Valley of Fire is just an hour from Vegas, and has red rock Aztec sandstone that looks like the surface of Mars.
You'll also find ancient petroglyphs and petrified trees.
Located just minutes from Vegas, Red Rock has many sights to behold including a hiking trail with a seasonal waterfall and a 13 mile driving loop through the beautiful canyon.
DEATH VALLEY NATIONAL PARKDeath Valley includes Badwater Basin {pictured}, the lowest point in the USA.You'll also find colorful mountains along Artist's Drive.
BRYCE CANYON NATIONAL PARKA bit of a drive from Vegas but a quick location to visit, Bryce Canyon is full of Red hoodoos that are unlike anything you've ever seen before.
MT. CHARLESTONMuch cooler than the rest of Vegas, Mt. Charleston is home to a lot of greenery and even a ski resort- right in the middle of the desert.The best part? Mt. Charleston is less than an hour away from Vegas!
MOJAVE NATIONAL PRESERVEMojave is full of sand dunes, Joshua trees, ancient volcanoes and even petrified lava!This hidden gem isn't usually crowded, either.
JOSHUA TREE NATIONAL PARKConsidered one of the best places for stargazing in the country, you might want to extend your day trip into a night trip for this one! If not, it's still great for day hikes and more.