Las Vegas is generally considered the ultimate party city with its in-your-face gambling and out-of-control parties. But if you’re the outdoorsy-type the last place someone will find you is a crowded casino or nightclub. Las Vegas offers plenty of outdoor tourism opportunities that will be sure to make some unforgettable memories. Some of the most popular adventure tours include: Red Rock Canyon, Valley of Fire, Mt. Charleston, Hoover Dam, Lake Mead and of course the Grand Canyon; all of which can be experienced by helicopter, planes, ATV, horseback riding, white water rafting,SUVs and Hummers. Some other outdoor activities include:exploring famous ghost towns, gold and silver mines, Indian Reservations, as well as the Mojave Desert and wildlife. All tours provide professional guides that will inform you on various detours such as famous vantage point or historic sites.Red Rock Canyon is a national conservation area located only a couple minutes from the Strip. The breathtaking rock formation is over 65 million-year-old and is often used in movie backgrounds. The Valley of Fire was designated a National Park in 1953, and contains many unique archeological and geographical structures that began forming some 150 million years ago. Famous sites include, Aztec sandstones, preserved Indian petroglyphs, Elephant Rock, the Seven Sister's formations and an ancient stone cabin built decades ago. Just a half an hour north west of the Las Vegas strip, the Mt. Charleston is located in the national forest surrounded with magnificent wooded scenery.

Mt. Charleston is a wonderful site to visit any time of year, with each season presenting its own unique sights including mahogany, aspen and ponderosa trees; as well as wild burros, birds, deer and desert tortoises. The Hoover Dam and Grand Canyon tours are by far the most popular of the region. Every day hundreds visit each of these great marvels. A typical tour is an all-day event that includes transportation to and from the points of interest. During the Grand Canyon tour you will get a chance to walk on the Skywalk, which is a glass-floored walkway structure extending 70 feet beyond the canyon rim and 4000 feet above the Colorado River. Be sure to bring your camera because the skywalk offers an incredible panoramic view of the mountainous landscape. Depending on what package you choose, you will be provided breakfast and/or lunch. For horseback riders, a five hour trail rides is available through the desert mountains for around $100. For those who enjoy more extreme tours, hop onto an all-terrain vehicle (ATV) and follow a guide through the sand dunes and hills of the vast Mojave Desert. ATV packages cost around $150-$200 dollars per person. Overall, Las Vegas is a great location for those who like to explore the great outdoors.

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