what a wonderful visit to the beautiful spring mountain ranch state park , very peaceful and photogenic with several easy hikes to enjoy the stunning views . Kylie in the gift is the perfect ambassador for this cool day trip from vegas ( pack a lunch and enjoy one of the many picnic tables thru out the property ) watch cat jojo stopped by for a visit and he was just as cool as the other side of the pillow. When in vegas and looking for a quick getaway consider spring mountain ranch , not nearly as hectic as several of the other familiar stops but every bit as enjoyable , stop in , you will be glad you did . read more

Absolutely horrible experience, my girlfriend went there to take pictures for her graduation and the lady that works at the barn maybe Karen (the visitors center) screamed at her and her classmates, saying that you are not allowed to take pictures, no one there is hospitable and everyone is rude, especially when it's a state park! I wasn't even allowed to take pictures with my own cellphone. read more

This a peaceful hidden gem. Spring Mountain Ranch State Park is located just a few minutes outside of the Las Vegas strip. Surrounded by red rock cliffs, and lots of greenery. This place is perfect for a nice walk through the garden a picnic or even a hike. The historic ranch adds a nice touch, with great photos and views. I found that this place is less crowded compared to all the other parks and outdoor scenic areas that we've been visiting.. definitely worth a visit if you're looking for a peaceful escape away from the city. Also, while you're here don't forget to check out the little gift shop which offers a variety of sweet treats, such as chocolate covered strawberries, chocolate covered marshmallows, and so much more, which are all delicious. read more

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Spring Mountain Ranch State Park is a tranquil gem in the southwest side of Las Vegas, offering a fantastic escape. The huge, grassy field is perfect for picnics, and the restrooms are very clean. It's also pet-friendly, with leashed dogs welcome on the trails. There are several different hiking options, from easy to moderate, with beautiful views. Don't miss the historic ranch house, once owned by Howard Hughes, which is open for tours and has a small gift shop. Very peaceful and tranquil for a lovely afternoon visit. read more

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We had such a great adventure afternoon exploring the spring mountain ranch. Kiddo had ample space to run in the grass and then rest and learn in the visitors center. The short less than 10 min video and staff gave us q peak into the past as we explored and found items on the scavenger hunt. When we finished the scavenger hunt we got a ranger badge. Some items on the list are inside the visitors center, some are outside,and some you have to walk each trail to find the items and learn the history if the ranch. Bring a picnic and enjoy the outdoors with a free nevada state park pass from the library when available otherwise $10 a car entry for a beautiful afternoon well worth it. read more

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We are avid National Park and State Park goers and love to travel all around to ho hiking and see as much nature as we can. This is one of the cleanest and nicest state parks that we have been to. The Visitor Center is absolutely awesome. They have clean bathrooms outside. They have a great gift shop. And they have fun things for the kids to do inside as well. The art on the window, where you have to look through a panel that looks like sunglasses was my absolute favorite. I am still in awe of it. The woman who works there was so very helpful to tell us about which hikes to go to and what would be the right level of hikes for our family. The man who was sitting there was also very kind and let my son pet his dog. I would absolutely go back when visiting Las Vegas! Even if you have just a couple of hours, this place is worth the trip. read more

Seriously every time we come here it's so peaceful so pretty this time there were some brown cows around and some wild donkeys. I love the trail. It's super cool. The downside about having a Doxy is when they see that donkey they wanna roll in it so they can mask their smell and sneak up on them. We truly do always have a nice walk though and beautiful views it's refreshing. read more

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My friend invited me to go see a musical on a sat night , I had no idea this place was even here . It was absolutely beautiful , the concert area is a big scenic park with concession stands and food trucks every summer . We watched legally blonde, we had a blast the actors were amazing . Overall it was a fun idea for a girls night or dare night. read more

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Im so glad someone told me about this park. It's absolutely beautiful. I wasn't prepared for hikes so im definitely coming back asap. I was in flip flops which isnt too hike friendly. BUT i did do one, i just had to take it easy and watch my steps. It has many smaller easier trails to hike, places to picnic, educational stops and lizards galore. There's absolutely no trash anywhere, no one around to bother you, its just peaceful. 100000 star review read more

