Things To Do With the Family in Las Vegas

August 21, 2013
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Things to do with family in Las Vegas

When people think of Las Vegas, they of course think of casino gambling. But when thinking about the city in terms of a family vacation, many question if there are enough activities for children. The truth is that there are so many that children should have little cause to ever feel bored. Many of the casino resorts are in fact family friendly and do offer activities for children. These can include displays, shows museums and other fun places to visit. In many instances the entertainment is free.

If visiting Caesar’s Palace, head to the Forum Shops to view an impressive 50,000 gallon aquarium known as the Atlantic Aquarium. Filled with salt water, the aquarium is home to literally hundreds of fish. The fish are fed in the afternoon by a diver so if you time your visit right, you can witness this interesting event. Additionally, starting at 10 am, every hour a show known as “Fall of Atlantis” plays. The cost to watch is free.

Madame Tussaud’s is another place that children like to visit. This famous wax museum features hundreds of celebrities, athletes and historical figures all replicated in wax. Some of the exhibits here are interactive. For instance, in one exhibit you can snap a photograph of yourself marrying infamous bachelor, George Clooney. If sports are more your thing, you can preserve a memory by snapping a picture of yourself golfing with Tiger Woods. A third option is appearing on the American Idol stage. Madame Tussaud’s can be found at the Venetian, right along the Vegas Strip.

So many fun activities can be found in Vegas that by day’s end your children will be ready to go to sleep.

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Carpenter 1 Fire Update Day 11 Hot Spot Map 7:15am

July 11, 2013
Hot Spot Map Carpenter Fire 1- Mt Charleston July 11 2013 7:15 am PST - Click to view Large Map

Hot Spot Map Carpenter Fire 1- Mt Charleston July 11 2013 7:15 am PST - Click to view Large Map

Here is the latest map. It looks less smokey upon the mountain this morning and there has been some rain come through. I hope it helps. Last Night, fire could be seen from the Las Vegas Valley as flames came over the ridge behind Red Rock Canyon.

Hot Spot Map Carpenter Fire 1- Mt Charleston July 11 2013 7:15 am PST - Click to view Large Map

Hot Spot Animation Carpenter Fire 1- Mt Charleston July 11 2013 7:15 am PST - Click to view animation

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Carpenter 1 Fire Update Day 10 Hot Spot Map 5:30pm

July 10, 2013
Carpenter 1 Fire Mt. Charleston 7/10/2013 5:00pm Click to View Larger Map

Carpenter 1 Fire Mt. Charleston 7/10/2013 5:00pm Click to View Larger Map

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Carpenter 1 Fire Update- Day 10- 25K+ Acres Burned 10:45 am

Carpenter 1 Fire New Map Released

Carpenter 1 Fire New Map Released - Click to View

Carpenter 1 Wildfire Update: Wednesday, July10, 2013 9:00 a.m.

Fire activity increased on Tuesday from southwest winds gusting up to 30 mph. The fire pushed northeast, through Harris Springs and Prospect Springs onto Bureau of Land Management property. An additional 5,767 acres burned, one commercial structure and five others were lost on the Prospect Ranch. The fire slopped north across Kyle Canyon Road around Mile Marker 6, east of Harris Springs Road. Dozers, engines and hand crews worked late into the night to stop the fire growth in this location. Overnight burnout operations on Tuesday brought a blackened line to the edge of the Rainbow Subdivision. On Tuesday, helicopters flew more than 43 hours and dropped 162,000 gallons of water on the fire. Four Single Engine Air Tankers (SEATS) each dropped two loads of retardant and the Very Large Air Tanker (VLAT) supported these operations.

Today’s Activity

Additionally, 274 firefighters joined the incident for Wednesday’s shift. Fire managers are expecting another active fire day, with weather conditions similar to Tuesday. Firefighters are working with dozers to build containment lines around the 3-400 acre slopover across Kyle Canyon Road. Large helicopters will support this operation with water and retardant drops. Hot Shot crews will work to strengthen the containment lines on the west side of the fire, above Lee Spring. On the north side of the fire, by Rainbow Subdivision, crews will continue to strengthen the fire edge near Cathedral Rock.

Strategic burnout operations will continue in Lovell Canyon, moving to the northeast. The fire has burned into lighter fuels and flatter terrain on this eastern side, and fire managers are optimistic about containing this fire edge and further securing the Prospect and Harris Ranch areas.

Current Situation

Total Personnel 1,077
Size 25,524 acres
Percent Contained 10%
Fuels Involved Pinyon Juniper
Fire Behavior Running fire behavior with short crown runs. Group tree torching and spotting.
Significant Events The Great Basin Incident Management Team #2 assumed command of the Carpenter 1 Fire at 0600 on Sunday, July 7.
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Carpenter 1 Fire Day 10 Hot Spot Map 7:30am

Carpenter 1 Fire Mt. Charleston 7/10/2013 7:30am Click to View Larger Map

Carpenter 1 Fire Mt. Charleston 7/10/2013 7:30am Click to View Larger Map

Carpenter 1 Fire Mt. Charleston 7/10/2013 7:30am

Hot Spot History - Carpenter 1 Fire Mt. Charleston 7/10/2013 7:30am Click to View Animation

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