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Hiking, water sports, and nature just outside the city

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Blazin’ Paddles Kayak & Paddle Board Tours

Blazin’ Paddles Kayak & Paddle Board Tours

Water Activities

Professional guided kayak tours on the Colorado River featuring Black Canyon, the Hoover Dam, and emerald-clear waters perfect for escaping the desert heat.

$149-$225• half day to full day
City of Henderson Parks and Trails

City of Henderson Parks and Trails

Hiking Trails

Explore Henderson's extensive network of 77 meticulously maintained parks and scenic trails with options for all skill levels and preferences.

Free• 1-4 hours depending on trail difficulty and length
Clark County Wetlands Park

Clark County Wetlands Park

Hiking Trails

A scenic wetlands preserve with easy walking trails perfect for spotting native birds and desert wildlife just minutes from the Vegas Strip.

Free• 1-2 hours
Community Healing Garden

Community Healing Garden

Botanical

A solemn botanical memorial garden built in four days to honor the 58 victims of the October 1, 2017 Route 91 Harvest tragedy.

Free• 30 minutes - 1 hour
Cowabunga Bay Waterpark

Cowabunga Bay Waterpark

Water Activities

A sprawling Las Vegas waterpark with over 25 slides and attractions designed for families and thrill-seekers alike.

$$• half day
Desert Adventures (Colorado River & Kayak Tours)

Desert Adventures (Colorado River & Kayak Tours)

Water Activities

Professional guided kayak tours and adventure trips on the Colorado River and surrounding desert terrain near Las Vegas.

$170+• Half day to multi-day
Great Basin Institute at Las Vegas

Great Basin Institute at Las Vegas

Botanical

Explore a 220-acre restored wetland habitat on the grounds of a former golf course with trails, native wildlife, and adaptive cycling programs.

Free• 1-3 hours
Hoover Dam Tours

Hoover Dam Tours

Water Activities

Explore one of America's most iconic engineering marvels with guided tours through historic tunnels, powerhouses, and observation decks overlooking Lake Mead and the Colorado River.

$15-$40• 1-3 hours depending on tour selection
Lake Las Vegas Water Sports

Lake Las Vegas Water Sports

Water Activities

Premier water sports destination on Lake Las Vegas offering jet skis, wakeboarding, and other high-energy activities just 30 minutes from the Strip.

$• 2-4 hours
Lake Mead National Recreation Area

Lake Mead National Recreation Area

Hiking Trails

Explore the vast eastern Mojave Desert landscape with over 87% of Lake Mead National Recreation Area protected as pristine hiking terrain featuring colorful rock formations and historic trails.

Free• Varies by trail; 1-2 hours to full day
Las Vegas Paddle Board

Las Vegas Paddle Board

Water Activities

Glide across Lake Mead's pristine waters on a paddleboard with stunning desert mountain views just 30 minutes from the Strip.

$• 2-4 hours
Las Vegas Scuba

Las Vegas Scuba

Water Activities

Guided scuba diving charters on Lake Mead exploring historic wreck sites and the Hoover Dam for certified divers.

$450+• half day
Las Vegas Springs Preserve - WaterWorks

Las Vegas Springs Preserve - WaterWorks

Water Activities

Explore interactive exhibits on water science and Las Vegas's water management system inside a working pumping station.

• 1-2 hours
Nevada Division of State Parks – Southern Nevada

Nevada Division of State Parks – Southern Nevada

Hiking Trails

Explore Southern Nevada's diverse state parks with world-class hiking trails, scenic reservoirs, and unique geological and historical landmarks.

• half day to full day depending on park and trail selection
Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area

Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area

Hiking Trails

Desert hiking paradise just 15 minutes from Las Vegas with 195,000 acres of stunning red rock formations and 26 marked trails.

$• 2-4 hours
River Mountains Loop Trail

River Mountains Loop Trail

Hiking Trails

A stunning 35-mile paved loop trail through the Nevada desert offering world-class hiking and biking with volcanic geology and wildlife viewing.

Free• 2-8 hours depending on section or full loop
Spring Mountains National Recreation Area

Spring Mountains National Recreation Area

Hiking Trails

Escape the Vegas strip to hike towering peaks and alpine trails in the cool Spring Mountains, just 45 minutes from the city.

Free• 2-8 hours depending on trail selection
Spring Preserve

Spring Preserve

Hiking Trails

Explore 3.5 miles of native desert trails through 110 acres of archaeological sites and wildlife habitats where Las Vegas's founding history comes alive.

$• 2-3 hours
Springs Preserve Botanical Garden

Springs Preserve Botanical Garden

Botanical

A 180-acre botanical and cultural preserve in the heart of Las Vegas featuring native plant gardens, hiking trails, museums, and hands-on nature experiences for all ages.

$• half day
State Tree Nursery

State Tree Nursery

Botanical

The Nevada Division of Forestry is a state agency managing natural resources and wildfire across Nevada, with a Southern Region Office located in Las Vegas.

Valley of Fire

Valley of Fire

Hiking Trails

Explore 40,000 acres of striking red Aztec sandstone formations, ancient petroglyphs, and petrified trees in Nevada's most visually dramatic state park.

$10-$15• Half day to full day

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