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Now that the weather is cooler decided come back and do a trail....some trails are guided by a ranger...but those are kind of rare but definitely worth signing up for on-line. Got to see wild burros and the resident cows. read more

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In the Nevada State Park classification- established in 1974. According to the website, it is 34 minutes away. Very informative website. Very well put together and easy to access. I love when a website is user-friendly. Interesting facts: Once owned by Howard Hughes- purchased in the 1960s and German actress, Vera Krupp- sold in the 1960s. Some of the oldest buildings in Nevada, like an 1860s blacksmith shop, the Sandstone cabin, home to the founding family and the ranch house Features: Hiking trails - we went to three trails Picnic areas- about 20 or more - shaded by trees, complete with tables and grills, restrooms Self-guided tour around the Ranch Volunteers, if you have questions Summer Theater Group Area- for from 20 and up to 200 people, requires reservation, pls check the website We visited the Ranch, saw the exhibits, some areas are roped off, and then we went outside where we saw two large bulls. Animals: bighorn sheep mule deer burros- fine for feeding- $500 We saw the Lake but it was fenced off because people trashed it! Sad, some people, use common sense and have respect. Watch out for piles of horse poop. We saw a tiny body of water which was also not accessible, maybe a little creek. We heard a frog on one trail. The overlook trail was neat, we saw the Wilson cemetary which is squared off with a chain link fence. Beautiful vistas offer many photo ops. Hours vary, pls check the website Open 7 days, 365 days a year NV locals- $10.00 per vehicle Please dispose of trash in the trash cans Don't disturb anything Leashed dogs welcome No drones allowed Do not climb trees Commercial photography guidelines, pls check the website If you go off-trail, you're violating all of the rules posted on numerous signs. Just giving you a kind heads up. read more

Terrible experience with Ranger D. Low. Last Saturday, we briefly pulled over before entering the park to take some photos of the mountains-there were absolutely NO "No Stopping" or "No Parking" signs on our side of the road. Still, the ranger gave us a parking ticket. We even went back to record video proof that no signs were posted-and that clearly made him angry. After that, we stopped at the entrance to renew our annual pass. He followed us, asked the gate worker what we were doing, confirmed it was for the annual pass, allowed it to happen... then stopped us again afterward and gave us a 6-month trespassing ticket! This felt like a total abuse of power. Parking and trespassing citations should be reserved for clear violations, criminal behavior, or illegal activity-not for people peacefully enjoying nature. If anyone else has experienced something similar, I strongly encourage you to report Ranger D. Low: stparks@parks.nv.gov, crobinson@parks.nv.gov, jbrunjes@parks.nv.gov Let's speak up-this kind of treatment is unacceptable. read more

Spring Mountain Ranch State Park - Parks Near Me - Blue Diamond, Nevada

Beautiful park. You have to pay $10 to enter and then immediately get harassed by the power hungry park ranger about parking, taking photos, etc. We left shortly after we entered because he was just hovering over us and being argumentative with us. They need to get rid of that guy before it's worth the money. Seems like everyone else has the same issue with the same guy. Scenery is amazing, but the hard-o state trooper will leave you with a poor experience. read more

I entered the park with a friend this morning to enjoy the park and take photos of our kids while we sat in the field. We brought some pumpkins and picnic blankets and our iphones. David Low comes up tells us "we're not in trouble and this day is a pass" but he needs our IDs. He is someone who abuses his taxpayer funded employment. Little did I know upon entering the park he will ask for your personal ID write it down and try to look you up on your personal social media accounts! He says he keeps excel spreadsheets of all these IDs and accounts on his computer! He says he will look you up in the future again to "check on you" if there's a photo of the park posted to give you a citation! He preys upon innocent unknowing people and stay at home moms who are just there with their kids to have fun and enjoy the "family friendly" park. He was rather unsettling and somewhat threatening even when we told him we don't have any camera equipment and are not here for advertising or selling photos. We feel judged by appearance and violated when he looked up our social media accounts bc he took our IDs and information! No where upon entering the park were we told this might happen to us in the parking lot! David low should be removed immediately. He's a terrible representative of this park because of his actions and abuse to the public. read more

Spring Mountain Ranch State Park - "Ranger" David Low likes to abuse his employment and deceive others. - Parks Near Me - Blue Diamond, Nevada

