Gemstone Hunting RV Camping Ideas in Nevada

Nevada has been the site of fabulous gemstone finds, and the Garnet Hill Recreation Area near Ely is very popular with prospectors. Search two square miles of public land for likely garnet-containing specimens, and be sure to bring your rock hammer for breaking them! Camp just fifteen miles away at Cave Lake State Park, or really relish this remote region with a visit to Great Basin National Park, sixty miles east at the Utah/Nevada border. Both parks offer RV camping facilities.

In the remote desert of northwest Nevada near Denio, the Virgin Valley offers gem prospectors the opportunity to mine for precious black opal at three fee mining sites. Rainbow Ridge Opal Mine, has yielded gorgeous specimens. The Royal Peacock Opal Mine, has RV camping available onsite, and allows both "tailings digging" or "bank digging," depending on how much you plan to spend. You can also search mine tailings for black opals or "fire opals," at the Bonanza Opal Mine in the Valley. A large, free campsite without hookups can be found at Sheldon National Wildlife Refuge near the Bonanza Mine.

For an RV Rental for your Nevada gem hunting vacation, check out the El Monte RV Las Vegas RV Rentals or Reno RV Rentals locations.

Favorite Year-Round RV Campgrounds

If you're like many of our customers, the fun you had RV camping this summer has you longing to be back out on the road. Our clients who live in warm climates will enjoy RV camping trips all winter, but did you know many cooler climate campgrounds are open year-round? To encourage you, no matter where you live, to enjoy RV camping as the leaves begin to change, here are some favorite year-round RV campgrounds.

Mountain Shadows RV Park, just south of Salt Lake City, is close to snow ski resorts and numerous Salt Lake City attractions and can accommodate the largest of RVs. You can pick up an RV rental at El Monte RV's Salt Lake City RV rentals location to start enjoying the best in outdoor winter fun.

Speaking of spending time in the great outdoors, Winding River RV Resort at Grand Lake, Colorado is right in the middle of a winter sports wonderland. Families will love the activities they offer—horseback riding, snowmobile rentals and guided hikes in Rocky Mountain National Park. The historic village of Grand Lake is definitely worth some exploring, too.

One more great place to stay in Colorado if your family loves to ski is Cozy Comfort RV Park in Dolores. This southwest Colorado resort is located near both the Telluride and Durango ski areas. It's also surrounded by Native American history and culture, so why not plan to stay a few days longer and explore? Let our Denver RV Rentals office help you rent the right RV for your trip.

For our friends who enjoy Pacific Northwest scenery, why not pick up the perfect motorhome at our Seattle RV Rentals location and then head for Tall Chief RV Resort near Redmond? This top-ranked RV campground in the shadow of the Cascade Mountains puts other RV parks in the shade. What a great way place to come home to after a full day of hiking or skiing!

Here's another tip for a great Northwest adventure year-round: SealBay RV Park on Vancouver Island, BC is at the heart of the glorious Comox Valley, home to some of the best winter sports venues in Canada. Mount Washington Alpine Resort is a particular favorite among downhill and cross country skiing enthusiasts and snow boarders. Making your trip in autumn, instead, will reward you with fabulous mountain to ocean views on this unforgettable island.

Doesn't a winter RV camping trip sound great? Get in touch with the El Monte RV Rentals location nearest your favorite winter destination and get rolling!

Las Vegas: Vacation Ideas for All Kinds of Travelers

Once people have been to the the casinos they think they have seen all that Las Vegas has to offer. That's a shame, because Las Vegas offers a so much more without ever seeing a slot machine! Keep reading - we've put together some great Las Vegas tips for every kind of traveler.

Active Family Vegas Vacation Ideas
Why not give the kids a running, climbing, laughing kind of vacation experience this year? Las Vegas features great destinations offering just that kind of fun! Just a short drive west of the city, you will find Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area. The Red Rock Canyon NCA is filled with spectacular scenery and rock climbing, mountain biking and trail riding opportunities.

If your kids prefer high-tech fun, you should visit Sega's GameWorks, right next to the MGM Grand on the Strip. Its acres of games and attractions will thrill the most demanding junior adventurers!

For a memorable, and educational, experience, head to The Mirage's Secret Garden and Dolphin Habitat. Within the Secret Garden lives an amazing collection of big cats, thanks to the efforts of Siegfried & Roy. Walk through the gardens to see rare black and white tigers, snow leopards and white lions. Right next door, your kids can take part in the Dolphin Habitat's Trainer for a Day program, climbing into a wet suit and right into the water with the dolphins!

There's no shortage of family adventures in Las Vegas. Whether you're climbing the Red Rocks or riding the Sling Shot at Circus Circus' AdventureDome, your family's going to clamor to come back next year.

Art and Culture in Las Vegas
The Gallery of Fine Art at the Bellagio draws visitors from around the world to its remarkable exhibitions. It is an unexpected treasure in the heart of the Las Vegas Strip. Just a short drive from the Strip, you'll also find a wide variety of artistic styles displayed at Art Encounters, a popular Vegas gallery.

For ballet lovers, the Nevada Ballet Theatre offers world-class performances with a distinctly Vegas flavor. One more must-do experience for dance aficionados - the Las Vegas Contemporary Dance Theatre performs at beautiful Spring Mountain Ranch in Red Rock Canyon to rave reviews.

Exploring More of Las Vegas
Still haven't seen just what you want for your next Las Vegas trip? Why not plan to tour the unusual and historical side of Vegas? You'll find fantastic displays of high performance vehicles at the Carroll Shelby Museum on Speedway Drive. For something to really rock your world, experience the power of a simulated atomic blast at the Atomic Testing Museum's Ground Zero Theater.

To round off your trip, interact with famous figures at Madame Tussaud's Wax Museum. Where else can you get your picture taken with Elvis and George Clooney on the same day? And don't forget to stop by Ethel M's famous Chocolate Factory and Botanical Cactus Gardens in nearby Henderson.

No matter what your taste, there's something to savor in Las Vegas. Gamble to your heart's content, but don't miss the chance to really get to know the treasures Sin City has to offer.

RV Camping in and Around Las Vegas
There are many RV parks in or near Las Vegas, one of which is on the strip, and several others that are very close. A sampling of RV parks on or near the strip includes:

• Circus Circus RV Park - on the strip
  
• Oasis Las Vegas RV Resort
  
• Riviera RV Park
  
• Sam's Town RV Park
  

And if you need an RV Rental for your Las Vegas RV vacation, check out El Monte RV's Las Vegas RV Rentals Location.