October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and to help raise awareness and a little money, Pink Jeep Tours of Las Vegas has teamed up with the Nevada Cancer Institute for the first annual “Trek for the Cure.”

Throughout October, Pink Jeep Tours will donate $4.80 from the sales of their Red Rock Tours to the Nevada Cancer Institute in Summerlin. $4.80 sounds like a random amount, but it represents the number of years (48) that Pink Jeep Tours has been in operation throughout Sedona, Arizona and Las Vegas.

The video above gives some great information about the Tours themselves and what to expect when you book one. The Las Vegas Pink Jeeps can take you around Red Rock Canyon, El Dorado Canyon, the Grand Canyon, Death Valley, the Hoover Dam, and even upgrade to a guided raft ride, to name just a few.

The tours run 7 days a week every day of the year, closing only on Christmas. Hotel pick-up and drop-off is available and they offer discounts for children on selected tours (children over 18 months only, though!). They’ll provide ice water – food and beverage containers are not allowed otherwise. Prices vary depending on how many people are in your group and which tour your choose, and the minimum group amount is two people (maximum 10 per vehicle).

There’s really so much natural beauty around the Las Vegas valley and taking a Pink Jeep expedition is a great way to see it all up close. Why not book one now and know that a bit of your cost is going to help cancer research?

Pink Jeep Las Vegas
3629 W Hacienda Ave
(888) 900-4480

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Las Vegas Haunts is gearing up for another spooktacular Halloween season!

Their two locations – The Asylum and Hotel Fear – will be opening next week, Friday September 26th and 27th.

The Asylum will be located in the Home Depot parking lot at Charleston and Hualapai, and Hotel Fear is located in the Home Depot Parking Lot on Craig and Camino Al Norte (MLK).

Dates and times for both locations are:

September
26 and 27 (Grand Opening)

October
3, 4, 5;
9, 10, 11, 12;
16, 17, 18, 19;
23, 24, 25, 26;
28, 29, 30, 31;

November
1

Weekday hours are 6:30 – 10pm, and weekends are 6:30 – 12am (Thursday Oct 23rd open 6:30 to midnight), and it’ll cost you $11. Group discounts are available by emailing groupsales@rjproductions.biz or calling 702-631-6682.

They’re also hosting a special event called CarnEvil 3, a fundraiser for high school students to raise money for their group or team on October 11. The students design, decorate and man a booth and win prizes, sponsored by 98.5 and Class Magazine.

And don’t forget Safe Street, a trick-or-treating event for kids at the Hotel Fear location. Check out the Las Vegas Haunts website and click on “Events” in the sidebar for more information.

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Craving some star gazing but don’t want to travel to LA or New York? Madame Tussauds may be able to fill the need!

The wax museum has been a part of Las Vegas since 1999 when it opened one of its half dozen worldwide locations on the Strip. It’s located on the moving walkway between the Venetian and Las Vegas Blvd just off Spring Mountain.

The Las Vegas museum focuses mainly on celebrities, whereas other locations around the world feature celebrities, sports stars, historical figures, world leaders and in the case of the London location, a Chamber of Horrors! Each figure takes between six to twelve months and $150,000 – $250,000 to complete. Using actual hair samples and photos, they’re made in London before being shipped to Las Vegas.

The accuracy of some of the figures seems to be hit or miss, while others are right on target. Clips of some of the celebrities’ movies, appearances and other career highlights also appear on TV screens behind the exhibits.

Want a souvenir? If you’re on a budget you can get a wax mold made of your hand, or if you’ve hit the jackpot at the slots you can actually get a wax figure of yourself or a loved one (to the tune of $300,000 plus a trip to London), or a pet (only a measly $50,000) with the “Immortality package.”

While regular hours are usually daily from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. they sometimes close earlier for events, so you’re encouraged to call (702) 862-7800 ahead of time to double check availability. Plan to spend about $25 per adult ticket (ages 13-59), $15 for kids under 12, and $18 for seniors over 60.

Madame Tussauds Wax Museum
3377 Las Vegas Blvd S # 2001

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There’s so much more to Vegas than loud casinos and flashy showgirls!