Brought my husband and dog this morning for a break from the desert. Beautiful grassy areas with an incredible view. Perfect for family picnics or romantic picnic dates. I'd like to try watching a movie here (refer to website for details). They also hold Yoga events on the pasture, which looks awesome! The "museum" is very small walk through of the ranch house. Interesting nonetheless, with a cute gift shop. $5 bracelets, and I spent only $3.75 on a drink and snacks. PROS: -Grass lol -Great photo ops -Some small trails for light walking -Cows and horses -Huge area for kids and doggos to enjoy/play -Events CONS: -$15 for non-residents (to include military, its based on license plates). Military = $1 discount, so $14. -$10 for residents still feels a little steep for what it is. -Besides eat and chilling here, you aren't doing much else. If I come back, it will be for one of their events. Beautiful spot to hangout, but maybe not for $14. read more

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Love this Place For hiking/walking trails Spring Mountain Ranch is a great choice and is close by to the west side of Vegas - Large complex surrounded by the beautiful Spring Mountains The hiking/walking trials are fairly easy about 1-1/2 mile round hike. Being there this year in early April was walking through a beautiful desert painting - new growth popping - water running in the creek. Pretty cool place to take some time for yourself, get outside with a moderate exercise and check out the beautiful Red Rock infused Spring Mountains Note: There is a Ranch House (once lived in by Howard Hughes) - it's set up as a museum along with a gift store -(they have cold drinks & snacks in the gift store) For me, it's a great place to drive out to - (nice ride passing Red Rock National Park) It's probably very hot during late spring through summer - I would suggest checking the weather & bring plenty of water Cheers read more

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It's a lovely day at the Ranch. Such a fun experience seeing cows and donkeys. Go closer to closing so you can see the pasture full with donkeys grazing for supper. The house is full of history and there are privately guided ranger hikes. Follow their facebook page to stay up to date with their calendar of events. read more

Absolutely beautiful! Honestly I love spring mountain more than red rock. I said what I said. In the summer they have programs for the kids as well as musicals. I got to go to Chicago the musical a few years ago. They have now finished the restoration of the lake for the pool fish. There's tons of interpretative signs as well as a historic home you can tour. It's 10$ for Nevada residents and 15$ for out of state. My only wish is that they had more trails and they they were longer. read more

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The ranch itself was owned by Howard Hughes but he never stayed there because his wife would never want to go. The ranch has beautiful views of the mountains and is well above the flood levels normally seen the area. Wild donkeys and horses are possble, as well as the protected desert tortoise, but none were seen during my visit. Since this is not a National Park, My wife's senior citizen lifelong National Parks Pass did not work, so we paid the $15 at the entrance. if you have kids, this would be a fun afternoon for the family. read more

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Decided to head to spring Mountain ranch State Park on a Tuesday afternoon. Packed a picnic lunch, loaded up the dogs. What a great find. Loved the big grassy pastures/picnic area. The dogs loved it to. I spoke with one of the rangers and they said it stays green all year around because they water it. The park is just a little bit past the Red Rock Canyon loop drive. Not hard to find at all. We got there around noon. Not crowded but a few people with their fur babies (dogs allowed but must be kept on a 6' leash). Lots of concrete picnic tables that were clean . This park used to be a cattle ranch. The visitor center/ gift shop tells the history of the ranch. Gift shop is nothing to write home about but if you need a Coke or a bottle of water, head on up there. There are multiple trails, all under 2.0 miles. Some are as short as .3 miles. We went to the Overlook loop Trail and then wandered down to Lake Harriet which you cannot access( surrounded by fence). It was just so very pleasant, birds singing, blue skies, 72 degrees. Couldn't ask for a better or more relaxed afternoon. read more

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Beautiful park with a nice expansive picnic area, a few short trails, and a ranch house you can see. $10 for a Nevada local (car) to get into. The reason for the 4 stars is this place is not what it used to be almost 10 years ago....a long time ago you could walk right next to all the water areas here; now, you cannot do that. Still beautiful. Hikes: there are 3 trails. All are short (under 2 miles) and are easy; great for families. I recommend the Ash Grove loop to see the plants and get closer to the creek. The lake Harriet trail is a must as well so you can get closer to the water and take in the beauty that surrounds you. The overlook trail is short yet gives you the best views in the park. I recommend exploring all trails here and then wrapping up your day here with a picnic. Place is dog friendly and my little dog loves the trails here. read more

