Valley of Fire State Park is one of the most spectacular geological areas in the western United States with breathtaking stone structures carved into the landscape from eons of erosion.

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Mystic Falls Park, a Western pioneer world inside Sam’s Town Hotel and Gambling Hall in Las Vegas, will be transformed into a fantasy winter wonderland experience Nov. 26 through Jan. 2.

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No doubt about it, there are plenty of ways to spend money in Las Vegas. But there are just as many things to see and do without spending a penny. So stash your wallet and take in a spectacular Vegas-style production, enjoy a relaxing stroll around a secluded lake or check out some exotic wildlife. Because when it comes to complimentary attractions in Las Vegas, you’ve got nothing but options.

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Throughout the 1950s and ‘60s when Las Vegas was polishing its image as a premier resort destination, architects from throughout the country were drawn to the city by its free-wheeling, forward-looking modernism. These architects, such as Paul Revere Williams, Palmer and Krisel, and Welton Beckett, designed some of Las Vegas’ most characteristic structures: the Guardian Angel Cathedral, the parabolic lobby of the La Concha Motel, the futuristic dome terminal at McCarran International Airport, homes in the Paradise Palms subdivision, and the flying saucer-shaped Las Vegas Convention Center.

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Crystal Van Dee, Curator of Manuscripts for the Nevada State Museum, Las Vegas, will be autographing her new book, Clark County, at a reception at the museum on Saturday, September 19, 2009, at 2 pm. Clark County was published by Arcadia Publishing as part of its “Images of America” series.

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