"4"^^ . . . . "2014-03-21T00:00:00"^^ . "0"^^ . "This place was absolutely AMAZING, and the highlight of my visit to Vegas, of all things. I have a feeling that Spring Mountain gets overlooked more than once - because it's not on the Strip. But you're doing yourself a major disservice if you DON'T stop here.\n\nThis place is a nature lover's paradise. Not only are there picnic areas, the ranch house, and wild creatures about, but the best part of all - hiking up well worn paths and seeing the beauty of the rocks up close and personal. My husband and I actually were so much into hiking the trails that we went off the beaten path a little and were standing in one of the gorges - oh, my, God. It was absolutely gorgeous, breath-taking, and gave me a brand new appreciation for nature. \n\nLake Harriet was awesome. All kinds of water fowl there, doing what they do. I watched them for what I know seemed like hours. \n\nA word of caution: be careful if you're going a bit off of the pathways. Really easy to get lost, and if my husband hadn't known how to get back, we'd probably still be out there. I do NOT recommend bringing the kids on these trails - there were some VERY steep areas that a child just cannot navigate. My husband and I had a bit of trouble climbing in some areas. But, oh, was it WORTH it!!!\n\nAlso: toward the end of the trails (there'll be signs warning you not to go further), there are a LOT of bugs. I mean, a lot. So bring repellent or something, because they WILL land on you.\n\nSunblock. Bring it. That Nevada weather might feel okay, but the sun is MEGA-STRONG out there. You WILL get burned, and quickly. \n\nI have never had such a good time as I did here. Wholeheartedly recommended. Worth three times the entrance fee!\n\nThe park service lady was also a sweetheart."^^ . "1"^^ . "5"^^ .