Chapter 13: Intermontane West

Las Vegas, Nevada is located in the Intermontane West. It is the largest metropolitan area in the region. In fact, the most populated regions of Nevada are along its border to California.  Recently many retired people have been attracted to this area because Las Vegas is a highly populated area of entertainment. It's the city that is constantly entertaining with gambling, shows, and alcohol. The most action is noted along the strip.

But amidst the shuffle of entertainment and all the buildings to entertain, near Las Vegas lies the beauty of nature's desert. The region around Las Vegas which includes Mohave Desert and Death Valley where less than 8 inches of rain fall each year. It is considered the "true desert." Although the arid climate is so dry, there is so much beauty in the formations of rock.

Sources:
http://naturallyearthfriendly.com/mother-nature-is-fascinatingly-close-to-the-las-vegas-strip/
http://shellysoundsoff.blogspot.com/2013/02/will-i-see-you-in-las-vegas.html