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for diving, water polo, synchronized
swimming and competitive use. The
Aquatic Complex is situated within
Heritage Park, which offers 160 acres
of recreational fun, including a senior
center, sport fields, amphitheater, dog
park, picnic areas and walking trails.
Whitney Mesa BMX Track -
City of Henderson
Available for practices and racing events, the city of Henderson's
Whitney Mesa BMX Track offers
three distinct courses for riders of all
levels and interests. Courses include
a wide-open, downhill track, a pump
track for endless riding and a pump/
jump track that sports a wall ride for
an added degree of difficulty.
Hemenway Park - Boulder City
Not only do residents enjoy Boulder City's 10-acre Hemenway Park,
but bighorn sheep from the River
Mountains are regular visitors as
well. It is not uncommon to see
more than 100 sheep come down
from the mountains in the summer
months for water, grazing and respite from the desert heat.
Nature Discovery Park -
City of North Las Vegas
Nature Discovery Park in Aliante
has quickly become one of the most
popular new facilities in North Las
Vegas. The site features a large manmade lake and waterfall, walking
paths, a multistory playground unit,
and a dinosaur-themed nature discovery area. In addition, the park offers
tennis, volleyball and bocce courts,
soccer fields, horseshoe pits, several
picnic sites and an amphitheater.
Nearby Parks for Hiking
and Enjoying Nature
After you've experienced Team NE	

VADA's excellent sites and
facilities, rent
a car, plug in
the GPS and
head out of
town for some
beautiful desert scenery.
You'll want
to make sure
your smartphone is fully charged,
as
you're
sure to snap
dozens of
pictures while taking in all the gorgeous sites.
Valley of Fire: Located just 55
miles northeast of Las Vegas, this
is the oldest and largest state park
in Nevada. Areas of petrified wood
and 3,000-year-old Indian rock
carvings provide interesting and
educational scenery for hikers and
photographers alike. The park is
open all year. Take Interstate 15
and exit 75.
Lake Mead: Just a short drive
from the Strip, this man-made lake
offers swimming and jet skiing for
water enthusiasts and sunbathing for those who just want to get
away and relax. A trip to the Lake
Mead Recreation Area offers hiking trails, scenic views and picnicking, along with a vast array of flora
and fauna adapted to survive in a
desert environment.
Hoover Dam: While at Lake
Mead, take time to visit the Hoover
Dam where two tours are available
daily - a one-hour, guided tour of
the power plant and passageways
within the dam, and a 30-minute
guided tour of the power plant
only. There's also plenty of oppor-

Hemenway Pa
rk boasts some
interesting
residents - na
mely, the hund
sheep that enjo
reds of
y the watering
holes, tasty
grazing and co
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tunity to learn about the dam's history and take in some breathtaking
views of the dam face.
Mount Charleston: Part of the
Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest,
this is the highest mountain in Clark
County and, with an elevation of
12,000-feet, it is one of the highest in
the state. The peak and park are noted
for an abundance of hiking trails, wildflowers and waterfalls. Mount Charleston is a 40-minute drive from the Strip.
Death Valley National Park: A
two-hour drive from the Strip will
put you at the front door of more
than 3 million acres of wilderness
and hundreds of miles of back
country roads. Take plenty of water. The park's average high in September is 106 F.
Grand Canyon National Park: Feeling particularly expansive? Then rent
a car and drive 280 miles to the South
Rim or 270 miles to the North Rim of
this natural wonder with awe-inspiring
scenery. The entry fee to both rims is
$25 per car. 
Rod Dickens is a well-traveled freelance
writer (dickens.rod138@gmail.com).

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