Las Vegas has become the sports center of the world — but off the strip and throughout Southern Nevada, there is much more than professional sports happening. Hockey Great and Las Vegas resident Deryk Engelland takes us on a tour that reveals why Nevada is a unique destination and an athlete’s dream. For more information visit TravelNevada.com
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00:00 Okay, Las Vegas has become the sports center of the world,
00:03 but off the strip and throughout the Southern Nevada,
00:06 there is much more than professional sports happening.
00:08 - Yep, hockey great and Las Vegas resident,
00:10 Derek Englund, takes us on a tour
00:12 that reveals why Nevada is a unique destination
00:15 and an athlete's dream.
00:16 - From Boulder City, Nevada, near the Hoover Dam,
00:21 I'm retired pro hockey player, Derek Englund,
00:23 formerly with the Vegas Golden Knights.
00:26 Las Vegas, a place that is now known
00:28 as the sports capital of the world.
00:30 In fact, Southern Nevada is an athlete's dream.
00:33 If you're coming to Las Vegas
00:35 for one of its many sporting events,
00:37 make sure you get off the strip to explore
00:39 outside the city on Nevada's neon to nature road trip.
00:44 Beyond the neon glow, Southern Nevada offers everything
00:47 from hiking and biking to ATV and off-roading
00:50 to water sports and rock climbing.
00:52 Rent a car or book a short or full day excursion
00:57 that will pick you up at your hotel.
01:00 Explore Good Springs by ATV.
01:02 Good Springs is a 120 year old ghost town
01:05 that is home to the Pioneer Saloon,
01:07 the oldest bar in Southern Nevada.
01:10 Head to Spring Mountain Ranch State Park.
01:14 Just a half hour from Vegas, this historic site
01:16 has amazing scenery that's best seen by hiking,
01:19 biking, or even driving.
01:24 Here in Boulder City, you can take a guided kayak tour
01:27 on the Black Canyon Water Trail
01:29 or go rafting on the Colorado River.
01:32 In Southern Nevada, you can experience
01:36 hiking, climbing, and camping.
01:38 I love off-roading with my ATV in places like Logandale,
01:42 which has great trails.
01:44 Finally, for golfers.
01:45 About 80 miles north of Las Vegas,
01:48 Mesquite offers many championship golf courses,
01:51 including courses designed by Arnold Palmer and Jack Nicklaus.
01:56 I'm pro hockey star and Las Vegas resident, Derek England.
02:00 To learn more about Nevada's Neon to Nature road trip
02:03 or to find out more about all the amazing activities
02:05 within a short drive of Las Vegas,
02:08 visit travelnevada.com.
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