Boulder City
Scenic Golfing
Five stunning courses, beautiful lakes, streams and wildlife, including Cascata Golf Club, an ideal place to play and spend a day with meticulously manicured, 72-par course.
Lake Mead National Recreation Area
Famous for its connection to the Hoover Dam (take a lake cruise), Lake Mead is the largest reservoir in the United States made up of the 112-mile-long lake, and includes trails, scenic drives and campsites for those looking for a quick outdoor escape.
River Mountains Loop Trail
This long loop winds through the quaint town of Boulder City through the suburban city of Henderson and is great for hiking, climbing and cycling.
Laughlin
Get Out On The Water
Canoes and kayaks offer the perfect opportunity to enjoy the water while exploring or cruise the Colorado river with a wide variety of available river tours and rentals.
Discover the Laughlin Labyrinths
Uncover the beauty and serenity of the Laughlin desert by exploring the nearby labyrinths, which consist of nine stone mazes within a quarter-mile radius, ranging from 25-55 feet.
Hike the Colorado River Heritage Greenway Trail
This experience is one of the best ways to get out and hike in the picturesque desert wilderness and enjoy 10.5 miles (nearly 17 km) of light trails that run alongside the Colorado River.
Mesquite
Gold Butte National Monument
One of the newest national monuments and includes 350 000 acres of rugged and remote landscape. Visitors will find chiseled red sandstone, tree-clad mountains and twisting canyons in a stretch of the Mojave Desert.
The Desert Ranch Experience by Camel Safari
Visitors can experience the desert in a new and unique way by learning about and interacting with several exotic animals such as camels, sloths, llamas and sand cats.
Skydive Mesquite
Offers the largest full-service drop zone in Nevada, whether you’re a thrill seeker’s first jump or veteran.
This original article first appeared in the SUMMER 2024 issue of City Style and Living Magazine.
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