Base Camp Las Vegas: 101 Hikes In The Southwest
by Deborah Wall /
2017 / English / EPUB
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Situated in the heart of the magnificent Southwest, Las Vegas is
surrounded by spectacular natural landscapes. Within easy reach are
five national parks, including Zion, Grand Canyon, and Death
Valley. Dozens of state parks, regional preserves, recreation
areas, and public lands offer amazing variety, from sand dunes and
salt flats to alpine meadows, waterfalls, and ancient forests.
Unique plant and animal life as well as archaeology, paleontology,
and fascinating Wild West history are all waiting to be discovered
in this region, making Las Vegas an ideal basecamp: Hikers can
enjoy solitude and unspoiled wilderness by day and world-class
urban amenities by night.
Situated in the heart of the magnificent Southwest, Las Vegas is
surrounded by spectacular natural landscapes. Within easy reach are
five national parks, including Zion, Grand Canyon, and Death
Valley. Dozens of state parks, regional preserves, recreation
areas, and public lands offer amazing variety, from sand dunes and
salt flats to alpine meadows, waterfalls, and ancient forests.
Unique plant and animal life as well as archaeology, paleontology,
and fascinating Wild West history are all waiting to be discovered
in this region, making Las Vegas an ideal basecamp: Hikers can
enjoy solitude and unspoiled wilderness by day and world-class
urban amenities by night.Base Camp Las Vegas
Base Camp Las Vegas includes 101
of the best hiking destinations within hours of Las Vegas. The
author has hiked each of the 101 featured routes more than once,
and she describes each in detail, including route, elevations,
terrain, flora & fauna, and historical details. She notes the
best season for enjoying each one, what to wear, and what to take
along. She describes any hazards or inconveniences that hikers
might encounter and rates the difficulty of each hike from easy to
strenuous. She's also included an easy-reference guide to the top
five hikes in a variety of categories including birdwatching,
stargazing, wildflowers, wetlands, kid and teen favorites, most
strenuous, and most remote.
includes 101
of the best hiking destinations within hours of Las Vegas. The
author has hiked each of the 101 featured routes more than once,
and she describes each in detail, including route, elevations,
terrain, flora & fauna, and historical details. She notes the
best season for enjoying each one, what to wear, and what to take
along. She describes any hazards or inconveniences that hikers
might encounter and rates the difficulty of each hike from easy to
strenuous. She's also included an easy-reference guide to the top
five hikes in a variety of categories including birdwatching,
stargazing, wildflowers, wetlands, kid and teen favorites, most
strenuous, and most remote.Base Camp Las Vegas
Base Camp Las Vegas tells
hikers where and when to go--and also how to prepare--to enjoy the
best trails this unparalleled region has to offer. (Deborah Wall)
tells
hikers where and when to go--and also how to prepare--to enjoy the
best trails this unparalleled region has to offer. (Deborah Wall)