This website is all about outdoor adventures in and around Las Vegas. There are all kinds of things to do and places to visit when the lights dim into daylight. Vegas is within and surrounded by a harsh desert environment, full of adventure with places to explore and unexpected surprises. A wide variety of urban parks, many with a surprising amount of water and wildlife, provide plenty of nearby hiking and photographic opportunities. Road trips through desert valleys and rugged mountains head off in all directions leading to spectacular vistas, amazingly unique places and a myriad of outdoor activities. So let's get out there and explore.

The reader will find an expanding collection of the authors experiences and research of outdoor adventures in and around the Vegas area, with an emphasis on touring, hiking and photographing the areas natural wonders. Designed as a resource for those interested in experiencing Vegas' natural side, this collection features descriptions, activities, location information, tips and links for additional information on each subject area. Customized itinerary for certain adventures in eBook format is available by purchase / download to interested clients.

For your author, one of the most interesting things about visiting new places is "discovering" them prior to arrival: holding true even when exploring new areas close to home. This "discovery process" solidifies my understanding of attractions that interest me, allows strategic planning to maximize allotted time, helps to develop a realistic itinerary and defines activities for the outing. I often (informally) am involved in friends and family members planning of their adventures, offering insight based on personal experience and or research on their behalf. This "informal" involvement typically discusses other subjects such as airfare, car rental and accommodations which is not provided within this website. What is within this website is content directed toward those individuals who desire to discover the wonderful outdoor opportunities of Vegas and the surrounding area.

Jeffrey Collin, is a Professional Land Surveyor (ret.) by trade and a nature photographer by heart. His passion for photography leads to travel and hiking adventures in search of "the" next subject. Jeff's endeavors which include natural landscapes, wildlife and travel photography are not defined by the "grand vista" as seen in other's work, but strive to portray a closer more intimate look of the natural wonders around us.

My favorite things are photography, hiking, getting there and planning the adventure. Fortunately, with my interest in nature photography these four things are codependent. I enjoy describing my experiences to others, sharing my images and helping them to plan / experience their own adventures which is the main emphasis for this website.

My interest in photography, a result of my father's use of the camera as a hobby and recorder of family history, was born long before I ever picked up a camera. Family vacations and outings were his subjects of choice. Of course we as family members appeared within the photos, but more often than not the landscape photograph devoid of any human trace dominated. Most people abhor the thought of sitting through others "photographic masterpieces", but in my family the "outing" wasn't over until the family slide-show had run its course .....truly miss those days.

As you view the content of this website, I want to thank you for spending time here and hope you enjoy the content and images as much as I enjoy presenting them. I invite you to visit often and refer this site to family / friends.