Las Vegas  -- Since my favorite cousins moved to Vegas, I have gone to see them a couple of times this year.

This amazing building is the Cleveland Lou Ruvo Center for Brain Health.  Within the city of Las Vegas but not on the Strip -- so you would probably never see it.    This building designed by world-renowned architect Frank Gehry.

Cleveland Lou Ruvo Center for Brain Health

I never knew there was so much to see outside the Strip. The desert and surrounding mountains are quite beautiful.

Valley of Fire State Park is a nice day trip from Las Vegas.
 A public recreation and nature preservation area covering nearly 46,000 acres.
 The red sandstone formations, the Aztec Sandstone, were formed from shifting sand dunes.
Relaxing drive or get out and walk around all areas.  No restrictions. 

Valley of Fire 

Valley of Fire 

Nevada Sunset

The Grand Canyon is only about 4 hours east of Henderson and I have made that trip several times over the past few years.  Even if you only have a few hours to spend -- the experience is well worth the trip over.  Every scenic viewing spot
provides you with a variety of  beautiful colors and majestic formations.  God did such a great job on this amazing creation.
I always think what it must have been like when the wagon trains moving west arrived at this plateau over looking this massive canyon and the Colorado River. 
   The Canyon is 277 miles long and 18 miles wide.  

Grand Canyon - Colorado River  The River's average width is 300 feet wide.

   

Grand Canyon 

Grand Canyon

Of course there are always time for a show on
the Strip or a ride on the High Roller.

Preparing to ride the High Roller Observation Wheel. The wheel is 550 feet high. It was really beautiful to see the night lights, however, the glare and reflections   made it hard to take good pics from inside the compartment.
 The ride takes about 30 minutes. 



And then...... you have Fremont Street.   You never know what you might see on Fremont Street.