Monthly Archives: June 2015

Daily Neon: El Cortez

June 11, 2015
The El Cortez Casino in Downtown Las Vegas

The El Cortez neon sign in Downtown Las Vegas, Nevada

Located at 6th Street and Fremont, it opened in 1941 and is still open today.

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How to Use a Casino Free Spins Bonus

June 10, 2015
Slot Machine

Casino Free Spins Bonus

Did you know money for free can be earned at online casinos? On slot machines you can play for free through free spins bonuses (even with no deposits most of the times). While playing for free, the profits earned are yours and you can keep them.How this works is now must be a question in your mind ,so do you want to know this?Below are details you can go through to know all about this.

Online gambling sites offers a free spins bonus which is an offer by the casino on slot machines to get familiar with that related slot machine and to get acquainted with the casino too. You can try NetEnt free spins for latest offers. Generally, only some selected new slot games are offered to play. Depending on the casino to casino, the offer differs but the main principle remains the same that is play for free. If you win then the winnings are then converted into a bonus and you can unlock it through wager. Usually between 20x and 30x is such a wager. You can keep the money you have won if you continue playing, this also includes the profits that you make along. The wager will slightly be higher than the usual when you use ano-deposit bonus. After the basic bonus is cleared by you, most casinos offer another bonus on your first deposit, so you can have even another chance to get more money for playing.

Free play bonus is the another opportunity in the online casino to play for free. Online casino gives you the opportunity to get a set amount of time to play for free.You are allowed to keep your winnings after this set time has expired. $100 or $200 is the maximum of these winnings. Your winnings are then converted into a bonus and that has to be wagered.

Sometimes some players do not want to play for the real money and of course you do not have to.There is an option on many slot machines where you can just play for the fun. No downloading is required and no account formation is needed for that.You can play without any time limit and without any real risk. Just for entertainment and fun this is a great way for enjoyment in a busy life.

Gambling can be dangerous if you become addictive so please be aware. Always play carefully as gambling can be lots of fun if played wisely. So play for enjoyment and fun,manage your finances by setting your limits. You should always stop when your limits doesn’t allow. Limits can be in the form of money or time depending on you.

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Daily Neon: Red Barn

Red Barn neon sign

Red Barn Classic Neon Cocktail Glass

The Red Barn began its existence in the late 1950’s as an antique store at 1317 Tropicana Ave. In the early 1960’s new owners converted it into a bar that became popular due to its proximity to the new university on Maryland Parkway. By the end of the decade, the bar had become a favorite entertainment spot for Las Vegas’ emerging gay community. The Red Barn closed in 1988 and owner Claude Howard donated its classic cocktail glass sign to the Allied Arts Council.  Installed as part of the Neon museum on November 15, 2000.

Built by Young Electric Sign Company (YESCO)
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Daily Neon: Gateway Motel

June 8, 2015
Gateway Motel

Gateway Motel on the north end of the Strip on the corner of Charleston and Las Vegas Blvd.

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Fletcher Canyon Trail, Mt Charleston, Nevada

June 5, 2015

Hiking in Mt. Charleston, Fletcher Canyon.

Fletcher Canyon Trailhead in the Spring Mountains National Recreational Area

This is a great hike, 1.8-2 miles one way, this is a relative easy hike. The starting elevation is at 6,822 ft and goes up to 7,610 ft to the narrow canyon.  This hike is frequented by lots of hikers with their dogs. On one visit we saw over 20 different dogs with their owners. (If you bring your dog, make sure you pick up after your pets, thank you!) On the trail, you may cross a stream of cold mountain water (seasonal). Follow the foot path climbing up as the canyon walls narrow and you enter a slot canyon filled with living trees, ferns, wild roses; as well as debris (logs, rocks) washed down by flash floods. You will eventually dead end at an obstacle rock. This is the turn around point for most hikers.  More adventurous hikers tell us you can get around the rock and continue on to Stanley B. Springs.

Time on Hike: 2-3 hours depending on your resting/downtime.

SR 157 at Fletcher Canyon Trailhead- looking up towards Kyle Canyon

Driving directions: 15 N from Las Vegas to 95 N toward Reno, W on SR 157 (Mt. Charleston – Kyle Canyon) 18.1 miles (which is 1/2 mile past junction with SR 158); look for small parking area and trailhead on R (N) side of road just before reaching the USFS Visitors Center. There is very limited parking

In Fletcher Canyon looking down

Looking up at Fletcher Peak 10,319 ft / 3,145 m

GPS track of our hike, covered 4 miles up and back on the trail.

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Daily Neon: Binion’s Gambling Hall Sign

June 4, 2015
Binion's Gambling Hall & Hotel, Horseshoe

Binion’s Gambling Hall & Hotel formerly named the Horseshoe

Binion’s Gambling Hall, formally known as the Horseshoe is located in downtown Las Vegas, Nevada on the Fremont Street Experience.

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