Somewhat mystifying, larger-than-life, and a Free attraction is Seven Magic Mountains by artist Ugo…read moreRondinone. These seven neon colored stacked boulder towers (each boulder between 10 and 25 tons) are located in the middle of nowhere. This art installation symbolizes the meeting between nature and the artificial. Stacked like stone cairns, these shouldn't be as captivating as they are, but it brings out a childlike wonder, and everyone who sees them marvels at them. These have faded somewhat (I was also here in 2019 so I posted some of those pictures too). This work was supposed to be relocated in 2024 but I think now it will become permanent. You will need a car/transportation to view this. There was a food truck nearby but otherwise no facilities.

About a 30-minute drive from the Strip, Seven Magic Mountains is definitely worth a quick stop. The…read morecolorful rock formations are really cool to see up close, and it's impressive how they're stacked and balanced on each other. When we visited now, it wasn't too busy compared to September, when the crowds were a lot bigger. The only downside was seeing graffiti on one of the rocks -- it's frustrating that people feel the need to ruin something so unique. Overall, still a great spot for photos and a short scenic visit while in Vegas.

We had a wonderful time walking around the area, folks were very friendly and helpful.read more

These were the first things that I saw as I arrived in Shoshone and they blew my mind. They are…read morelocated about a mile before the 178 and 127 intersection in Shoshone, California. They take a while to fully explore and are spread out greatly. One of them even has a burial at the top! Some of the cave holes can easily be accessed, and entered. Just be on the lookout for rattle snakes as these places are notorious for rattler activity! If you are in the area, please check these out. They are as fascinating as anything else in Death Valley.

I didn't understand this place at first. Thanks to some comments, now I know. I saw a gate popped…read moreopen on the west side but it was so uninviting. There's signs that say no trespassing etc. But as I drove in foward, I saw the Invanpah sign with "recreation area" on the bottom. I honestly didn't even know about this place. I don't know a single person who knows about this place. I've never heard it mentioned once on "things to do." . Felt like some Area 51 shhh at first. I stopped driving in further coz I didn't see any tire tracks. But now I know it's open to the public.

My fiancée and I visited on a Saturday morning , we absolutely loved this place it's breathtaking…read more It's easy to park and walk over the lake bed, it's a pretty good walk , the lake is 13 miles. It's such a beautiful place , can't believe it dried up 8,000 years ago and we still get to see the beauty of this landmark. It's perfect for atvs and off reading , so many beautiful rocks too even meteorite rocks can be found.

Random art in the middle of the desert alert…read more This unique structure is located near the Floyd Lamb Park gate. It must have been installed recently as I didn't see it just a few weeks ago. It's called Holy Mountain by artist J. Alex Schechter. Without giving away more details about the piece itself I encourage you to see it for yourself. It always makes my day when I come across cool art in the middle of nowhere. Reminds me of pieces I've spotted near Joshua Tree, Burning Man, EDC, and Life is Beautiful Festival. This piece also incorporates nature which makes it that much more cooler to this nature lover. Thank you to the artist who created and shared it for all to enjoy. I happen to love it! I hope to see more of these special pieces popping up around our beautiful desert.

It would have been appreciated if the art piece was still available for viewing. Sadly it has been…read moredecommissioned so don't go looking for it. Floyd lamb park trail is beautiful, easy trails with great scenery.

A historically cool landmark…read more.. While we were hiking with Norm in Las Vegas, he mentioned The Last Spike. It sounded so awesome... it's a significantly important spot where the two teams of railroad track builders met and completed their mission! Alana and I set out to find The Last Spike. We followed the Yelp directions and walked from Las Vegas Boulevard to the railroad track, across and south of the Seven Magic Mountains. We were unable to find the marker. However, I found some loose, rusty spikes. Alana explained that they are dislodged with the vibration of the trains on the tracks...wow! Anyway, using Google maps, Alana found the informational sign across from where The Last Spike should be. It's on the same side of the road as Seven Magic Mountains and south of it. Hopefully, you'll be able to find it if you decide to take a look. It's an interesting piece of history !

Trying to find this sign should have been so easy! If only the location pin was in the proper…read moreplace! Nadine & I trekked from S. Las Vegas Blvd to the railroad tracks over uneven desert sand, rocks, a small trench, cacti, and other things. It would have all been okay if I hadn't been doing this with recently bruised ribs! Sadly, we didn't even need to be out this way! After safely getting back to the car, I took a look on Google and found the right location. When in doubt, Google it! It is south of the location pin on Yelp. If you are coming from the Seven Magic Mountains (or Las Vegas), head south and it is on the same side of the road. If you pass the train bridge which crosses the road, you've gone just a little too far. This Last Spike is Nevada Historical Marker 195. This location is near where workers drove the last spike on January 30, 1905. It's always good to learn a little history. This was a neat piece of history to learn! There is a gravel path where you can drive right up to the sign. The Kia Soul made it up just fine. If you have doubts about driving on it, you can park near the entrance. There was a huge silver sign that we didn't see, maybe it is now gone? It said, "Track crews constructing West from Salt Lake City met track crews constructing East from Los Angeles". This sign should have been visible when we wandered to the tracks. I hope you will find this more easily than we did! I must say, we did have quite the adventure!!

