Yesterday as the Las Vegas Valley baked at 107 degrees we decided to take a drive up the mountain for a BBQ lunch. We settled for a picnic spot in between the Mt Charleston lodge and Lee Canyon in the Toiyabe National Forest. The weather is just about always 20-30 degrees cooler than the valley. The elevation was about 9000 feet with a little riparian fall running just feet from the picnic spot amid the large pine trees. I am allergic to them so ACHOO all day!
Area real estate boasts a variety of homes from quaint cottages to gorgeous
luxury homes nestled snug on the mountain side and surrounded by pine (achoo again!)
This is a little known hideaway for Las Vegas area residents and sometimes tourists.
Summer activities in the area include: campgrounds, picnic areas, extensive hiking trails, biking, etc.
Winter activities include snow sports! YES, SNOW SPORTS! Snowboarding, skiing and sledding.
Surprisingly: This is a relatively short drive from the LV metropolitan area, anywhere from 15 minutes to an hour and a half depending on where your starting point in the valley is.
In summer it is a nice reprieve from the heat, in the winter it is a white wonderland!
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WOW! 107 degrees.... I guess it is the desert, here in FL 107 with humidity would kill you!
I didn't realize that Vegas was SO close to everything! I will have to plan more time there when I come there for my conference in October. California is so beautiful!!!
Renee, You have a great blog and this is a great post. I am working on updating more local content in Nebraska.
Steve
Renee, you write very well. I felt like I went on a picnic. Sneezing aside, it was a pleasant trip.
Seriously though, Mt Charleston looks great!
Lloyd: I can't even begin to chronicle all the hidden jewels that are so close by! I am going to knock it out one by one!
Kaye: REALLY!?!?! Wow! Not too many locals know about it!
Cyndee: It is amazing!
Katrina: I love being only 4-5 hours away from the Cali beaches!! Never saw the ocean until I moved here, crazy, huh?
Ann: Thanks for stopping by!
Steve: MAN I AM SO JEALOUS that I am not a Nebraska agent! Good for you! Keep it up!
George: COOL! You going to NAR or something else?
Paul: LOL thanks :)
Rey: I always forget about LLV! I am going to try to profile all the little hideaways when I get a chance to. We can call them "field trips" LOL!