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Las Vegas
Las Vegas as viewed from the top of Lone Mountain. Click on the picture to see the full
resolution view. Be warned, the file is over 6 megabytes! |
Las Vegas around 1908. At that time there was nigh but a railroad station and a couple of
small ranches. |
Las Vegas has a rich history and geography that includes Indians, early pioneers,
snowcapped mountains, mining, railroads, ranching, spectacular rock formations, mining,
gambling, mobsters, nuclear testing, mining, wild horses, rivers, lakes, and last but not
least, mining. Mining for silver and gold, that is.
Las Vegas in 1952. The town was still small back then, but the "Strip" was
beginning to grow. |
Ever since construction workers moved to Las Vegas, it just hasn't stopped growing. Now
there are plenty of adventures available right in town -- even if you aren't yet 21 years
old. However, the miniquests dealt with here have to do with adventures in the surrounding
wilderness.
The Wilderness
Looking at a map of the area surrounding Las Vegas reveals place names such as Deadman Canyon, Green
Monster Mine, Opal Field, Fossil Ridge, Robber's Cave,
Fort Pahute, and Gold Butte. How can anyone resist exploring these
sites?
In addition to sight seeing around Las Vegas, there is the opportunity to explore old
mining claims, ghost towns, and even participate in a bit of gold panning.
A few of these adventures have been documented here in the
hopes that you may find them amusing.
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