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— Tennis
If you’re interested in learning more about tennis, contact the Nevada Tennis Association that promotes the sport of tennis and provides classes, programs and events for players of all age and skill levels. Learn more at www.ustanevada.com. Another resource in the community, the Tennis Welcome Centers, offer programs that will get you playing in no time. Courts, instruction, people to play with, drill tips can be found at 15 different centers in Las Vegas. Learn more at www.tenniswelcomecenter.com.
— Water Sports
Lake Mead: The waters of Lake Mead are clear, and provide ideal conditions for water sports like water skiing, tubing and touring via personal watercraft, boating and fishing. You can also enjoy cruises that provide dining and entertainment.
Las Vegas Boat Harbor: The largest privately owned marina in the world, boasting approximately 1,500 slips in the Hemenway Harbor of Lake Mead. Facilities include runabout rental boats, pontoon rental boats, waverunner rentals and a marina store with all boating essentials.
Rafting: The favorite place for river rafting in the area is Black Canyon, just below Hoover Dam. Enjoy floating down the calm waters of the Colorado River through Black Canyon for a typically 3.5 hour ride. One great sight along the ride is spotting a grotto-like cavity in the canyon wall that spouts 120-degree hot water. Rafters will also see Longhorn sheep and a variety of birds along the way.
For those preferring to go it alone, you must make arrangements and reservations with one of the authorized delivery services to transport your craft to the launch site. Most delivery services can also provide rental craft if desired. Launch fees are $10 per person plus a $3 National Park Service entrance fee for adults age 16 and older. Shuttle service fees are determined by the individual outfitters. Questions about launch permits can be directed to Black Canyon/Willow Beach River Adventures, a National Park Service concessioner. This firm maintains an office in the Hacienda Hotel on Highway 93 near the dam, and can be contacted by phone at (702) 494-2204. For more information, visit www.usbr.gov.
— Gardening and Landscaping
As new residents settle in to the desert lifestyle and are ready to try their hands at landscaping and planting, they wonder, what plants will grow here? One suggestion is to visit the Springs Preserve, a 180-acre national historic site and eco-island along Valley View Blvd., south of U.S. 95 and west of downtown. In addition to the colorful desert botanical gardens, museum galleries and walking trails, there are educational programs which provide active learning opportunities for children, adults and teachers through lectures, tours and hands-on workshops.
Visit the website at www.springspreserve.org, where you’ll find additional resources, such as the Experts Directory where expert desert gardeners can answer questions about local gardens and garden clubs, including how to dispose of hazardous materials, caring for your garden, lawn and flowers and handling various pests.
Click on Plant Search, where you can find information about plants that grow in the Las Vegas Valley, including information on water usage, blooming season, rate of growth and sun exposure. You can type in a plant’s botanical or common name to find information and photos. Search by plant type, sunlight exposure and other attributes to find plants that might thrive in your desert garden or landscape.
The Las Vegas Valley Water District is the site’s owner and steward and works with the Springs Preserve Foundation to protect the area and create a community gathering place.
AREA ATTRACTIONS
In Las Vegas, there are countless ways to have fun. Breathtaking thrill rides and entertainment of every variety draw visitors from all across the globe. For those who think gaming is all Las Vegas offers – think again.
— Amusement
Las Vegas Mini Gran Prix: A great place for family fun, the Las Vegas Mini Gran Prix offers fun amusements such as go karts, kiddie karts, dive bomber, tornado twister, arcade games and dragon roller coaster rides.
Laser Quest: Laser Quest combines the classic games of tag and hide & seek with a high-tech twist. Donning the most sophisticated laser tag equipment available, the game is played in a large, multi-level arena featuring specialty lighting, swirling fog and heart-pounding music.
SkyMania Fun Centers: A sports, fitness and entertainment center and home to the world’s first all-trampoline-walled playing field with suspended rotating goals. SkyMania offers the first truly 3-D sports games and activities on trampolines including open court jumping, dodgeball, SkyRobics and corporate team building activities.
Spring Mountain MotorSports: Located 45 minutes from the Strip. Offers an exhilarating 3.5-mile road course in various configurations featuring Corvette Driving Programs, Radical Racing Schools, Lotus Performance Driving Schools and an exclusive country club for members only.
— Zoo
Southern Nevada Zoological-Botanical Park is on a 3-acre campus located just 15 minutes northwest of the Strip. The zoo exhibits over 150 species of plants and animals including the last family of Barbary Apes in the U.S., ostriches, exotic reptiles, endangered cats and much more. As the only zoo in Las Vegas and the only year-round zoo in Nevada, the zoo focuses on education and appreciation of these animals. While you’re there, discover native mammals, reptiles and invertebrates at the Live Exhibit of the Springs Preserve. From desert tortoises to kangaroo rats, the Preserve is a sanctuary for indigdigenous species.
