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This is my least favorite question I get asked when I tell people I live in the great city of Las Vegas. People just have NO IDEA what is beyond the strip. And one of the places I love is Red Rock. The park, not the casino (fyi...duh).
It's $7 per car to get it, but we just always buy the annual pass for like $30 because if you go hiking a few times, it pays for itself. The visitor center is a great place to take guests because it shows the history of the area, you might get a little peek at Mojave Max, and the sculptures/exhibits outside are outstandingly beautiful.
The 13 mile loop is a gorgeous scenic drive, and if you stop at any of the rest stops, it is awe inspiring at how quiet and peaceful and big it is. It always makes me take into account my place in the world when I am standing in the quiet of Red Rock. Ohhh, that was super cheesy, but it's something you have to experience to know what I mean!
The hikes are fantastic and dog friendly. We take our lab up into the Lost Creek hike and let her play in the waterfall that is flowing there in the spring before it dries up for the year.
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