Need a break from Sin City? Here are 15 great day trips from Las Vegas. "Our destination is surrounded by state and national parks for day trips, sightseeing, and great hikes, or if you’re short ...

There are really fun, interesting things to do near Las Vegas that can be day trips or short overnight visits. From hiking in ...

Las Vegas, Nevada, is just a short drive away from beautiful national parks, including Death Valley, the Grand Canyon, and Joshua Tree.

From national parks to Insta-worthy art installations in the desert, these are the best day trips to do from Las Vegas, all within a 4.5-hour drive of Sin City.

It's not the closest national park to Las Vegas -- around 4 1/2 hours -- but it is well worth the drive. There is 13,000-foot Wheeler Peak, the second tallest in Nevada, which climbers can summit.

Even if you aren’t tempted by Sin City’s allure, Las Vegas can be a relatively cheap and easy place to start a trip to national parks in the Southwest. Vegas airfares and car rentals can be ...

In a 2023 survey of 634 visitors of nine International Dark Sky Parks, 61.8% of Utah's state and national park visitors participated in a night sky recreation activity.

Grand Canyon’s Phantom Ranch is hitting a major milestone which makes Las Vegas’ centralized location among national parks perfect for visitors looking beyond the neon. VIEW E-EDITION 25¢ for ...

Our itinerary: One day in Las Vegas, then head to Utah's Bryce Canyon National Park, Arches and Zion.