In April 1998 I made my first trip to Las Vegas. It was the first time I flew on a commercial jet (MD-80). It was also the first time I ever left the Midwest. It was a fun trip, but I do remember it as being a trip of elevators. Every time we went to our room it was 20 floors up. We rode the elevator at the Stratosphere up and down twice. We rode in several small elevators at the dam. As is typical for Vegas, we also walked MILES. And we got to watch the implosion of the old Aladdin Hotel on April 27, 1998 from the parking garage at TI.
Click on any picture to open a slideshow for that group.Red Rock Canyon | ||
Since we had the car we also decided to drive west out of Vegas to Red Rock Canyon. It is about 20 miles west, and is a world apart from the Vegas Strip. Red Rock Canyon features a 13 mile loop scenic drive through the canyon. There are several spots to park and take pictures and hikes. Because of the elevation change, the temperature drop is amazing. | ||
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