THE STRIP
In this four mile stretch of Las Vegas Avenue, casinos are king. Each hotel vies with the others for the most opulent casino and the show with the most glamorous stars. The results are mind-boggling. Many of the largest hotel, casino and resort properties in the world are located on the world famous Las Vegas Strip. Nineteen of the world's twenty-five largest hotels by room count are on the Strip, with a total of over 67,000 rooms. In spite of all the hotels, it seems that nobody sleeps here – games, food and entertainment are available 24/7. Caesars Palace, inside and out ...
Circus Circus - inside and out ...
Luxor, inside and out ...
Riviera, Treasure Island, and the Wynn Resort ...
Bellagio, Excalibur and Mirage ...
Flamigo Casino and Hotel ...complete with wildlife habitat.
Paris and New York, New York - Las Vegas Style
Sahara and Stratosphere Casinos ...
Venetian - gondolas and street performers ... 
Fremont Street is the second most famous street in the Las Vegas metropolitan area after the Strip. Located in the heart of the downtown casino corridor, Fremont Street is (or was) the address for many famous casinos such as the Horseshoe, Eldorado Club, Golden Gate, and Golden Nugget. The abundance of neon signs, like cowboy Vegas Vic, earned the street the nickname of Glitter Gulch. A portion of the street is a pedestrian mall, with nightly light and laser shows on an overhead canopy.
Red Rock Canyon is a federally-managed conservation area, about 15 miles west of Las Vegas. For most of its history, Red Rock Canyon was below a warm, shallow sea; earthquake and volcanic action caused this seabed to begin rising about 225 million years ago. The waters receded, the land was covered with sand, and water began its work of carving wondrous formations. Our visit was mostly confined to the 13 mile scenic loop which twists and turns across dry washes and huge rocks to a high point of 4,760 feet, offering a wonderful view of the Mojave Desert.
Views from Red Rock Scenic Road ....
Cholla Cactus and distant mountains ...
Wildflowers: Western Redbud, Creosote Bush, unknown species
Strawberry hedgehog cactus, barrel cactus, unknown wildflower
MGM Grand Hotel and Casino, inside and out ...
FREMONT STREET
Fremont Street is the second most famous street in the Las Vegas metropolitan area after the Strip. Located in the heart of the downtown casino corridor, Fremont Street is (or was) the address for many famous casinos such as the Horseshoe, Eldorado Club, Golden Gate, and Golden Nugget. The abundance of neon signs, like cowboy Vegas Vic, earned the street the nickname of Glitter Gulch. A portion of the street is a pedestrian mall, with nightly light and laser shows on an overhead canopy.
RED ROCK CANYON
Red Rock Canyon is a federally-managed conservation area, about 15 miles west of Las Vegas. For most of its history, Red Rock Canyon was below a warm, shallow sea; earthquake and volcanic action caused this seabed to begin rising about 225 million years ago. The waters receded, the land was covered with sand, and water began its work of carving wondrous formations. Our visit was mostly confined to the 13 mile scenic loop which twists and turns across dry washes and huge rocks to a high point of 4,760 feet, offering a wonderful view of the Mojave Desert.Views from Red Rock Scenic Road ....
Calico Rocks:
Brave bicyclist ..
Cholla Cactus and distant mountains ...
Wildflowers: Western Redbud, Creosote Bush, unknown species
Hiking Lost Creek Canyon ...
A wash near Lost Creek - lots of water was here when it rained...
Ice-Box Canyon and hikers ...
Field of burnt-out Joshua Trees.
VALLEY OF FIRE STATE PARK
The Valley of Fire derives its name from red sandstone formations, formed from great shifting sand dunes during the age of dinosaurs – 150 million years ago. Early prehistoric visitors to this area included the Basket Maker People and the Anasazi Pueblo farmer; their visits probably involved hunting, food gathering and religious ceremonies – scarcity of water would have seriously limited their stay. This is Nevada’s first and largest state park, located about 50 miles south of Las Vegas.
The Valley of Fire derives its name from red sandstone formations, formed from great shifting sand dunes during the age of dinosaurs – 150 million years ago. Early prehistoric visitors to this area included the Basket Maker People and the Anasazi Pueblo farmer; their visits probably involved hunting, food gathering and religious ceremonies – scarcity of water would have seriously limited their stay. This is Nevada’s first and largest state park, located about 50 miles south of Las Vegas.Lots of rocks ....
Petrified logs ...
Formations known as "beehives"
Strawberry hedgehog cactus, barrel cactus, unknown wildflower
Deranged photographer, last seen wandering in the desert ...
