If your kids like hunting aliens, or you love Joshua Trees, visit the Area 51 Groom Lake border. Do not pass the Warning Sign - There is a white truck watching you, and if you look to your right, you will see a tower, where you’ve likely been watched since you turned at the black mailbox.
Hiking Red Rock Canyon
Red Rock Canyon is just a little over 30 minutes from the Las Vegas Strip and has several short and long trail hiking options amongst multi-colored rock walls, canyons, and mountains. Check out my itinerary from March 2021 when I travelled here with my 8 and 12 year sons: Calico Tanks, High Point Overlook ,Petroglyph Wall, Lost Creek Children’s Discovery Trail, and Ice Box Canyon.