Summertime is upon us and perhaps now is the time to get out there. Although we recommend that you go early in the morning, or choose one of the higher altitude hikes in this brand new book.
Photo by Deborah Wall
Situated in the heart of the magnificent Southwest, Las Vegas is surrounded by spectacular natural landscapes. Within easy reach are five national parks, including Zion, Grand Canyon, and Death Valley. Dozens of state parks, regional preserves, recreation areas, and public lands offer amazing variety, from sand dunes and salt flats to alpine meadows, waterfalls, and ancient forests. Unique plant and animal life as well as archaeology, paleontology, and fascinating Wild West history are all waiting to be discovered in this region, making Las Vegas an ideal basecamp: Hikers can enjoy solitude and unspoiled wilderness by day and world-class urban amenities by night. Base Camp Las Vegas includes 101 of the best hiking destinations within hours of Las Vegas. The author has hiked each of the 101 featured routes more than once, and she describes each in detail, including route, elevations, terrain, flora & fauna, and historical details. She notes the best season for enjoying each one, what to wear, and what to take along. She describes any hazards or inconveniences that hikers might encounter and rates the difficulty of each hike from easy to strenuous. She’s also included an easy-reference guide to the top five hikes in a variety of categories including birdwatching, stargazing, wildflowers, wetlands, kid and teen favorites, most strenuous, and most remote. Base Camp Las Vegas tells hikers where and when to go–and also how to prepare–to enjoy the best trails this unparalleled region has to offer.
Online retailers: Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Books-A-Million, Indie-Bound and Google Play (ebook) will begin shipping these books to customers starting around July 31st.
And don’t forget the book launch party in Las Vegas on August 9th. https://basecampguides.com/2017/06/30/book-launch-party-august-9th/
Reviews from readers are starting to trickle in on this book. Have you posted your review yet?
Don’t forget the launch party on August 9th is in Las Vegas, Nevada. We would love to see you there!
Deborah Wall will launch Base Camp Las Vegas: 101 Hikes in the Southwest at the Clark County Library with a discussion and signing on August 9th at 5:00pm. A reception with special treats from the Goodwich will follow. This event is free and open to the public.
RSVP here.