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Information on attractions, accommodations, and dining in Nevada - and much more, including things to see and do, parks and recreational areas, annual and special events, and climate information! Special Travel Information for US Veterans and Their Families
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Visitor Information
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Bureau of Land Management, Nevada State Office, 1340 Financial Blvd., Reno, NV 89502. (P.O. Box 12000, Reno, NV 89520). Phone: 775-861-6400. Fax: (775) 861-6606. www.nv.blm.gov.
Contact the Las Vegas Convention & Visitors Authority, the official web site of the Las Vegas Convention & Visitors Authority for all of the information you need to plan and enjoy your visit to Las Vegas.
Click on Las Vegas and Lake Tahoe for travel guides, brochures, and money savers to help you plan your visit to these areas of Nevada. Area Travel Packets was created to help travelers get the most out of popular destination and to help them plan their vacations ahead of time.| Mobil Travel Guide California and the West : Arizona, California, Nevada, Utah - The guide has a nice layout, which makes things easy to find. Each section gives a general overview of what there is to do in an area; this is a great starting point if you are not familiar with the location. I think this would be a great asset to anyone traveling about in Arizona, California, Nevada, and Utah. |
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Driving Information
| Launched in August 2000,
Ford Direct
has
more than 3,600 member dealers located in all 50 states. Ford Direct is a
joint venture between Ford Motor Company and its Ford franchised dealers to
provide information and online vehicle sales services directly to consumers.
Ford Direct allows consumers to choose, customize, locate, and finance new and
pre-owned vehicles using fast, secure, and easy-to-use Internet technology.
Build your vehicle - Choose colors and options then find matching inventory at FordDirect.com |
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GE Motor Club
Looking for peace of mind? The
GE Motor Club will give you just that with its 24-hour emergency roadside protection.
Why go it alone?
GE
Motor Club can provide 24-hour
roadside assistance across the United States and Canada in practically any
car. On the expressway or in your driveway . . . in any eligible private,
non-commercial car that you own, lease, rent, or borrow . . . if you need
help,
GE
Motor Club will be there.
| GE Motor Club cuts out the worry as you make a short trip to the grocery store for milk or decide to take that long family vacation you�ve been thinking about. Does this interest you? It should! You don�t have to have a new car to enjoy the perks of driving one. Here are some of the roadside emergency services you will enjoy as a member of the GE Motor Club: |
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*Towing up to 100 miles *Lockout service *Battery boost/jump start *Flat tire service *Fuel delivery *Winching/stuck vehicle |
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| Rent a GPS for travel within the
United States and Canada. Each GPS system is sized for both
automotive & handheld travel and features, state-of-the-art gps navigation,
sharp graphics maps, voice guidance and pre-loaded points of interest. With
top GPS models from Garmin, Magellan, Tom Tom & Mio - we select the best fit
for your destination. Combining easy ordering and shipment right to your
door, you'll wonder how you ever traveled without one! Elegant and simple!
Touch the screen and receive turn-by-turn directions with street names as
you enjoy your driving experience throughout major metropolitan areas within
Mexico.
Customize your navigation method or route to travel safely and
stress-free. built-in AAA travel information, and maps of the entire
United States, Canada, and Puerto Rico. For additional
information, click on
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Since 1996 IdeaMerge has helped savvy, independent people worldwide realize their motor travel ideas. Expertly and personably, we represent motoring options most agencies do not command. Hence we command as well the respect of our several, choice vendors � often allowing us to achieve for you what you could not achieve on your own. Click on IdeaMerge: Motorhome Rentals Worldwide for additional information or to rent a motorhome or other recreational vehicle in Australia or worldwide. IdeaMerge: RV Rentals Worldwide, and Tax-free Auto Leases in Europe |
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Special Travel Information for US Veterans and Their Families
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State Parks and Recreation Areas
Valley of Fire State Park
-- Dedicated in 1935, Valley of Fire is Nevada's oldest State Park. It is
located only 50 miles northeast of Las Vegas. The rough floor and jagged walls
of the park contain brilliant formations of eroded sandstone and sand dunes more
than 150 million years old. These features, which are the centerpiece of the
park's attractions, often appear to be on fire when reflecting the sun's rays.
