Red Rock Canyon  area, approximately 20 miles west of Las Vegas -- a great place to tour by car with areas where one can park and hike.   So close to the neon signs of Las Vegas, it's a bit unreal to experience this quiet valley.    An incredibly beautiful area.

 I loved the  signs we saw regarding the tortoise crossing.  I looked hard, but never saw one.  Maybe next trip!   Check out the beautiful clouds in the sky.