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With the desert climate and water shortage, the landscape in a number of locations in Las Vegas is rapidly changing from a green valley to a rocky mountain.

The UNLV community however still offers some relatively lush areas for the man’s best friend.

If you just moved in the neighborhood or already live there, but recently got a puppy, perhaps you wonder where to take your 4-legged friend for a run.

As noted in the Las Vegas entry on About.com, one of the the nearby options in the UNLV community is Molasky Park Dog Run, part of the Molasky Family Park.

The 10-acre park is located on 1065 E. Twain Ave, off of Katie Road and it includes three dog runs, sitting areas, waste receptacles and water taps.

However for those who are in need of a complete getaway from all the noise and who also have transportation, there is also Mount Charleston, located in the outskirts of the city.

According to the Nevada’s InterMind Internet website;

“The secret to keeping cool during the hot summer months is a trip to Mount Charleston, 45 miles north west of Las Vegas, take Highway 95, turn off onto Highway 157 at Kyle Canyon. Temperatures here average 20 to 30 degrees cooler than the city.

Located in the Toiyabe National Forest in Nevada. Mount Charleston stands at 11,918 feet and offers a tranquil contrast to the excitement and high energy of Las Vegas. The Mount Charleston Wilderness contains 18,000 acres of bristlecone pine, the most extensive stand of these ancient trees in the Intermountain Region. Its high, cool forested mountain landscape is in sharp contrast to the surrounding desert landscape, much like an oasis. There are numerous outdoor activities here such as horseback riding, hiking, camping and picnicking. Call the U.S. Forest Service for more information.”     

For a complete list of parks and facilities in Las Vegas go to http://www.accessclarkcounty.com/depts/parks/Documents/parkinfo.pdf

For additional information, visit the official Clark County Parks & Recreation website at http://www.accessclarkcounty.com/depts/Parks/Pages/homepage.aspx.