STAFF PICKS - BEN'S FAVORITE
WAYS TO STAY COOL WHILE IN LAS VEGAS.
Everyone knows that when
you come to Las Vegas in the summer, you should expect to
deal with the heat. With averages well above 100
degrees during the summer months, we've found just a few
ways to try and stay cool in the heat.
5.
The Fountains at the Bellagio. One of the best
shows in Vegas is this $35 million water spectacle that
plays--or should we say sprays?--in front of the opulent
Bellagio resort. The musical accompaniment runs the
gamut--from Sinatra to Pavarotti--but the spraying jets of
water, all backlit by bright white lights, are guaranteed to
enchant folks of all ages. Shows are every 30 minutes from 3
p.m. to 8 p.m., more frequently after 8 p.m. We
suggest grabbing some ice cream or gellato, head down in
front of the lake on Las Vegas Blvd. and enjoy a few shows!
Hopefully there will be a little wind and you can catch some
of that spray!
4.
Indoor Skydiving.
At Flyaway, America's first
vertical wind tunnel, you can break the bonds of
gravity and body fly. Flyaway Indoor Skydiving gives you the
chance to test your skills of human flight during a single
flight session or as a participant in a personalized
coaching program. Flyaway Indoor Skydiving is a popular
training resource for sport skydivers, competition teams and
military units. Our body flight experience can be your
resource for corporate team-building programs and high
adventure recreational groups.
3.
Mandalay Bay Pool. With a wave pool, sandy beach,
lazy river pool and lots of drinks, what else could you ask
for? This pool is for hotel guests, but you can buy a
day pass and enjoy the pool like a tourist if you'd like!
2.
Mount Charleston. Mt. Charleston is less than an
hour's drive from the bright lights and excitement of the Las
Vegas Strip. Anyone who enjoys good clean air, spectacular
views and the serenity of the mountain atmosphere,\ will
find this a most rewarding trip. No matter what one's
outdoor pleasures are, these panoramic ranges provide a
quick getaway from the hustle and bustle of Las Vegas. Area
residents find the Mt. Charleston Recreation Area to be a
welcome relief from the summer heat of the Las Vegas Desert.
Mt. Charleston, at an
incredible elevation of 11,918 feet, is truly the
centerpiece of the Spring Mountain National Recreation Area.
Located in the Toiyabe National Forest, this 316,000 acre
recreational area offers some of the most incredible
scenery, picnicking, camping, hiking and skiing available in
the southwestern United States.
You will be truly amazed as
you experience the breathtaking beauty of these towering
peaks as they seem to stand guard over the desert floor of
The Las Vegas Valley.
. . . and our favorite way to
stay cool in the 117 degree heat is . . .
1.
Lake Mead National Recreation Area.
Lake Mead National Recreation Area
(NRA) offers a wealth of things to do and places to go
year-round. Its huge lakes cater to boaters, swimmers,
sunbathers, and fishermen while its desert rewards hikers,
wildlife photographers, and roadside sightseers. Three of
America's four desert ecosystems--the Mojave, the Great
Basin, and the Sonoran Deserts--meet in Lake Mead NRA. As a
result, this seemingly barren area contains a surprising
variety of plants and animals, some of which may be found
nowhere else in the world.
If you've ever visited Las Vegas
or hung out a significant amount of time with either of us,
you'd know how much we love boating . . . chances are we've
either offered or taken you out on the lake. If we
haven't, let us know when you're ready to go and we'd be
happy to take you for a sunset cruise or a day on the lake
(if we're in town!!).
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