Our primary purpose is to offer a destination for those seeking spiritual renewal. However, for those wishing to also sightsee a little while visiting us here in the scenic Southwest, we offer the following choices that are within easy driving distance of the Life-Giving Spring Retreat Center:

			Boulder City Often called America's first planned community, our town of Boulder City retains the same picturesque appearance and small town feel it had when constructed in the 1930s to house Hoover Dam's builders. As the tourist gateway to Hoover Dam, one will find many unique shops, antique stores, and quaint restaurants.
		Hoover Dam Considered to be one of the engineering wonders of the world, Hoover Dam is located just a few miles from the Retreat Center. Hoover Dam, built during America's worst depression to provide flood control, store water and generate electricity, has inspired many with it's massive size and man's seeming ability to conquer and harness the forces of nature (good subject for a Retreat Center discussion!). Hoover Dam also connects the states of Nevada and Arizona.
					Lake Mead  Created by Hoover Dam and with 550 miles of shoreline, Lake Mead is the largest manmade lake in the United States. Swimming, fishing, hiking and boating, including paddleboat tours, can be enjoyed. The surrounding Lake Mead National Recreation Area, with 1.5 million acres, is twice the size of Rhode Island. Three of America's four desert ecosystems - the Mojave, the Great Basin, and the Sonoran Deserts, meet here, offering much for photographers and roadside sightseers.
				Red Rock Canyon The Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area is located 17 miles west of Las Vegas, and is an outstanding example of the high Mojave Desert and God's creation. Red Rock is said to be one of the most photogenic places that one can visit. Aside from native wildlife, occasional burros and wild horses can be seen roaming freely. Red Rock is also a popular rock climbing destination.
					Mount Charleston 60 minutes away and west of Las Vegas is Mt. Charleston. Part of the Toiyabe National Forest, Mt. Charleston looms 11,918 feet, and is snow covered several months of the year. Activities include skiing, hiking and horseback riding. The drive up Highway 157 changes from yucca, cactus and Joshua trees to pinion-juniper woodland to high-country aspen, fir and spruce, such as ponderosa pine. Also found here is the earth's oldest living tree species - the bristlecone pine, which have been recorded at over 4,000 years old.
					Valley of Fire  One hour north of Las Vegas is Nevada's state park, the 'Valley of Fire'. Named for it's spectacular multi-shaded red and golden yellow sandstone formations, the Valley of Fire was first occupied by the Anasazi Indians as early as 300 BC. Seemingly barren, the park actually contains an abundance of desert wildlife, from desert tortoises to coyotes to bighorn sheep.
	North Las Vegas Home to Nellis Air Force Base and the world-renowned Thunderbirds aerial demonstration team, the city is also home to the Las Vegas Motor Speedway. North of here is the infamous 'Area 51' military base, the subject of aliens and conspiracy theories, and where at one time the US government conducted nuclear testing.
					Primm  40 minutes south of Las Vegas on the Nevada-California border is Primm, with the world's tallest and fastest roller coaster. The nearby Ivan Pah Roach dry lakebeds, surrounded by the scenic Mojave Desert, are internationally known for land yacht racing.
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