Make the short drive out to Red Rock Canyon to see a beautiful park. A new visitor center has great exhibits explaining the geology of the area. Down the road a little further is the Spring Mountain Ranch - a Nevada State park with an oasis of grassy fields for picnicking and a ranch house that was owned by (amongst... More

Just a few minutes from the Strip, this retreat affords such beauty, peace and quiet. You can hike trails or just stay in the car and drive through the preserve...or do a little of both! The colors of the canyon change as the day progresses affording lots of glorious photo ops. If you have never been to the desert this... More

We rented a car and drove here. it is only a short drive away. it is spectacular. All the rocks, sand, hills/mountains are red. You walk through the sand and it is so soft. There is a lot of history there too. Native drawings and messages on the sides of the mountains. Really cool. Great for a family outing. Great... More

OK, people does not go to Vegas to see nature, but this place is located less than half an hour from the "action" and it is totally worth it. The views are amazing, entrance fee is cheap and you can even walk some trails with views of very beautiful rock formations.

Go here to catch a break from the hustle and bustle of the strip. Lots of wildlife to see. The bighorn sheep are easy to find and they don't seem like they are afraid of you as they just walk slowly away. 7$ a car, what a deal. Great for a hike in the desert.

I've been to Las Vegas about a dozen times over the past ten years. This was the first time I had a car, which allowed us to venture beyond the usual places that are off the strip. Red Rock Canyon is just north of Las Vegas, and is worth a visit if you have a car, a couple of hours,... More

Grand Canyon West was good but this place is out of this world. Just a few minutes drive out of Vegas this desert canyon is what you need to bring you back to earth. after the glitz and glam of Sin City a few hours here will calm your soul and ground you. For a mere 7 bucks you can... More

If you are looking to get away from the Vegas Strip for a time, head out to Red Rock Canyon! The visitor center is informative, the staff helpful. We parked at each of the trailheads and reviewed the landscape and information boards. We hiked a little of each trail, quite a bit of diversity here. Clean bathrooms at most trailheads.... More

It is a nice diversion of the strip to view the Red Rock Canyon area. I recommend going at least once and driving thru.