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A quick update to let hikers and others who want to see Lake Harriet know about a change at the park. You used to walk up past the rangers' office, past the old blacksmith shop, and then reach the top of the ridge where you saw Lake Harriet. That section is now CLOSED! You can hike up to the top, but the way is barred with a locked gate and you have to go halfway back down the hill and then take a left to get to the top of the ridge. If you want to hike the Sandstone Canyon Loop, you need to take the trail to the right (or left if you went to the locked gate)--the Lake Harriet Overlook Trail which winds up some wooden stairs. On the way up, you get a view of the original lake which was not on the top of the ridge. When you get to the top of the ridge, if you want to hike Sandstone Canyon, you take the trail to the left along a new fence. The original road you used to hike on the go around that part of the lake is now closed to hikers. The new fence prevents you from getting closer to the lake and I'm guessing it's to avoid people from dumping illegal non-native fish into the lake which caused the Pahrump poolfish to be removed several years ago and letting the lake dry out. Then it was refilled, and the poolfish were returned. You can hike along the fence to reach the service road to do a clockwise Sandstone Canyon Loop. There is also a new trail cutoff which takes you to a fork where you can return to the lake for a short hike or turn left and do Sandstone Canyon in a counter-clockwise manner. The trail past the Wilson Family Cemetery and to the overlook are the same. Because of these changes, the maps online and on signs are wrong. The one improvement I saw was a number of interpretive signs that have been added in the lake area. Spring Mountain Ranch still remains a good place for hiking and for enjoying some food at the picnic tables by the large lawn. read more

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This has become my favorite getaway place . The landscapes are breathtaking, you literally feel like you are somewhere very far away from Nevada. It has different trails & picnic areas. This place has so much history, definitely a must visit if you enjoy being in touch with nature. read more

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Came here on Veterans Day 2024 Beautiful weather and Fmaily time. They provide trash bins and bathrooms. No playground for kids. Opened grass to play. Bring your own set up incase there is no tables left. No BBQs provided. There is a 2 space Electric Car charging port with Handicap parking. Entrance fee is $10. read more

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My friends and I stumbled upon this place while taking a drive around Red Rock. We are locals and wanted a day to drive around looking at the scenery since it was nice out. This isn't too far from the Red Rock scenic loop area, and it has a stone sort of arch, so it's a little easier to see. The downside was the $10 it costs for locals. It goes to something good, and there were 4 of us in the car, but it still felt a bit pricey. We drove through and parked in the parking lot. The visitor center is beautiful! The building looked older, the grass was so green, and the trees were very big. There were even 2 brown cows! There were a couple of different trails you could take, some of course longer than others. We weren't really prepared for a hike of any sort, but we took a small path near the visitor center that seemed to be having a pokemon event for kids. There was a small sign for a scavenger hunt, and as we did the short loop, we found some little pokemon images along the way. We didn't go into the visitor center, as we figured it would be a little busy since it was Veteran's Day, but the path we took was really nice! There were informational signs about the different trees and brush, I love history and knowledge, so I stopped to read each one. I learned quite a bit reading those and looking at the plants. Once we looped back from this trail, we headed out toward another. We passed some neat white benches and walked up a rock path to get to what must have been the beginning of multiple trails. We were going to take the Lake Harriet Loop, which was 0.4 miles. We got maybe halfway and decided to turn back. We did see the little lake, which was really cool. If you grew up in Las Vegas like I did, little nature things like this excite you! There were quite a few people out, again, because of the holiday. I'm sure if we kept going, this would have been a really nice loop. This is a cool place to get out of the city and get into a bit of nature. read more

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Great hike that is far less congested than Red Rock. I couldn't have picked a better day, the weather was mild & in the 80's. We decided to hike the Lake Harriet Overlook Trial & it had a few up hill hikes but it wasn't a strenuous hike. Unfortunately, Lake Harriet was fenced off, but we were still able to catch a glimpse. Loved this mild hike on a gorgeous day, so until next time! read more

