Off The Beaten Path Located approximately 25 miles from the Las Vegas strip, this canyon is home to 19 marked hiking trails, according to its website. Ranging in length from two miles to six miles, the different trails offer visitors exercise as well as a chance to find desert flora, hid-den water pockets, box canyons, views of Las Vegas and colourful geologic formations. In addition, climbing and mountain biking are popular outdoor activities in the canyon. And for those looking to stay longer than a few hours, primitive campsites are available. Before leaving the area, visitors can stop by and spend time with Mojave Max, a des-ert tortoise that lives at the Red Rock Can-yon NCA. According to the canyon’s website, Max hatched in 1989, and the “spokestortoise” currently weighs in at over 12 pounds. Since the desert tortoise is Nevada’s state reptile, Max serves as a reminder for visitors and residents to respect, protect and enjoy the animals and plants in the Mojave Desert. More information about the offerings at Red Rock Canyon can be found at www.Re-drockCanyonLV.org. In addition, the GZ Theater lets visitors experience a simulated atmospheric bomb blast. Currently scheduled as a temporary exhibit is Atomic Overlook, a collection of photo-graphs by Clay Lipsky. About one mile off the Las Vegas strip, the museum is open daily, and it offers par-ents different activities to make the edu-cational displays fun and informative for children. For more information, visit www.NationalA-tomicTestingMuseum.org. When it comes to Las Vegas, these activi-ties are just the tip of the iceberg. Visitors can always turn to mobile phone apps and browser searches for on-the-fly suggestions and mapping. For many, a trip to Sin City is a rare escape from the responsibilities of everyday life. Why not make the most of it by taking in the most unique destinations that Las Vegas has to offer? CM The National Atomic Testing Museum Over Nevada’s history, some of the bright-est lights in the desert didn’t come from light bulbs or neon tubing. The Nevada Test Site was used to test American nuclear devices from 1951 to 1992, and over 900 nuclear tests occurred in the area. The National Atomic Testing Museum, in association with The Smithsonian Institution, showcases a collection of over 12,000 unique artifacts in educational exhibits, according to their website. The museum’s permanent exhibits explore the development of the bomb, the technology and science of underground testing and the ways that natural and man-made radiation is tracked, monitored and measured. FREE INFO: Reader Service 203 or CMMOnline.com/freeinfo 6 • Exhibit Product Guide 2013 • www.cmmonline.com
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