A trip to "Mars"

My husband and I found the Red Rock Canyon on our trip to Las Vegas in September of 2015.  It was such a pleasant surprise!

Red Rock Canyon

Leave the bright lights and gambling excitement of LasVegas strip,

Take a ride, not far out of the city, it’ll be worth the trip,

To the Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area,

It looks like you’ve landed on Mars, so don’t let it scare ya,

In the desert of Nevada, scenic Red rock formations,

At 3000 feet tall, one of God’s finest creations,

Majestic, awe-inspiring, it will take your breath away,

Forget the blackjack in Vegas, it’s here you will stay,

With the sun beating down, in the dry desert heat,

 And stunning red layered rocks beneath your feet,

And white clouds dotting the rich blue sky,

You will gaze into the distance and ask yourself why,

Why didn’t I come here before, who knew?

Las Vegas has a well-hidden secret known to few?

The lights and action in Vegas are entertaining, that’s right,

But a trip to the likes of Mars is an amazing sight!!

Tammy Harvey

Written:  10/29/2017