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Although Las Vegas is known for its great indoors, it is probably one of the best Outdoors city in the U.S. Here are the unique or uncommon attractions.
Vegas is the number one mountain biking city in the U.S. close to Cottonwood Valley with 200+ miles of track and highly challenging Bootleg Canyon. Water consumption in the desert may be multiples of other U.S. areas so be prepared.
Rock climbing is outstanding in Red Rock canyon with mostly solid sandstone that may turn soft after a rare rain. Bolting is somewhat discouraged but some bolts have already been set by local climbers.
Skiing and snowboarding are close in Lee Canyon (Mt. Charleston). There are 10 runs, 2 diamond, 7 square and 1 circle. Manmade snow stretches the season from November to April with January the peak month for natural powder.
Las Vegas is about 300 miles driving from the west rim of the Grand Canyon. Tour coaches, helicopters and small planes get you there if you decide not to drive yourself and flight distance is only about 100 miles.
Here is a list of parks, recreation areas, etc. in the vicinity of Las Vegas. Vegas is much more the hub of incredible Outdoors activities than is generally realized.
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Type
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Phone
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Area
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Ash Meadows National Wildlife Refuge
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Oasis
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775-372-5435
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North Nevada
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Beaver Dam State Park
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Reservoir
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702-728-4467
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Big Bend of Colo. State Recreation Area
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River
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702-298-1859
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Bryce Canyon National Park
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Rocks
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435-834-5322
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Utah
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Cathedral Gorge State Park
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Rocks
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702-728-4460
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Death Valley National Monument
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Desert
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619-786-2331
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California
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Echo Canyon State Park
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Reservoir
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702-962-5103
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Floyd Lamb State Park
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Lakes
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702-486-5413
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Grand Canyon National Park
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Canyon
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520-638-7888
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Arizona
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Hoover Dam
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Dam
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702-293-8367
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Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest
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Forest
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702-872-5500
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Kershaw-Ryan State Park
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Spring
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702-728-4467
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Lake Havasu
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Lake
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800-242-8278
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Lake Mead National Recreation Area
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Lake
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702-293-8906
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Old Las Vegas Mormon Fort State Park
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Historic
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702-486-3511
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Pahranagat National Wildlife Refuge
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Oasis
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702-646-3401
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Red Rock Canyon
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Rocks
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702-363-1921
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Snow Canyon State Park
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Canyon
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435-628-2255
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Utah
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Spirng Valley State Park
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Reservoir
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702-962-5102
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Spring Mountain Ranch State Park
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Springs
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702-875-4141
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Springs Preserve
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Trails
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702-822-7700
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Valley of Fire State Park
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Rocks
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702-397-2088
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Zion National Park
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Waterfalls
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435-772-3256
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Utah
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Grand Canyon Tour Company offers the BEST tours at the BEST price from Las Vegas.
   
  
   
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