November 2024, Las Vegas

Day 6 of 2024 Thanksgiving Trip to Las Vegas, Mt Wilson

November 29, 2024

The sixth day of my 2024 Thanksgiving trip to Las Vegas. Today I climbed Mt Wilson, part of Rainbow Mountain Wilderness on the western outskirts of Las Vegas. Unfortunately, I underestimated its commitment and ran out of daylight in the end.

Distant Las Vegas
Distant Las Vegas
Lake Mead visible in the background.

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Day 4 of 2024 Thanksgiving Trip to Las Vegas, Death Valley

November 27, 2024

The fourth day of my 2024 Thanksgiving trip to Las Vegas. Today I would wrap up my visit to Death Valley, checking out Mosaic Canyon in the morning and Artist Drive in the afternoon, before catching the sunset and starry skies from Dante’s View.

Overlooking Death Valley
Overlooking Death Valley

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