I know a lot of people think taking kids to Las Vegas is a big parenting no-no. But we actually enjoy it. I think that's because we always make time to head outdoors and explore what the area has to offer beyond the glitz and neon of the Strip. When it comes to natural lands, the No. 1 most often recommended place to check out near Vegas is Red Rock Canyon National … [Read more...]
Taking a Scenic Tour of Red Rock Canyon
Whenever I mention to fellow nature lovers that I’m heading to Las Vegas, the No. 1 place they recommend I go is Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area. The family and I finally checked it out last weekend. And it certainly didn’t disappoint. Except for the heat, of course. But what can you expect when you visit the Mojave Desert in June? The temperature outside was just … [Read more...]
Lions, Tigers, Dolphins & More: The Mirage’s Secret Garden & Dolphin Habitat
My boys looking hot but happyLast weekend we enjoyed our first road trip of the summer to Las Vegas. Which got me to thinking that the final review of our adventures there last summer might be timely. (During that visit, we also saw The Shark Reef Aquarium at Mandalay Bay and the Bellagio Conservatory & Botanical Gardens.)You might remember from our visit to SeaWorld last … [Read more...]
Exploring Marine Life in Las Vegas: The Shark Reef Aquarium at Mandalay Bay
When you think of Las Vegas, you might not picture kids connecting with nature. But we certainly did plenty of nature exploring during our visit last month. In fact, one of the kids’ favorite places to play whenever we visit Vegas is the Shark Reef Aquarium at Mandalay Bay. Turns out the Shark Reef isn’t just any aquarium. It’s North America’s only predator-based … [Read more...]
Finding Nature on The Las Vegas Strip: The Bellagio Conservatory & Botanical Gardens
I love surprises. Who doesn’t, right? We’re spending a few days in Las Vegas at the moment. When we drove in on Saturday, we decided it might be fun for the kids to see the Fountains of Bellagio after dinner as a surprise. They love water and the show is supposed to be fantastic set against the backdrop of the lights of the Las Vegas strip.What we didn’t anticipate was … [Read more...]