The kids and I took a 30 minute drive out to Red Rock Canyon on Saturday morning. I had never heard of that area before and it was absolutely incredible. There are several mountain ranges in a ring around a valley that is connected by a scenic drive and protected as a nature conservancy. There was a great visitor center and well maintained trails.
Calico Rocks
The layering of different rocks and mountain ranges was stunning. Note Turtlehead Peak in the back ground.
We chose Calico Tanks as our first hike. It brought us up and through the Calico Rocks to a spot that overlooked the Las Vegas valley. It was a joy to experience. It was neat to get up close to cacti (though Reed took a couple prickers from one.) The frozen ponds were also fun and surprising.
We stopped at the petroglyph wall and tried to interpret some of the markings without much success.
Our final hike, Willow Springs Loop, took us to an unexpected frozen waterfall and stream. It was marvelous and the kids loved touching everything and sliding on the ice.
We earned a relaxing afternoon at the pool and hot tub after all our hiking! Followed by a Winter Olympics marathon.
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