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Something is going on out there. Just walking down the road alone I was yelled at by a woman for not walking in the "right" area of the street, whatever that means. Three of us went to take a few pictures of my senior twins and my son's phone was confiscated by armed security who went through our social media accounts and threatened to come to our home if they found any of "their" scenery in our photos online. We were just tourists and didn't even enter a building. We do live here in Summerlin but will not be back. Odd out there for sure. Don't go. read more

This place is really nice and just down the road from Red Rock canyon. There are hiking trails and there is a gift store with snacks and refreshments. There is a big grassy field and the kids can throw a ball or a frizbie. There is two big bulls in a field that are fenced in. There are people working there that explain everything about the place and they said in the future they will be having tour's. read more

Spring Mountain Ranch State Park - Parks Near Me - Blue Diamond, Nevada

Gorgeous park not too far from the city. Entry is $10 per car. We were there alone on a cold windy Tuesday morning. Breathtaking views. You can do all of what it has to offer in a half day. I recommend going to the overlook point and also hiking to lake Harriet however it's fenced off you do get to see it. But that's where the best views were. Well maintained area. Large picnic area too. Visitor center was closed. There's tons of water fountains everywhere but not one that worked. read more

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I was visiting Las Vegas for a week and needed to get off the strip and discovered this place. Not too far from the strip and definitely worth a visit. This is a beautiful state park. We did a nice 6 mile loop with some great views. If you need a break from gambling and overeating, come for a hike here. You wont regret it. I would come back again. read more

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What a great park! We only stayed for about an hour because we had other things to do, but I can definitely see why people love this place. There is a park entrance fee which is good for one day. There are a good amount of parking spots, considering there aren't a lot of people that know about this place. We only had time to look around the ranch house, but even that was pretty cool. The guy working inside was nice and was knowledgeable about the place. Although we didn't get to do any of the walking trails that they had the views were still amazing. You can do so many things here like have a picnic, play a game, hike, and just enjoy the sunshine. It was nice and quiet when we came and only a few other people were there. You could easily spend a nice morning or afternoon here and love every second of it. read more

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For a $10 day use entry fee, you have run of the place for the day while it's open. It's a good deal in my opinion, as there are several good trails and a beautiful picnic area. The trails are easy enough to find, and there's a good map online and they give you one when you pay your day use fee at the gate. The picnic area is large and there are picnic tables, although you could bring a blanket or seat and picnic that way too. There's a lot to discover at Spring Mountain Ranch. If you're looking for an outdoor adventure that's easy just outside of Las Vegas, this could be a good option. read more

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Providing such a diverse change in scenery that you can hardly believe it's all in the same location, Spring Mountain Ranch is a go-to staple for an outdoor escape that is close to home. From the only naturally-growing grove of Arizona ash trees in Southern Nevada, through traditional Mojave Desert landscape of cactus, brittlebush, Joshua Tree, Mohave Yucca, indigo bush, the landscape offers a picturesque setting that calls upon all the senses. Whether you enjoy the grassy field, an evening show, a desert hike or relaxing at the picnic grounds, there's views to enjoy and a high chance you'll see plenty of wildlife including a variety of lizards, chipmunks, jackrabbits, cotton tails, hawks and burros. read more

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Great little trail system that is very very flat, well maintained with some gravel paved parts, and very clear to follow as there are rocks on either side of the trail. Lots of informational signs on the ash grove loop, a little picnic area and an old graveyard can all be found here. read more

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You have to attend a show here during the Super Summer Theatre Season! I've been coming here with my friends and family since 1994! The productions of both plays and musicals are outstanding! This is a family friendly venue, bring your kids, pack your coolers, bring your picnic basket. and come enjoy dinner outside before the show begins! Parking opens at 5, meadow opens at 6 for seating. Chairs are available for $1.00, but you can bring your own blanket and chairs. No chairs are allowed with any type of legs. They have to be flat bottomed chairs, like for stadium seating. I really like the Driftsun chairs I purchased on Amazon. No, I don't make money if you buy one, just sharing what I found to be really comfortable. They are cushioned with arm rests and a side pocket for your drink & phone. It's a fairly easy walk down to the meadow. People bring portable wagons to hail all of their stuff down for the kids. Tonight this one group of people had the most elaborate set up that I have ever seen! Honestly, people get so creative with their set-ups it absolutely amazes me! They don't sell alcohol here, but you cam bring your own! They do have a snack shack with food and beverages if you like to roll on the lighter side. read more

