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Recreational Fun

With the area's great outdoor temperatures, people take full advantage of being outside. From a leisurely walk to adventure sports, it's all available as well as traditional activities such as fishing, golfing (more than 30 golf courses in Las Vegas alone), swimming, camping and sightseeing tours.

The city has a professional baseball team- the Las Vegas 51's is affiliated with the Los Angeles Dodgers. The Las Vegas Wranglers is the professional hockey team and part of the National Conference pacific division of the ECHL. They play to loyal fans in the Orleans Arena. There is also a professional rodeo competition and professional boxing is always a main event.

As the entertainment capital of the world, the fun never stops in Las Vegas! No matter the season, you'll find options galore on the Strip, and the variety never disappoints. A typical month will include top headliners and performers of the world. There are also many free, fun attractions in the city to please the whole family. The magnificent fountain shows at the Bellagio Hotel or at Caesar's Palace Hotel dazzle visitors day and night. For animal lovers, watch schools of fish at the Aquarium inside the Silverton Hotel, catch roaring lions at the MGM Grand, spot white tigers at the Mirage and wildlife habitat are on view at the Flamingo.

For those who love to shop, Las Vegas offers the best choices in the world. Here you'll find malls, shopping centers, resort-centered retail properties and outlets. If you're looking for specialty items or accessories, the selection is unbeatable. There are also swap meets and farmer's markets located throughout the city to visit.

Ideally situated, Las Vegas is close to the most spectacular scenery in the world. In close proximity to the city are the Grand Canyon, the Hoover Dam (an engineering wonder of the world), Lake Mead (largest man-made lake in the Western hemisphere) and Mount Charleston, the tallest peak in the Las Vegas area.

 

TPC Canyons- Home of Professional Golf in Las Vegas 

Off in the distance, to the south, shimmers glamorous Las Vegas with all its polished attractions. Look away and the stark mountains and canyons offer a drama all their own. TPC Canyons managed to meld these two juxtaposed forces. Lush green parcels of manicured turf are woven throughout a rugged tapestry of arroyos, barrancas and other natural features in the southern Nevada desert. "Desert elegance," it has been called. There could be a no more apt description of the par-71, 7,063-yard golf course that offers a stern test of golfing skills along with stunning vistas.

"As far as aesthetics and playability," says Floyd, who considers TPC Canyons among his best works, "I would put TPC Canyons up against any golf course you care to mention. It's as unique as they come and I'm very proud of the way it has turned out, especially given the challenges of designing a golf course on such a challenging piece of property.

"But," Floyd added, "I think a golf course is kind of like a fine wine. The best come from the toughest pieces of ground."
       Since 1983, the Frys.com Open has been played on three to four courses. In 1992, the tournament moved to TPC Summerlin, and in 2001, TPC The Canyons was added to the rotation. Since 1992, Jim Furyk has won three titles (1995, '98, '99). Fans at the 1996 Frys.com Open witnessed a Tiger Woods milestone. Four strokes behind after three rounds, Woods closed with a 64 to force Davis Love III into a playoff, then parred the first extra hole to win his first PGA TOUR title.

 

Mt. Charleston, Nevada

Las Vegas visitors and locals alike agree that the Spring Mountains and Mt. Charleston are a great place to escape from summer heat or to enjoy winter snow sports.

Many who visit Las Vegas have the impression that there's not much to see or do beyond the bright lights and huge resorts on the Strip. I mean, isn't it all just desert out there?
Well, if you've done your homework before you make your trip to Las Vegas, you'll find that the hills and mountains surrounding the city offer a myriad of recreational opportunities throughout the year.
One such place is Charleston Peak, which the locals call Mt. Charleston. It is about 35 miles northwest of the Las Vegas Strip. Take US 95 north from the Strip and then head west on Nevada Highway 157 or take a guided tour for an informative and relaxing way to see this unexpected Las Vegas attraction.

Tourist and locals alike have found that the Spring Mountains and Charleston Peak are a great place to escape from the sweltering summer heat. The temperature is usually about twenty degrees cooler than it is on the desert floor. Come Explore National Park Services Trail guides for Nevada

As you drive up the mountain, you will not only experience a difference in the temperature, but you will also see changes in vegetation. At the lowest level, which is 2,080 feet, you will find Joshua Trees. As you continue your ascent, cedar trees begin to line the road, and once you have reached the mountain's uppermost region you'll be surrounded by an Alpine forest. Also be on the lookout for acres of Bristlecone Pine. The Bristlecone Pine, looking unlike any pine tree you might expect to see, is the oldest known life form on earth. It is also one of two trees designated as the state tree of Nevada. Be on the lookout for wildlife, too. Wild burros and horses can be found roaming throughout the region, as well as many different types of birds such as humming birds, eagles, and woodpeckers. Once you've reached this cool haven, you have many options as to how you can spend your day. Mt. Charleston has seven campgrounds with more than 180 campsites and about 160 picnic sites. The campsites vary in size from single family to triple family, with RV spaces available. There also are two large picnic areas available for reservation. If you're the type that doesn't like to just sit around and breathe fresh mountain air, then lace up your hiking boots and strap on your backpack, and head off for a trek down one of dozens of trails that wind throughout the woods. You certainly have your choice, since there are fifty-three miles of trails that crisscross the mountains. These trails are all marked and maintained, with some paved for handicapped accessibility. They vary in length and degree of difficulty, and offer great views of the forest, canyons and wildlife. If you want to let someone else do the walking check out the Mt. Charleston Riding Stables. You can take a three and a half hour horseback ride that goes through Fletcher Canyon. Wear a hat and sunscreen, and be sure to bring your binoculars so you can do some bird watching. They also have hayrides in the summer and sleigh rides in the winter.

Lake Mead National Recreation Area