In March 2012 our family moved from rainy & green Portland, Oregon to sunny & dry Las Vegas.
Quite a change!
Keeping with my one little word for 2012 (embrace), I figured that the best way to feel at home here is to jump right in and make the choice to fall in love with all that it offers. I am recording the places we visit, explore, and discover in this area.
ON THE STRIP
Bellagio Conservatory & Botanical Gardens -- Spring Celebration
Max Brenner (no longer open)
Shark Reef Aquarium at Mandalay Bay
Stratosphere Tower Thrill Rides
DOWNTOWN VEGAS
Pawn Stars - from the tv show on The History Channel
OFF THE STRIP
Hoover Dam (My parents took the kids)
Lake Mead Recreational Area
Historic Railroad Tunnel Trail
National Atomic Testing Museum
Old Las Vegas Mormon Fort - a Nevada State Park
Outdoor Picture Show at The District
Super Summer Theater at Spring Mountain Ranch
FAVORITE EATS
Yelp List - Favorite Eats in Vegas/Henderson
HOLIDAYS
Boulder City Damboree Parade and Henderson City Fireworks
DAY TRIPS & EXCURSIONS
Valley of Fire, Nevada State Park -- about 50 miles north of Vegas, near Overton, NV
Part 1 - Beehives, Atlatl Rock, Arch Rock, Balancing Rock, Mouse's Tank
Part 2 - Rainbow Vista, Fire Canyon, The Cabins, Elephant Rock
Part 3 - Fire Wave and Rainbow Vista Trails
Zion National Park - in southern Utah, 160 miles from Vegas
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The inspiration for this topic comes from Design Mom, who hosts a monthly feature/link-up that encourages you to explore your local area.