Over the years a lot of hotels and developers have been mindful of the fact that people also come to Vegas to relax, and maybe even get the kids out of the house or the hotel room once in a while too.

~ Shark Reef at the Mandalay Bay is a fantastic experience for kids and adults alike. It’s been over a year since we went last and my kids are still talking about it! Their favorite part was the 20-foot-long acrylic tunnel you can walk through while fish swim above and around, mine was the jellyfish tube.

3950 Las Vegas Blvd. South
Hours: 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 p.m.
Cost: $15.95 for adults; $9.95 for children 5-12; free for children under 5. Nevada residents receive a discount with valid ID.

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~ The Secret Garden of Siegfried & Roy and Dolphin Habitat at the Mirage is also a memorable experience. The Dolphin Habitat is home to eight Atlantic bottlenose dolphins and you get the chance to see them underwater from a small windowed room. The Royal White Tigers of Nevada and the White Lions of Timbavati make it that much better! The majority of the Habitat and Secret Garden is outside, so make sure you bring some water and wear your hats and sunscreen.

3400 Las Vegas Blvd. South
Hours: 10:00 a.m.-7:00 p.m. daily Memorial Day through Labor Day. 11:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. weekdays during winter, fall & spring and 10:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. on weekends. Last admission is 30 minutes before closing.
Cost: General admission is $15 for adults; $10 for children 4 to 12; and free every day for children 3 and under, when accompanied by an adult.

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~ The Lion Habitat at MGM Grand can house up to five lions at any given time in a habitat surrounded by Acacia trees, waterfalls, and ponds. The habitat is inside and a gift shop is located right next door.

3799 Las Vegas Blvd. South
Hours: 11 a.m.-11 p.m. Shop is open 9 a.m.-11 p.m. daily.
Cost: Admission is free.

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~ Bonnie Springs at Old Nevada is the only petting zoo around the valley. Ride a cute little train from the parking lot to the town (or just walk) to see goats, horses, ducks, and sheep.

1 Gunfighter Lane, Blue Diamond
Hours: Open daily 10:30 am – 6:00 pm
Cost: $20 per car load up to six people

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The Henderson Bird Preserve is a 90-acre migratory and desert bird stop and wetlands that encompasses basins, lagoons and ponds. The majority is outside and though there are trees, trails, benches and kiosks, bring your hats and sunscreen!

City of Henderson Water Reclamation Facility
2400-B Moser Drive
Hours: 6:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. daily
Cost: Free

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Here is August’s list of of activities and projects for families and kids to do before school starts in three weeks!

August 2 – 9
August 2: Rainbow Library; “I Like Me” storytime and craft; 10:30am
August 2: Home Depot; Building project; 9:00am to noon (ages 9-12)
August 2: Mirabelli Community Center; Back to School Fair; 10:00am to noon
August 3: Sahara West Library; “Travel Tales” puppet show; 11:00am to noon (ages 0-11)
August 4: Sahara West Library; “Travel Tales” puppet show; 11:00am to noon (ages 0-11)
August 5: Rainbow Promenade Theater, “Mr. Magorium’s Wonder Emporium” and “Alvin and the Chipmunks,” 10:00am
August 5: Sahara West Library “Travel Tales” puppet show; 11:00am to noon (ages 0-11)
August 6: Rainbow Promenade Theater; “Mr. Magorium’s Wonder Emporium” and “Alvin and the Chipmunks,” 10:00am
August 6: Sahara West Library; “Travel Tales” puppet show; 11:00am to noon (ages 0-11)
August 7: Summerlin Library; Summer Olympic Craft series; 3:00pm
August 8: Mirabelli Community Center; Penny Carnival; 2:00pm to 4:00pm (bring coins to play games)
August 9: Lowe’s; Free Clinic for Kids; 10am

