks There are a number of established trails in Red Rock Canyon that range from easy through to rather difficult.
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Tagged agave roasting pit, cacti, calico hills, Calico Tanks, communal events, conservation area, Crotophytus sp., limestone rocks, moderate difficulty, Mojave collared lizard, mojaves, native american peoples, nevada adventures, Northern Cloudywing butterfly, Orange blossoming desert globe mallow, paiutes, panoramic view of Las Vegas and Las Vegas Valley, Red Rock Canyon, rock formation, Sadstone Quarry Trails, sandstone blocks, sandstone quarry
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Nevada Adventures – Red Rock Canyon – Calico Hills
Nevada Adventures – Red Rock Canyon – Calico Hills Anyone who visits Red Rock Canyon will immediately fall in love with the colorful red sandstone outcropping known as Calico Hills. The Calico Hills were formed 180 million years ago when … Continue reading
Nevada Adventures – Red Rock Canyon
Retroactive Post – April 6th, 2013 When we arrived at our hotel (Stratosphere Hotel and Casino) the night before, we were told that we had arrived after 6PM so a Deluxe room had not been held for us. The staff … Continue reading
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Tagged bureau of land management, canyon national conservation area, Desert Globe Mallow (Sphaeralacea ambigua), Desert Tortoise, entrance fee, fire truck, flora and fauna, hotel stratosphere, Las Vegas Fire and Rescue shield, national conservation area, Red Rock Canyon, red rock canyon national conservation area, Red Rock Canyon Viistor Center, Rock climbing in Nevada, stratosphere hotel and casino, view from a room, Yucca blossoms, zombies
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Red Rock Canyon
First full day in Las Vegas and we decide to start off with a day trip to the Famous Red Rock Canyons! Absolutely stunning views and rock formations, its about a 10 minute drive out of Las Vegas (~30 minutes … Continue reading
Red Rock Canyon, Las Vegas, Nevada
Red Rock Canyon, Las Vegas, Nevada Las Vegas is well known for it’s casinos and nightly entertainment but only a short drive away from the main Las Vegas Boulevard is a beautiful piece of natural desert with striking red canyon … Continue reading