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Red Rock Canyon Trails

Between 1829 and 1848, Red Rock Canyon wasnʼt known as one of the nationʼs most valued conservation areas. Instead, it was one of the many focal points along the Old Spanish Trail, which linked Santa Fe and Los Angeles. After the Mexican-American War, the trail fell out of use. The one exception? Some of the most famous outlaws used it.

Working Great Basin Ranch

Approximately 45 minutes out of Las Vegas and more than 100 years away, there is beautiful working ranch nestled in the Clark Mountain range. The skies are blue, the sandstone formations remarkable, and nearby mining remnants unforgettable. Some of the sites you may see in the Sandy Valley area include bighorn sheep, jack rabbits, and golden eagles that make the Great Basin between Calif. and Nev. home.

Grand Canyon Ranch

With a rich history, dating back to the 1880s, the Grand Canyon Ranch is steeped in history. It was started by Wellington Starky, who was rumored to have ridden with Kid Curry of the Hole-In-The-Wall-Gang (Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid). After his death, his four daughters took over the ranch and it became the writing ground for legendary American West novelist Louis LʼAmour.

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Olʼ Spanish Trail Lunch Ride

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Wild West Sunset BBQ Ride

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Grand Canyon 4-in-1 Ground Tour

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1. Along the trails at Red Rock. 2. Roping cattle in Great Basin. 3. The Grand Canyon West Rim.

• Hat. Old western hats werenʼt fashion statements. In the rugged West, high crowned, wide brimmed hats fit well on the head and helped cowboys keep the sun and rain off their faces, necks, and backs. You donʼt have to purchase a hat for tours. Any hat will do, and some riders request helmets.

• Pants. While tights are often the most comfortable pants for riding in some of the United States, jeans are most appropriate for the wild west. Some trails do pass by brush and sage, making denim the best choice. If you can, choose jeans that do not bunch, twist or wrinkle too much.

• Shirts. Light, long-sleeved shirts are best in the summer months, but sweatshirts might be more comfortable in the fall and winter. As an alternative, you can wear a lighter shirt under these suggestions, allowing you to peel it off from time to time.

• Jackets. Many riders prefer vests, which give them more flexibility when they ride. In choosing a jacket, never pick anything that you would have to tuck under your seat. If you want to wear a long coat, consider a trench coat with a split in the back.

• Shoes. Boots are ideal for riding in the American west because they offer the most protection. However, if you do not have boots, closed-toed shoes and most tennis shoes will be fine. If you do have boots, the best for riding are usually made with 1- to 1 1/2-inch heels so they can stick in the stirrups.

• Gloves. While gloves are not necessary during most months, do consider packing a pair in the winter. Your hands will be exposed, holding the reigns during the tour.

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If you've ever imagined riding off into the

sunset like cowboys and desperados used to

do more than 100 years ago, any time you

are headed to Las Vegas is the right time to

fulfill that fantasy. No matter what season,

any time is the right time to plant your foot in

the stirrups and experience the beautiful

expansive desert like the pioneers and

cowboys that once made the

American West famous. Here,

they still do, every day.

"Any time you mention Las

Vegas, people think of the

bright lights and big city," says

James Hoke, president of

TourGuy.com LLC. "But before

everybody took an interest in the turn that

Las Vegas took, the wild west was very much

a frontier town mapped out by people like

legendary mountain man Jedediah Smith and

his party in 1827."

In the Las Vegas area, Smith is credited as

the first, but he was hardly the last. Early Las

Vegas was made famous not by the colorful

neon lights but rather by rugged men like

John C. Fremont, Antonio Armijo, Butch

Cassidy, Harry Longabaugh, and, further

north in Carson City, "Three-Fingered Jack"

McDowell.

Similar colorful characters also defined the

other two locations carefully mapped out by

TourGuy.com tour specialists. Closer to the

California border, there is a true-

to-life working cattle ranch that

still teaches visitors how to rope

a calf and ride across the sandy

plains. And, closer to the Grand

Canyon, is the same working

ranch where Louis L'Amour even

spent time as a ranch hand,

spending his free time sitting in

the shadow of Spirit Mountain.

He wasn’t the only one. So did Bruce Kisadon,

the quintessential cowboy poet of the

twentieth century. And (pictured) Ronald

Reagan was also known to visit legendary

sites across the American West.

TourGuy.com can connect you to these and

more than 50 experiences near Vegas.

The American West Is Right Outside Las Vegas.

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Maverick Horseback Breakfast RideOperates daily, starting at 7 a.m. from your hotel. Riders saddle up by 8:30 a.m. and return shortly after lunch. Breakfast included. Details.

The Ol’ Spanish Horseback Lunch RideOperates daily, starting at 7 a.m. from your hotel. Riders saddle up by 8:30 a.m. and return shortly for lunch. Details.

Wild West BBQ Dinner Horseback RideOperates daily, except Sunday and Wednesday, starting at 1:30 p.m. from your hotel. Riders saddle up by 3:00 p.m. and return for a campfire cooked dinner. Details.

Grand Canyon 4-in-1 Ground Tour/RideOperates daily, starting at 7 a.m. and then continuing with the most comprehensive Grand Canyon tour offering. Details.

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*All horseback tours require that the riders are at least 6 years of age. All children under 12 will be asked to wear a helmet. The exception is the Grand Canyon 4-in-Tour, which is suitable for children as young as 2 years of age (if they do take the optional horse ride portion of the tour).

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