We again drove the scenic loop by following route 95 north out of Las Vegas before taking a left on route 157 where we immediately began to gain altitude, ultimately traveling from around 3,000 feet to just shy of 8,500. I also noted on the drive that the temperature dropped from 73 degrees to a blustery 59. This visit was near the end of October so the fall foliage display ahd already passed. Not too far into our drive, we stopped at the new, since our last trip, visitors center which was impressive. The highlight being Austine Wood Commarow's 70' window installation made up of 25 individual panels. To the unaided eye the panels look like frosted glass, but when seen through polarized viewers, each panel offers colorful images of native flora and fauna. We also walked the grounds that include access to a few hiking trails, a memorial to the Silent Heroes of the Cold War and Seven Stones Plaza, a tribute to the seven southern Paiute tribes. We then continued on to Kyle Canyon ski area before completing the loop via routes 158 and 156.