The Clark County Wetlands park is a natural side of Las Vegas that even many locals aren’t aware of. Located on the east side of the valley, it plays an important role in the natural order of the area. It is the beginning of the wash where the water running underground from the nearby Spring Mountains emerges on its run to Lake Mead. It also provides an oasis that supports local species of plants and animals along with a stop for migratory birds. As for humans, it provides miles of hiking in a tranquil setting near the hustle and bustle of the Las Vegas Strip.
Las Vegas, Nevada September 2014
Such beautiful places in Vegas that can be easily overshadowed by the strip..I’d much rather visit here than a casino any day! Great blog Kevin!
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Thanks for the compliment. We much prefer the natural side to the glitz ourselves.
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Great post on the alternative side of Vegas. Will be a guide for my next trip.
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Thanks. Hope you enjoy your next trip to Vegas.
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This was my old stomping ground and the wetlands were a beautiful spot that I took my now hubby to when we were dating. Thanks for the walk down memory lane!
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We’re glad we could take you back. It’s so nice to hear about someone having pleasant memories of such a nice place.
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Great find of nature in Vegas. Looks like an escape from the city.
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I had no idea there were fun spots to explore in Vegas beyond the strip.
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I had no idea about the wetlands – pretty cool stuff! Red Rock is one of my favorites for nature outside of LV as well!
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Red Rock is another gorgeous location and we will have a post coming up about it in the near future so be sure to check back.
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How beautiful! Who would have imagined visiting a protected natural area at Las Vegas!
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