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Canyons
&
Cowboys
Family
Holiday
- 17
days
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Flight
inclusive USA Tour ref: FUS - From $3,673 per person On foot in Yosemite, Zion & Bryce Canyon | Monument Valley & Grand Canyon | Las Vegas & cowboy camp Camp out under the stars with cowboys and witness the Wild West�s awesome and unrivalled scenery The Adventure Company provides the best in adventure travel. |
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Canyons
&
Indian
Lands
- 10
days
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Flight
inclusive The Adventure Company provides the best in adventure travel. |
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Click on The Adventure Company link
below for additional information and current pricing. |
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National
Parks
Walk
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13
days
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Flight
inclusive USA Tour ref: UP - From $2,833 per person Explore the wild west on foot | Sculpted rock & spectacular scenery | Navajo guided walk in Monument Valley A walking focussed trip to get the most out of the best parks in the south west The Adventure Company provides the best in adventure travel. |
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Click on The Adventure Company link
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Attractions and Things to See and Do
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Click on Las Vegas and Lake Tahoe for travel guides, brochures, and money savers to help you plan your visit to these areas of Nevada. Area Travel Packets was created to help travelers get the most out of popular destination and to help them plan their vacations ahead of time.
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| Great Family Vacations - West - Family-travel expert Candyce H. Stapen has taken the hassle out of vacation planning with Great Family Vacations West. Inside you'll find twenty-five complete vacations loaded with enough activities to keep every member of your family happy for weeks. Whether you're looking for museums and historic sites, thrill-a-minute amusement parks, animal attractions, natural wonders and the great outdoors, sporting events, or a healthy dose of all the above and more, here's everything you need to make your next family vacation a great family vacation. |
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Debbie Reynolds Hollywood Museum --The Hollywood Movie Museum is now the permanent home of Debbie's private collection of memorabilia, valued at over $30 million
Cottonwood Valley Mountain Bike Loop, Red Rock Canyon national Conservation Area - This trail was originally carved by wild horses. It is a single-track that winds through a forest of Joshua trees.
| Cave Lake
State Park -
Cave
Lake is open year round and is located 15 miles southeast of Ely via U.S.
50/6/93 and Success Summit Road. The 32-acre reservoir at Cave Lake State
Park is popular for trout fishing, crawdadding, boating, hiking, picnicking
and camping. Perched in the middle of the Schell Creek Range, adjacent to
the Humboldt National Forest at an elevation of 7,300 feet, the park offers
outstanding scenic views and opportunities for nature study and photography.
Facilities include campgrounds, picnic areas, hiking trails and a boat
launch. Winter sports such as ice fishing, cross-country skiing and ice
skating are also available. Snow sculpting is becoming a popular activity,
and the
White Pine Fire & Ice Show is the
premier winter event in the area. Cave Lake State Park, P.O. Box 151761,
Ely, NV 89315. (775) 728-4460 Information Center. cavelake@mwpower.net www.parks.nv.gov. |
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Ghost Towns of Nevada,
will provide you with information and maps to ghost towns in Nevada.
Las Vegas Host - Las Vegas Tours/Attractions.
This is a company that specializes in tours of the Las Vegas area.
Grand Canyon Sports - Since 1998 Grand Canyon Sports in Meadview, Arizona has been "renting excitement" to adventurers who want to explore the "quiet side" of beautiful Lake Mead and Grand Canyon Country on their own. Located only two hours from Las Vegas, Nevada the scenic drive to Meadview makes for a great, fun day-trip away from the hustle and bustle of the Vegas' casinos, and best of all, NO CROWDS! Their rentals include everything you need for a safe and reliable Lake Mead experience. All you do is tow it away and enjoy the ride of your life! If you don't have a tow vehicle we can assist you with that too! (ATV's are driven away from our shop, no tow vehicle required.)
| Pacific Comfort Bus Lines is dedicated to providing luxurious full service charters, short and long term contracting for shuttle bus services, and more. We can help you enjoy most of the western states including California, Idaho, Nevada and Washington. We offer day trips, sightseeing packages and charter packages for almost any destination of your choice including (but not limited to) Casinos, Sporting Events, Concerts, Ski Resorts, State Parks, and other Tourist Destinations. |
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| At InfoHub, we believe vacation travel should be much more than just flying you to a tropical beach. Since 1996, we at InfoHub have worked hard to bring you the largest specialty travel portal on the Internet. Today, you can find over 20,000 specialty trips on InfoHub.com, covering activities from Artist Workshops to Yoga Retreats. Whatever your special interest is, you will find it right here! Plus trips you never even knew existed! We continue to expand the exciting array of travel options available by adding hundreds of out-of-the-ordinary trips every week! Our goal is to make Infohub.com "The Ultimate Source of Inspiring Travel Ideas" for your next dream trip. | ||
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Dining
Suggestions
Las Vegas Leisure Guide - Listings
of restaurants (Map Locations!)
| How do you get out of paying full price for
your meal at a restaurant without having to scrub dishes? Simple, just buy
Restaurant.com |
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Some
Favorites in Nevada
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