If you’re interested in learning more about tennis, contact the Nevada Tennis Association that promotes the sport of tennis and provides classes, programs and events for players of all age and skill levels. Learn more at www.ustanevada.com. Another resource in the community, the Tennis Welcome Centers, offer programs that will get you playing in no time. Courts, instruction, people to play with, drill tips can be found at 15 different centers in Las Vegas. Learn more at www.tenniswelcomecenter.com.
— Water Sports
Lake Mead: The waters of Lake Mead are clear, and provide ideal conditions for water sports like water skiing, tubing and touring via personal watercraft, boating and fishing. You can also enjoy cruises that provide dining and entertainment.
Las Vegas Boat Harbor: The largest privately owned marina in the world, boasting approximately 1,500 slips in the Hemenway Harbor of Lake Mead. Facilities include runabout rental boats, pontoon rental boats, waverunner rentals and a marina store with all boating essentials.
Rafting: The favorite place for river rafting in the area is Black Canyon, just below Hoover Dam. Enjoy floating down the calm waters of the Colorado River through Black Canyon for a typically 3.5 hour ride. One great sight along the ride is spotting a grotto-like cavity in the canyon wall that spouts 120-degree hot water. Rafters will also see Longhorn sheep and a variety of birds along the way.
For those preferring to go it alone, you must make arrangements and reservations with one of the authorized delivery services to transport your craft to the launch site. Most delivery services can also provide rental craft if desired. Launch fees are $10 per person plus a $3 National Park Service entrance fee for adults age 16 and older. Shuttle service fees are determined by the individual outfitters. Questions about launch permits can be directed to Black Canyon/Willow Beach River Adventures, a National Park Service concessioner. This firm maintains an office in the Hacienda Hotel on Highway 93 near the dam, and can be contacted by phone at (702) 494-2204. For more information, visit www.usbr.gov.
— Gardening and Landscaping
As new residents settle in to the desert lifestyle and are ready to try their hands at landscaping and planting, they wonder, what plants will grow here? One suggestion is to visit the Springs Preserve, a 180-acre national historic site and eco-island along Valley View Blvd., south of U.S. 95 and west of downtown. In addition to the colorful desert botanical gardens, museum galleries and walking trails, there are educational programs which provide active learning opportunities for children, adults and teachers through lectures, tours and hands-on workshops.
Visit the website at www.springspreserve.org, where you’ll find additional resources, such as the Experts Directory where expert desert gardeners can answer questions about local gardens and garden clubs, including how to dispose of hazardous materials, caring for your garden, lawn and flowers and handling various pests.
Click on Plant Search, where you can find information about plants that grow in the Las Vegas Valley, including information on water usage, blooming season, rate of growth and sun exposure. You can type in a plant’s botanical or common name to find information and photos. Search by plant type, sunlight exposure and other attributes to find plants that might thrive in your desert garden or landscape.
The Las Vegas Valley Water District is the site’s owner and steward and works with the Springs Preserve Foundation to protect the area and create a community gathering place.
AREA ATTRACTIONS
In Las Vegas, there are countless ways to have fun. Breathtaking thrill rides and entertainment of every variety draw visitors from all across the globe. For those who think gaming is all Las Vegas offers – think again.
— Amusement
Las Vegas Mini Gran Prix: A great place for family fun, the Las Vegas Mini Gran Prix offers fun amusements such as go karts, kiddie karts, dive bomber, tornado twister, arcade games and dragon roller coaster rides.
Laser Quest: Laser Quest combines the classic games of tag and hide & seek with a high-tech twist. Donning the most sophisticated laser tag equipment available, the game is played in a large, multi-level arena featuring specialty lighting, swirling fog and heart-pounding music.
SkyMania Fun Centers: A sports, fitness and entertainment center and home to the world’s first all-trampoline-walled playing field with suspended rotating goals. SkyMania offers the first truly 3-D sports games and activities on trampolines including open court jumping, dodgeball, SkyRobics and corporate team building activities.
Spring Mountain MotorSports: Located 45 minutes from the Strip. Offers an exhilarating 3.5-mile road course in various configurations featuring Corvette Driving Programs, Radical Racing Schools, Lotus Performance Driving Schools and an exclusive country club for members only.
— Zoo
Southern Nevada Zoological-Botanical Park is on a 3-acre campus located just 15 minutes northwest of the Strip. The zoo exhibits over 150 species of plants and animals including the last family of Barbary Apes in the U.S., ostriches, exotic reptiles, endangered cats and much more. As the only zoo in Las Vegas and the only year-round zoo in Nevada, the zoo focuses on education and appreciation of these animals. While you’re there, discover native mammals, reptiles and invertebrates at the Live Exhibit of the Springs Preserve. From desert tortoises to kangaroo rats, the Preserve is a sanctuary for indigdigenous species.
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