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2013 - Issue 6 - October

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GUIDE excite On your marks: Sun Buggy's Mini Baja Chase. For the Thrill of It LOOKING FOR A GREAT ESCAPE? DISCOVER THE ROUGH-AND-TUMBLE ADVENTURES VEGAS OFFERS BOTH ON AND OFF THE STRIP. BY DEVIN HOWELL Escape Adventures See what Las Vegas is like away from its bright lights, with options including hiking in Red Rock and biking its beginner, intermediate, or advanced mountain trails throughout Cottonwood Valley. A guide accompanies every activity and provides all the gear. 10575 Discovery Dr., 702-5962953; escapeadventures.com Evolution Expeditions Kayaking The Kayak Hoover Dam Tour takes thrill seekers on a Colorado River adventure, including kayaking below the Hoover Dam and a visit to the steamy Sauna Cave and hot springs. The trip is suitable for both beginners and advanced paddlers, with everyone seeing the sights of Black Canyon and Emerald Cave at their own speed while learning about the construction of the Hoover Dam. 10300 W. Charleston Blvd., 702-259-5292; lasvegaskayaktours.com Las Vegas Off-Road Tours Enjoy hours of pure off-roading in the desert wilderness from inside a climate-controlled Hummer H2. An experienced guide will help you choose from among several adventures, then show you around the natural landscape, through the old mining village of Blue Diamond to Red Rock Canyon and from Ancient Valley to the Valley of Fire. 866-627-4014; lasvegasoffroadtours.com 126 VEGASMAGAZINE.COM 126_V_BOB_G_Excite_Oct13.indd 126 Papillon Grand Canyon Helicopters Take in colorful panoramic views of the Grand Canyon via helicopter, while narration from the pilot through your headset teaches you about the landscape. Last year Papillon partnered with EagleRider, the world's largest motorcycle tourism company, for a new excursion that whisks guests to Grand Canyon National Park, followed by a two-and-ahalf-hour guided Harley motorcycle tour. 702-736-7243; papillon.com Richard Petty Driving Experience Driving at speeds of up to 165 miles per hour is sure to get your heart racing. Experience a high-speed ride-along in a 600-horsepower NASCAR racecar, or get behind the wheel yourself for multiple laps around the 1.5-mile, tri-oval Las Vegas Motor Speedway. 7000 N. Las Vegas Blvd., 800-237-3889; drivepetty.com Strip Gun Club The Strip's first and only shooting range is Strip Gun Club, which welcomes beginners and experienced shooters alike. Select from a wide range of firearms, including full automatics, handguns, and rifles, and take advantage of the 4,500-square-foot state-of-theart facility, with seven full shooting lanes. 2233 S. Las Vegas Blvd., 702-777-4867; stripgunclub.com Sun Buggy Fun Rentals The popular Mini Baja Chase has guests follow one of the company's expert drivers on trips lasting up to two hours. On 15,000 acres of high desert terrain, including gravel, hills, and valleys, buggy drivers can choose their speed—familyfriendly or adrenaline junkie. 6925 Speedway Blvd., 702-6442855; sunbuggy.com/lasvegas FLYING HIGH It's adventure time with Robert Graff, VP of marketing for the Papillon Group. VooDoo ZipLine Take off from Rio's VooDoo Rooftop Nightclub and travel at up to 33 miles per hour—400 feet above the ground—to its Ipanema Tower while enjoying spectacular views of the Strip. Even the return trip, via a motorized pulley, takes place at 25 miles per hour, so you'll travel a full third of a mile round-trip, screaming all the way. Rio; voodoozipline.com World Class Driving This need-for-speed company is known for its exotic car experiences that take drivers from the track onto the road in Ferraris and Lamborghinis. Its new Red Rock Muscle Car Experience lets you get behind the wheel of three different American muscle cars on a 30-mile journey through scenic Red Rock Canyon. Hop in a late-model Challenger, Mustang, or Corvette and take a guided tour, rotating cars at checkpoints. Just want to take in the view? Drivers can also bring along a nondriving passenger. 4055 Dean Martin Dr., 877-5976403; worldclassdriving.com V How popular has the Harley experience been? We launched the Harley tours last fall. What we think draws people is it's something many can check off their bucket list. Flying to the North Rim of the Grand Canyon during the fall is breathtaking. Harleys and helicopters allow for vantage points not provided by others. What type of demographic does this attract? From bachelor parties to corporate incentive trips, small groups flock to these experiences. Grand Canyon– bound with Papillon. 9/17/13 5:09 PM

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