Red Rock Canyon

Chuck and I visited Red Rock Canyon while in Las Vegas this week.  It felt great to get off the strip and do something outdoors.  The temperature was still reasonable, mid-80's, and the desert flowers were in bloom.  We chose a 6 mile loop that was described as difficult but we found to be very reasonable.  We were rewarded at the end of the trail with cheese, a whole grain baguette and fresh fruit which we had picked up from Whole Foods on the way out of town.  Yum :-)  Information about the canyon can be found here,  http://www.lasvegastourism.com/red_rock.htm

The next day we paid  for a  pass to the Aria Hotel spa, http://www.arialasvegas.com/.  We enjoyed the fitness center, wet areas, "Ganbanyoku" heated-stone bed, "Shio" salt room, and outdoor therapy pool.  This was a great way to relax after a few days in the hustle and bustle of sin city.