Springs Preserve is an educational gem in the middle of Las Vegas. It is full of interactive exhibits about the natural springs that started Las Vegas, water in the desert and the Hoover dam, desert habitats and the plants and animals that live there, the history of Las Vegas, natural history of Nevada and more.
Writing Prompts
What contributed to Las Vegas becoming a boom town?
Describe some of the traits an animal must have to survive in the desert.
Explain the role of the springs in the creation of the city of Las Vegas.