August 10 – 16
August 12: Rainbow Promenade Theater; “Everyone’s Hero” and “Fantastic 4: Rise of the Silver Surfer;” 10:00am
August 13: Rainbow Library; Back to School storytime and craft; 3:00pm
August 13: Rainbow Promenade Theater; “Everyone’s Hero” and “Fantastic 4: Rise of the Silver Surfer;” 10:00am
August 14: Summerlin Library; Summer Olympic craft series; 3:00pm
August 15: Becker Middle School; Park Area “The Bee Movie;” 8:00pm
August 15: Sahara West Library; “Do Tell!” with author Kendall Haven; 11:00am to noon (ages 0-11)

August 17 – 23
August 18: Summerlin Library; “Ol’ Man River Tom & Huck Stories;” 4:00pm (ages 6-11)
August 23: Lowe’s; Free Clinic for Kids; 10:00am
August 25: First Day of School!

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The Excalibur is the only hotel on the Strip that my kids have to look for when we’re on the freeway!

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Did you know you could ride to the top of the Paris Las Vegas Eiffel Tower? In only 90 seconds you can go from being part of the hustle and bustle of the Strip to just an observer!

This isn’t an attraction for the vertigo-prone – from the moment you leave the ground in the glass enclosed elevator until you get to the top of the mesh enclosed deck 460 feet up – you can’t help but be aware you’re leaving terra firma behind! The amazing view at the top is worth it, though, and if you haven’t left your camera in the car there are small holes in the mesh around the 360-degree observation deck specifically for taking unobstructed pictures. There is no time limit on how long you can stay on the deck.

Though it’s only half the height of the Stratosphere tower the Eiffel Tower is in a much better area if you’re interested in what’s going on on the Strip, and if you time it just right you can even get a birds-eye view of the Bellagio fountains below! Day and night visits each have their merits depending on which skyline you’re interested in seeing – the beautiful desert horizon in the distance or the bright and flashy lights right next to and below you.

Tickets can be purchased at the box office and Eiffel Tower gift shop. Adults are $9 for adults and $7 for senior citizens; Children under 5 are free.

Paris Las Vegas
3655 Las Vegas Boulevard South
Open from 10am to 1am.

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The Las Vegas Hilton announced just a few days ago that its long-running Star Trek: The Experience will be closing on September 1. A decline in ticket sales over the last little while was cited as the biggest reason for the closure.

There’s still time to battle the BORG and the Klingons before everything’s packed up, though! Tickets are still on sale for the whole experience – the BORG Invasion 4D, Klingon Encounter, and History of the Future Museum – for $42.99 per person, or $35.99 per person for seniors, children under 12 and Nevada residents with valid ID. The ticket office hours are 11:30am to 8:00pm, with the first ride beginning at 12:00 noon and the last ride starting at 8:30pm.

If you’re hungry there is, of course, Quark’s Bar & Restaurant, which is open 11:30am to 10:30pm Sunday through Thursday, and 11:30am to 11:30pm Friday through Saturday.

Zek’s Grand Emporium, Moogie’s Trading Post, and Garak’s Clothiers are retail shops that allow you to pick up CDs, clothes, DVDs, books, uniforms, and other souvenirs for the trekkie in your life, and you can have your souvenir picture taken at the Molecular Imaging Chamber. All are open from 11:00am to 10:30pm Sunday through Thursday, and 11:00am to 11:30pm Friday through Saturday.

Of course, being Vegas, you can also still get married on the bridge of the USS Enterprise!

The closure of the Experience will have no effect on the official Star Trek convention August 6th-10th, also at the Las Vegas Hilton. The convention takes place before the closure and the rides, museum, restaurant, and shops will all still be open.

Star Trek: The Experience at the Las Vegas Hilton
3000 Paradise Rd.
1-888-GO-BOLDLY (1-888-462-6535).

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With the closure of the Wet ‘n’ Wild swim park in 2004 finding a public swimming pool in Las Vegas can mean doing a bit of research before heading out. And though the park officials say they plan to re-open another park in the future we’ll all have to make do until that happens!

Now that we’re in the thick of summer, with temps averaging 110 for at least the next month, check out some of the listed public swimming pools below for one close to you. Pools are open to both locals and visitors, so if your hotel pool just isn’t cutting it, you want a change of scenery or the friend or family member you’re staying with doesn’t have one, take a trip off-Strip and see what you can find!

