Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area, Las Vegas, NV

Christopher Wright/ January 22, 2025/ Adventures, National Parks/ 0 comments

One of our destinations while we toured the Las Vegas area was the Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area. Having toured several national parks at this point, we thought it would be an experience similar to what we’ve seen before. And in ways it was, and in others … not so much. Complaints and Concerns From the get-go, this looks like a “national park” experience. However, as soon as you

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Las Vegas, NV, with Children!

Christopher Wright/ January 15, 2025/ Adventures/ 0 comments

While staying at the Lake Mead Recreation Area, we were well-placed to spend some time in the nation’s entertainment capital, Las Vegas! While “Sin City” has traditionally been a playground for adults, we were surprised and elated to find just how accessible it was for families, especially those on a tight budget. So read on if you’re interested in tackling Vegas with kids! The Strip It’s hard not to imagine

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Government Wash: Taking care of your public lands

Christopher Wright/ January 8, 2025/ Adventures, Campground, National Parks/ 0 comments

A while back, we decided we wanted to experience Las Vegas, Nevada as a family. In our research, we found there were not a lot of good opportunities to boondock around the city. However, when we discovered our “Every Kid Outdoors” pass got us into not just national parks, but also into national recreation areas. This really opened up doors for us. The door that we were most excited about

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