DK Travel : Las Vegas : Outdoor

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Royal Links Golf Club

The course features holes inspired by famous holes on the Open courses in Great Britain. All the golf carts are equipped with GPS (Global Positioning Systems).
Sagebrush

The Nevada state flower is found up to 10,000 ft (3,000 m) above sea level and grows as tall as seven feet (2 m). The dense clusters of tiny yellow or cream flowers bloom in late summer.
San Francisco Mountains, Grand Canyon

Named the “Kingdom of St. Francis” by explorer Marcos de Nizo, the range rises to an impressive 12,655 ft (3,857 m).
Scotty’s Castle, Death Valley

Less of a castle than a Mediterranean-style mansion, the main man-made visitor attraction at Death Valley was built in the 1920s by the Chicago insurance magnate Albert Johnson. But Wild West show cowboy and conman Walter Scott had a habit of bragging that the spread was his, and it came to be called Scotty’s Castle after him. A nice twist to the tale is that, in his last years, Scott was befriended by Johnson and spent his last years at the coveted castle. Tours of the interior are available year round: fine craftsmanship is evident in the intricate wood carvings, wrought iron, and ornate tiling. It is also possible to take a self-guided tour of the grounds.
Skiing and Snowboarding at Mt. Charleston

Although the snow can’t compare with that at famous resorts such as Aspen, Colorado, the skiing at Mt. Charleston can be surprisingly good and makes a fantastic contrast with the golf and swimming options in the valley below. Ski lessons and equipment rentals are available in the Lee Canyon Ski Area, which is off Hwy 156.
Snakes

Most species in the parks are harmless, but give rattlesnakes and sidewinders a wide berth.
South Kaibab Trail, Grand Canyon

Access to the trailhead is by shuttle bus. The steep trail descends 4,500 ft (1,372 m), with no water along the down-and back 14-mile (22-km) route.
Strolling the Strip

Although there are dozens of paths off the beaten track, such as those at Arroyo Grande Park in Green Valley, most Las Vegas visitors do their strolling along the world-famous Strip. And why not? This road, actually a 3.5-mile (6-km) section of Las Vegas Boulevard South (or Hwy 604) is one of the most fascinating highways in the world.
Swimming at Northwest Pool

Although almost every hotel and motel in Las Vegas has a swimming pool, people who want to swim laps may find that there are too many other swimmers in the way. For a good pool workout, locals head for the eight-lane Northwest Pool. When you’re bored with doing laps (or your children are bored with you doing laps), there is a 178-ft (54-m) spiral slide and an aquatic play gym.
Temple of Sinawava, Zion National Park

The so-called temple is, in fact, an awe-inspiring mass of red rock. The religious name echoes many others in the park.