If you're wandering around downtown Vegas, you can't miss the Snowball cat statue. It's this giant,…read morefluffy orange tabby with a huge smile that just screams good vibes. Standing there with his happy little face (I am guessing it's a boy cat, but who knows?), it's a total mood lifter amid the city's neon chaos. Snowball is an unofficial city mascot, especially to those of us creative types who frequent the downtown Arts District. Perfect for a quick selfie or just to take in some fun street art, Snowball's got a playful energy that makes it impossible not to smile. His tongue is sticking out and his squinting eyes have the cutest expression ever (and one that most cat parents will recognize). Snowball's oversized ears are the icing on the cake.  I love public art and I personally think it's worth the trip downtown to pay Snowball a visit. It's a fun, quirky statue that's free and open to all, 24/7.

Snowball is adorable! You'll find this delightful art work in Downtown Las Vegas Arts District, on…read morethe corner of 1st street and Coolidge. It's fantastic for photo ops!

I shared many photos during our hikes here but I realize I didn't leave a review…read more Big Falls is one of my favorite trails at Mt Charleston any time of year. I love the little bit of climbing we can do, the views we find, and as always, the people who come with us. I haven't visited this trail in so long, so I don't have fresh or new commentary. It's been over 8 years since I've been here. All the photos I see I shared here are with my old dog, who passed away, and maybe one day I'll return with my current dog.

After wanting to do this hike for years, I finally got to go this morning with a friend leading the…read moreway. Since there isn't really an official trail to follow, I'm glad that I had someone who knew where to go. Even though it's June, there is still snow in parts of Mount Charleston due to the amount of rain that we had in the past few months. The snow is melting, so there was lots of water to see on this hike, which I loved. My friend, her dog, and I crossed quite a few areas with running water, so I was glad to have waterproof boots. It was also helpful to have hiking poles, as there were parts of the trek that they came in handy, notably when we encountered some snow to get to the falls. Big Falls itself did not disappoint; it's a beautiful sight! We had it to ourselves, too, which made this hike even better. We did see a couple of people on our way back to the parking area, but it's definitely not crowded like Mary Jane Falls or Cathedral Rock. Our hike was about 3.2 miles round-trip. Be advised that the amount of running water will depend on the weather and time of year; our timing was just right today.

Came out to ride the dunes…read more Stayed two nights and overall experience was the dunes are small. It was windy, but there's plenty of parking and you can't get lost. Get your parking permit as you enter the parking Sanddune area and don't forget to pick up your trash. Have fun.

Beautiful playground for those on dirt bikes, four wheelers, side-by-side's, and more. If you like…read moreto have fun with your toys this is a place to let loose and get wild in the sand. There's a flat rate to get into the area, you can park pretty much wherever you want except on the dunes, there are a few out houses scattered around the site but the area is very remote and desolate. If you're staying longer than a few hours make sure you have plenty of supplies and water. I went out with the 4 x 4 truck but it weighs so much I would sink into the sand so we drove around the perimeter watched other people have fun and climbed up a few Sandune's to take pictures. Even though we were only there for a few hours it was absolutely worth it to be able to drive on and around such large sand dunes For those that have off-road toys it's an absolute must visit place!!

The old manganese mine is gone now making room for 3K new homes. The 300 ft pit is now filled with…read moredirt I would never buy a home here with all the toxic metals that were removed from this mine and all the tailings that were left behind. The graffiti canvas of the Wheel of Misfortune represents the cyclical nature of suffering, the unpredictability of life, and the arbitrary distribution of good and bad luck. 1 photo shows OMERTÀ (as practiced by the Mafia) a code of silence about criminal activity and a refusal to give evidence to authorities: "loyal to the oath of omertà"

I have driven by here many times on my way to hikes in the Lake Mead area. I was always going to…read morestop but never did. I made a special trip here yesterday to explore. The area is known as the Three Kids Mine where maganese was mined in an open pit. The name comes from the three times when mining was busy--World War I, World War II, and Korea/Cold War mining. The open pit mine is 300 feet deep. There were 7 large "tanks" used to process the manganese ore. Someone decided to do some art in one of the tanks and spray painted a Wheel of Fortune copy with different wording. All 7 of the tanks are covered with graffiti. Some of it is very well done and some is just spray painting to leave your mark. There is a lot to explore if you enjoy seeing the better tagging. I did not follow the directions I read on Yelp. When I arrived, the gate was open and I drove in. There is a porta potty inside the gate and a portable hand washing sink. As I walked, I saw that I could have driven the site if I wanted because there are tracks other people have driven. It was better just to walk and enjoy some of the graffiti, find the mine, and then walk back to my 4x4. I am of two minds about the site. It is both off putting yet attractive in a unique way. I'm glad I finally stopped to see it. When I got home, I got a satellite image from Google Earth from March 2015 and you can see the whole area and the tank with the Wheel of Misfortune. Without that, it's hard to know which tank had the orignal art from which the name came. For more information about the mine, go to: https://ndep.nv.gov/environmental-cleanup/black-mountain-industrial-bmi-complex/three-kids-mine