Valley of Fire, Nevada (Credit: Flickr/Robert Vignola)
Visiting Las Vegas in the summer is a wonderful opportunity to experience the excitement of the Strip, the heart-pounding action at the casinos and the relish in the relaxation of the resorts. Yet, did you know that there is a Las Vegas limousine company that helps summer travelers also marvel at the area’s natural beauty? Why rent a car when you can be driven to your destination in style? Continue reading
Road to Valley of Fire State Park (credit: Flickr/Alaskan Dude)
If you live in Las Vegas, you already know about all of the fun things to do and see. If you have guests coming into town though, you may be looking for Las Vegas transportation that can help you show them the more natural side of Las Vegas. This is an excellent way of taking a tour, especially if your guests are more into natural settings instead of neon lights and man-made venues.
Whether you’re a Las Vegas native, frequent visitor or first-time guest, you owe it to yourself to take a little time away from all the glitz and glamour and experience the natural side of things. Yes, there really is a natural side!
Long before Vegas became known for the strip, celebrity poker, amazing nightlife and quickie weddings, the natural beauty of the area was luring explorers, adventurers and settlers. The name “Las Vegas” is Spanish for “The Meadows” and came into use in 1829 when Spanish explorers led by Antonio Armijo discovered a lush desert oasis surrounding artesian springs at the site of present-day Las Vegas. It is estimated that humans had been utilizing the springs for 15,000 years by then.