Zion National Park
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Massive canyon walls ascend toward a brilliant blue
sky. To experience Zion, you need to walk among the
towering cliffs, or challenge your courage in a
small narrow canyon. These unique sandstone cliffs
range in color from cream, to pink, to red. They
could be described as sand castles crowning desert
canyons. |
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Total Roundtrip
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324 Miles
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Grand Canyon
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The
Grand Canyon is more than a great chasm carved over
millennia through the rocks of the Colorado Plateau.
It is more than an awe-inspiring view. It is more
than a pleasuring ground for those that explore the
roads, hike the trails, or float the currents of the
turbulent Colorado River.
This canyon is a gift that transcends what we
experience. Its beauty and size humbles us. Its
timelessness provokes a comparison to our short
existence. In its vast spaces we may find solace
from our hectic lives.
The Grand Canyon we visit today is a gift from past
generations. Take time to enjoy this gift. Sit and
watch the changing play of light and shadows. Wander
along a trail and feel the sunshine and wind on your
face. Attend a ranger program. Follow the antics of
ravens soaring above the rim. Listen for the roar of
the rapids far below. Savor a sunrise or sunset.
As the shadows lengthen across the spires and
buttes, time passing into the
depths of the canyon, understand what this great
chasm passes to us - a sense of humility born in the
interconnections of all that is and a willingness to
care for this land. We have the responsibility to
ensure that future generations have the opportunity
to form their own connections with Grand Canyon
National Park. |
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Total Roundtrip
Mileage
396 Miles
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Hoover Dam
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Hoover Dam, originally
known as Boulder Dam, is a concrete arch-gravity dam
in the Black Canyon of the Colorado River, on the
border between the U.S. states of Arizona and
Nevada. When completed in 1936, it was both the
world's largest electric-power generating station
and the world's largest concrete structure. It was
surpassed in both these respects by the Grand Coulee
Dam in 1945. It is currently the world's
35th-largest hydroelectric generating station.
This dam, located 30 miles (48 km) southeast of Las
Vegas, Nevada, is named after Herbert Hoover, who
played an instrumental role in its construction,
first as the Secretary of Commerce and then later as
the President of the United States. Construction
began in 1931 and was completed in 1936, more than
two years ahead of schedule. The dam and the power
plant are operated by the Bureau of Reclamation of
the U.S. Department of the Interior. Listed on the
National Register of Historic Places in 1981, Hoover
Dam was designated a National Historic Landmark in
1985.
Lake Mead is the reservoir created behind the dam,
named after Elwood Mead, who oversaw the
construction of the dam. |
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Total Roundtrip
Mileage
86 Miles
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Red Rock Canyon
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Red
Rock Canyon is a relatively small and narrow valley
that is situated around 15 miles west of downtown
Las Vegas. Red Rock Canyon NCA (National
Conservation Area), is one of the most scenic spots
to visit in Southern Nevada. Red Rock Canyon is
close to downtown and the tourist areas and borders
the western suburbs of Las Vegas. 'Red Rock' as it
is known to the locals, gets its name from the red
colored sandstone formation embedded in the
mountains that form the western and northern margins
of this small valley. The distinct red colored
layers of sandstone streak horizontally across
mountains known as the Wilson Cliffs and can be seen
from almost anywhere in Las Vegas valley. |
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Total Roundtrip
Mileage
46 Miles
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Valley Of Fire
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Valley of Fire State Park is located only six miles
from Lake Mead and 55 miles northeast of Las Vegas
via Interstate 15 and on exit 75. Valley of Fire is
Nevada's oldest and largest state park, dedicated
1935. The valley derives its name from the red
sandstone formations and the stark beauty of the
Mojave Desert. Ancient trees and early man are
represented throughout the park by areas of
petrified wood and 3,000 year-old Indian petroglyph.
Popular activities include camping, hiking,
picnicking and photography. The park offers a
full-scale visitor center with extensive
interpretive displays. Several group use areas are
also available. The park is open all year. |
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Total Roundtrip
Mileage
108 Miles
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