Mount Charleston, the highest point in the area, the town is in a valley of the Spring Mountains to the northwest of Las Vegas, noted for the Mount Charleston Lodge, a rustic hotel. Temperatures are from 20 to 30 degrees lower than in Las Vegas, making it a popular place for Las Vegans to escape the heat. The Mt. Charleston area also provides hiking and biking trails, breathtaking waterfalls and various high desert wildlife. In the winter there is skiing, sledding and all around winter fun. Also, in the area is atomic testing history where you can safely view where atom history was made on the Nellis Air force testing base from the 40’s to 60’s. If more time is needed we will charge at 30 minute increments. This is a private tour meaning you will travel with your own group.