A picture says more than a thousand words. That's what makes this guidebook, The Desert Around Las Vegas - A Guidebook To Amazing Day Trips In The Mojave Desert, stand out. The colorful, high-resolution photos of the top five day-trip destinations close to Las Vegas, were taken with a full-frame camera, to capture the essence of these remarkable parts of the desert. The lady behind the camera has thirty-five years of experience as a photographer, and a passion for the outdoors.Your time is valuable, and you want to choose experiences in line with your interests. This book does not aim to cover everything one can do in these areas, but it does give specific, customized ideas of many amazing day-trips, several for each destination. This book, with its personal descriptions, and authentic photos of Valley of Fire State Park, Mojave National Preserve, Spring Mountain Recreation Area, Death Valley National Park, and Red Rock Canyon will inspire you, and make it easy for you to choose your adventure. It will answer questions like: If I only have a few hours, where do I go? How do I stay safe while I experience the desert? Can I bring my children? Is it dog friendly? Are there restrooms available? What time of the day should I visit? If I want to see wild horses, where can I go? Is there food and water available, or do I need to bring my own?Each place has lots of room for your own explorations. This colorful guidebook will get you there, well prepared, knowing what to expect, but your imagination is the only limit to the experience you will have!