Mesquite Area Outdoor Recreation
Mesquite has great golf, that's a fact! But, did you know there are many more amazing things to do and enjoy right here in Mesquite?
Hike, ATV, Kayak in Mesquite & Surrounding Areas
Gold Butte is located between the Grand Canyon Parashant National Monument, Arizona, and Lake Mead National Recreation Area, just south of the City of Mesquite. With 300,000 acres, the area is a desert wonderland chalk full of ancient indian rock art from thousands of years ago, astounding sandstone formations, exhausted mines from the 1800s and beautiful desert flora and fauna. Gold Butte possesses miles and miles of back country trails that will take you on foot or by vehicle to all of them.
If it's group hikes and guided tours you're interested in, you can join over 90 members with Friends of Gold Butte on MeetUp.com. If you're more the solitary type you can head out there on your own. Pick up your trail guides at the Gold Butte Visitor's Center (12 Mesquite Blvd inside of the Mesquite Chamber of Commerce). Then take I-15 south to the Riverside Exit and make a left. Once you cross over the Virgin River turn right onto Gold Butte Road and start your adventure. Please always remember to pack out what you packed in and keep in mind the desert is extremely fragile. Be careful to preserve this exquisite landscape for generations to come.
For more information on Gold Butte please go to http://www.friendsofgoldbutte.org
Awesome Adventures! "Experience the other side of Las Vegas"! If you're looking for a thrill you've got to check out Awesome Adventures. Based in Las Vegas, the owners of Awesome Adventures have become a part of the Mesquite community. They offer ATV Tours, Canyoneering, Kayaking, Ziplining, Horseback Riding and Haunted Gold Mine Tours! Your adventures begin at Eldorado Canyon, Valley of Fire or Hoover Dam. For more information on Awesome Adventures and they're many tours check out http://www.adventurelasvegas.com/ and http://awesomeadventuresnews.com/
"Valley of Fire State Park is Nevada’s oldest and largest state park, dedicated in 1935. Ancient trees and early man are represented throughout the park by areas of petrified wood and 3,000 year-old Indian petroglyphs. Popular activities include camping, hiking, picnicking and photography. The park offers a full-scale visitor center with extensive interpretive displays. Several group use areas are also available. The park is open all year. Valley of Fire State Park is six miles from Lake Mead and 55 miles northeast of Las Vegas via Interstate 15 and on exit 75." -http://parks.nv.gov/parks/valley-of-fire-state-park/
Other Area's of Interest
Zion National Park, Springdale, UT
Bryce Canyon National Park, UT
Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area, Las Vegas, NV