Lake Mead and Vegas Oh My!

     Lake Mead Recreational Area is a lovely area that was taken by the Park Service (as well as other agencies) in order to protect and survey the area. It is not immediately clear how many business were bought out or taken but it is clear quite a lot of business used to go on here but not anymore. One exception is the Lake Mead RV campsite and I don't know how they managed to keep their little spot but I love it. The area is absolutely gorgeous and in order to stay there, one must pay the $25 entry fee at the park gate or have a senior citizen pass. This place is worth every penny and the camping fee is about $35 a night with a great bathhouse with showers, wifi and pull through sites. Take a look at the view!

     This was the perfect stopping off place to go to Las Vegas – about 30 minutes away or to the Hoover Dam about 10 minutes. Inside the recreational area there is much to see and do including a paved bike path and a ghost town as well as just kicking back and enjoying the view of the lake. More about the ghost town in another blog but this one is about Vegas and the RV camp itself.

     Buddy always wanted to see Vegas – I am not a city slicker – my night life consists of watching the stars in the sky but I understand the want to see Vegas. He wanted to see where Pawn Stars is filmed as well as Counting Cars. I knew there would be things that would disappoint but also things that would impress – so off he went. Plug the address into Garmin and less than 30 minutes later, Buddy sees Vegas!

     It was clear this day but a few days later he talked me into going with him to fetch some more souvenirs and it was very hazy!

There was a “what is THAT” building … What is that on top?

And a building where there is an octopus ride on top of the building. Not for me. My goodness – the person is dangled over the side of the building and rotated. This sounds like torture not so much fun!?

Have to see the cars first so it was off to Counts Kustom. Of course no one from the show was there but you are allowed to wander around the showroom and take all the pictures you want. Here ya go.

     The above is my personal favorite. Lot of time and effort had to go into that. Below is Rolis' little car.

Horny Mike's motorcycle.

On to where Pawn Stars is filmed.....take a look at Rick...(cardboard cutout – ha!)

And that is the RV camp and Vegas – I hated leaving this one – this park knocks it out of the park – quiet, beautiful but close to the city. Amazing. You have to pay a small fee for good wifi – so so wifi is free. I would still give it an excellent rating – it redefines excellent. If you pull a camper to Vegas – stay here! I understand there are permanent trailers here one can even rent if you don't bring an RV – we may look into that. It was dry and warm and I loved it. A crowbar had to be used to get me to leave!

On the outskirts of Vegas is Coyote Canyon that stands as a ghost town – there is a golf course useless because it has no water and no real estate has or can be sold because there is no water rites.

Leaving there was a beautiful moon above the mountains – Enjoy!