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Parts of the park was closed but there was no discount (Ranch house and access to lake). Also, there was nothing on the website about it. Largely a nature reserve that nobody paid to make... yet they charge you... without giving you a map or anything. Just look at the mountains from the road. If you don't want to listen and decide to go, tell them you're a resident so they don't charge you extra. read more

What a great find! We had reservations at Red Rock for a family hike day with my husband and two littles, but even with the reservation, the park was extremely crowded so we just drove around the scenic loop and decided to go check out Spring Mountain Ranch 3iah miles down the road instead and I am so glad we did. Since we are locals, it was only $10 to get in. Once there, we parked in a small parking lot and made our way over to the visitors center - which used to be the actual house on this still working ranch. A park ranger greeted us, and upon seeing my kids junior ranger badges - let us know about their Junior Ranger program and gave us the books for them to complete. They also had a lit fire pit and were inviting people to make s'mores which the kids were very excited about. After walking through the visitors center (which shows a history of the ranch itself) and having smores - we decided to try out a couple of the hikes around the area. All of the hikes (I believe there are four of them there) are small and relatively easy, so they were perfect for my children. We were able to get them done in one visit. There is also a nice grassy area with picnic tables, restrooms and trees - making it a nice place to hang out for the day as well if that's more your thing. We will definitely be back! read more

Spring Mountain Ranch State Park - Parks Near Me - Blue Diamond, Nevada

On a Friday morning in October, my family and I traveled to Spring Mountain Ranch State park. It is past red rock probably 1-2 miles away. We had to pay $10 per car. This park is huge with 3 cows eating in the field, big park to picnic, a nice looking ranch house on the hill now the museum where Howard Hughes bought the property and never lived there. The ranger was friendly and allowed us to tour ourselves in the house. The home has lots of artifacts from the previous owners. So it is per family visit. We didn't see any boroughs or wild horses during daytime. Plenty of parking. Nice to get away from the strip. read more

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If I ever have the money to buy a place like Spring Mt. Ranch, I am gone. The views. The open spaces. The seclusion. I can see why so many high rollers were so interested in this property. Its a stunning property. And the history here is why the state purchased it for a state park. I'm not going to get into the historic specifics right now. I'll let you learn all that on your visit. What I will tell you is that in just a 20-30 minute drive from Las Vegas, you will be transported a world away. Nestled up against the red rocks of the Spring Mountains is this gorgeous ranch with green pastures, stunning views and a visitor center museum inside the main ranch house which has remained largely untouched thoughout its storied history. There you will get to see the lower level of the house with some interpretive displays and a docent to answer questions. You even get a guided look at the "hidden" room beyond the wardrobe. Its almost like a real life Narnia. There is a little gift shop to check out too. I spent about an hour here yesterday. The temperatures may be a good 10-15 degrees cooler than in the Vegas Valley but 104 is still too hot to do much walking around on the trails here. That have to wait until the fall or winter months. The hour I was here was spent in the house which was also really warm inside. Regardless, it was nice to get away from the city for a little while. To round out my visit, I was one of two locals visiting at the time. The other four were from out of state. I sort of got to play tour guide and answer some questions they had about Las Vegas. You never know who you'll meet at a place like this. Put on that embassador hat and promote your beloved community. They came all the way across the country to visit places in our own backyard that we take for granted. read more

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We were pleasantly surprised at the beauty of this state park, just outside of Las Vegas. There are several short and easy hikes that provide nice views plus stopping for a tour at the historic Ranch House Visitor Center is a must do. The volunteers at the Visitor Center are wonderful and know all of the local history including the Hollywood and international connections to the ranch which are fascinating. The original bathroom fixtures in the house are a dream for mid century and before enthusiasts. If you only do one hike, choose the Overlook Loop for views of Red Rock Canyon and the City. The Lake Harriet hike is OK, but you cannot get close to the lake due to fencing which is required for revegetation and to protect the aquatic species. The Sandstone Canyon trail is a nice longer hike that takes you up close to a nearby canyon, and a walk around the well labeled historic buildings makes for a nice cool down or warm up to your visit. read more

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