Las Vegas Pools
~ Baker Pool; 100 E. St. Louis Avenue, 229-6395
~ Brinkley Pool; 2480 Maverick, 229-6784
~ Cragin Pool; 900 Hinson, 229-6394
~ Doolittle Pool; Lake Mead & “J” Street, 229-6398
~ Garside Pool; 300 S. Torrey Pines, 229-6393
~ Hadland Pool; 2800 Stewart Avenue, 229-6397
~ Municipal Pool; 430 E. Bonanza Road, 229-6309

North Las Vegas Pools
~ Petitti Pool; 2505 N. Bruce
~ Walker Pool; 1509 June
~ Henderson Silver Springs Pool; 1951 Silver Springs Parkway, 435-3819

Henderson Pools
~ BMI Pool; 107 W. Basic, 565-2168
~ Lorin L. Williams Muni. Indoor Pool; 500 N. Palo Verde, 565-2123
~ Silver Springs Pool; 1951 Silver Springs Rd., 435-3819

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Here is July’s list of great things for families and kids to take part in during the sweltering Las Vegas summer!

July 1 – July 5
July 2: Rainbow Promenade Theatre; Jonah: A Veggie Tale Movie, Bee Movie; 10am
July 2: Lied Middle School; All American 4th of July Carnival, 6:30pm – 8:30pm
July 3: Summerlin Library; Sparkly Stories for the 4th of July, 4-11 years old, 1:30pm
July 5: Rainbow Library; Do You Like Mice? Storytime, 10:30am
July 5: Home Depot; Building Project, 9am-noon, ages 9-12
July 5: Michael’s Crafts; 3D Chalk Drawings, 10am-noon

July 6 – July 12
July 8: Rainbow Promenade Theatre; Pirates Who Don’t Do Anything (Veggie Tales), Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, 10am
July 8: Sahara West Library; Firehouse Dog, 7pm – 8:30pm
July 9: Charleston Heights Arts Center; Peter and the Wolf, 11:30am and 2pm, fee $3
July 9: Rainbow Promenade Theatre; Pirates Who Don’t Do Anything (Veggie Tales), Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, 10am
July 10: Summerlin Library; Storyteller David Novak, 1:30pm
July 12: Lowe’s; Free Clinic for Kids, 10am

July 13 – July 19
July 14: Summerlin Library; Puppet show, 4pm
July 15: Rainbow Promenade Theatre; Mr. Bean’s Holiday, Nancy Drew, 10am
July 15: Sahara West Library; Harry Potter Magic Show, 10am – 11am
July 16: Rainbow Library: Mad Science Storytime, 4pm
July 16: Rainbow Promenade Theatre; Mr. Bean’s Holiday, Nancy Drew, 10am
July 17: Summerlin Library; Mad Science Storytime, 1:30pm
July 17: Molasky Middle School; Ice cream social, 6pm – 7pm, ages 2-12, $5 fee
July 18: Cimarron Rose Community Center; Movie in the Park, 7pm
July 19: Summerlin Library; Harry Potter magic show, 11am
July 19: Michael’s Crafts; Leather bracelet and tag, 10am – noon

July 20 – July 26
July 22: Rainbow Promenade Theatre; Charlotte’s Web, The Waterhorse, 10am
July 23: Rainbow Promenade Theatre; Charlotte’s Web, The Waterhorse, 10am
July 23: Sahara West Library; Mad Science Storytime, 11am – noon
July 25: Becker Middle School Park area; Fantastic 4, Rise of the Silver Surfer, sandcastle building, 6:30pm
July 26: Lowe’s; Free clinic for kids, 10am

July 27 – July 31
July 29: Rainbow Promenade Theatre; Wallace & Gromit, Surf’s Up, 10am
July 29: Sahara West Library; Yo! Aesop, Get a Load of These Fairy Tales, 7pm – 8pm
July 30: Rainbow Promenade Theatre; Wallace & Gromit, Surf’s Up, 10am

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