Helicopter Sightseeing

Are You Plannng A Group Outing To Las Vegas Or The Grand Canyon?

Saturday, August 28, 2010 by Shanna Stenehjem from Sales & Marketing

Maverick Aviation Group will make sure it's unforgettable!

Group tours are perfect for birthday parties, special anniversaries, corporate team-building events, business meetings, reunions and social gatherings with your friends and family.

Maverick's existing airline or helicopter tours showcases Las Vegas and the Grand Canyon. We can also customize an excursion for you and your group. The possibilities are endless - from the Valley of Fire, Mount Charleston and Hoover Dam to area golf courses and vineyards. Each of our sightseeing tours delivers breathtaking scenery.

We welcome all ages and can accommodate any party size. Some groups have ranged in number from 18 to more than 300. We've been repeatedly told that our sightseeing tours are the most fun they've ever had!

Excellence and quality mean everything to us. With Maverick Aviation Group, you can expect VIP service, safety and convenience at the best prices possible.

We can even arrange ground transport to and from our terminal. For more information or help planning your group tour, call 702-948-1311 or visit Maverick Groups.

Travel To The Grand Canyon By Bus, Car Or Airplane. What's your choice?

Friday, August 20, 2010 by Shanna Stenehjem from Sales & Marketing

A frequent question asked by sightseeing visitors is how to get to the Grand Canyo

n from Las Vegas. The answer depends on several things. Remember, the Grand Canyon is huge (277 miles long and up to 18 miles wide). Visitors can opt to visit its West, South or North Rims. The West Rim is the one that is closet to Las Vegas at 121 miles away. Although the South Rim is situated only 180 miles from Las Vegas, the highway distance is much greater. It’s actually 280 miles, which takes approximately six hours to drive. Similarly, the North Rim is located 275 miles from Las Vegas.

So what’s the best way for you to get to the Grand Canyon? There are several considerations visitors should keep in mind. Which rim do you want to go to? How much vacation time do you have available? What are the costs involved with getting there? And how willing or able you are to drive long distances.

Below we’ll highlight the most popular ways to get to the Grand Canyon along with some of their benefits and drawbacks.

Which rim?
Here’s a little information to help you decide which Grand Canyon rim to visit:

The West Rim, which is home to the famous Skywalk glass bridge, is nearest to Las Vegas. It is not part of the Grand Canyon National Park but lies on the Hualapai Indian reservation. There are many scenic viewpoints and other activities in the area that include whitewater rafting, wagon rides and cultural demonstrations.

The North

Rim is far less crowded than the South Rim. Enhanced by extreme erosion, the views are thought to be better here. Many visitors who travel to the North Rim by car like to make a short detour and explore Zion National Park on the way. Note: The temperatures at the North Rim are 10 to 20 degrees cooler than those at the South Rim, and it is closed during the winter months due to snow.

The South Rim and its visitor services and facilities are open year round. This is the most popular part of the Grand Canyon. The majority of the 5 million tourists who visit each year go here. There’s a free shuttle bus that provides transportation to a variety of overlooks as well as an easy mile-long trail that follows the rim. Plenty of options for accommodations are available in Grand Canyon Village, and visitors will enjoy the area’s historic landmarks, hiking opportunities and ranger-led programs.

Taking a Grand Canyon bus tour
Numerous bus tours are offered from Las Vegas to the Grand Canyon South Rim. They are convenient, especially for those who can’t or don’t want to drive. Be aware, however, that on average this type of ground tour takes about 14 hours—during which you’ll only spend two to three hours at your Grand Canyon destination. This is due to the long drive that is required to get there.

Driving to the Grand Canyon yourself by car
Driving to the Grand Canyon from Las Vegas allows you more flexibility and privacy than other travel options. Plus, you can visit whichever rim you desire. It tends to be most affordable for those who want to bring large families along and is best when you have a couple of vacation days at your disposal. However, you can make the journey from Las Vegas in one day. This requires an early start and enough energy to spend 12 hours or more (if stops are made for bathroom and food breaks) in transit. Depending on how long you stay at the Grand Canyon South Rim to check out viewpoints, hike and take photos at the overlooks, you should arrive back in Las Vegas by late evening.

Going via Grand Canyon plane or helicopter tour
Airplane transportation to the Grand Canyon’s West Rim and South Rim takes 20 and 40 minutes respectively—which is a huge time savings compared to the three- and six-hour drives required by bus or car. Surprisingly, this option is less expensive than you might expect, and it provides unique aerial viewing opportunities as well as increased sightseeing time at the Grand Canyon.

Maverick Airlines provides some wonderful opportunities for experiencing the Grand Canyon without the headache of driving yourself there. If you are interested in the South Rim and would like to enter the Grand Canyon National Park, check out the Grand Canyon Explorer package for $319 (all inclusive). Maybe you’ll want to add on a helicopter tour and enjoy the bird’s-eye perspective of this natural wonder as well? Maverick Airlines’ Canyon Dream package includes air transportation to and from the South Rim, an awe-inspiring 25-minute helicopter tour over the Grand Canyon and plenty of time for sightseeing by foot.
If you’d prefer the see the nearby West Rim, consider the Grand Canyon Western Territory tour. This magnificent package includ

es a stroll across the Skywalk, so you’ll have a chance to walk on air! It costs only $294 (all inclusive).

Both Maverick Airlines and Maverick Helicopters offer numerous deals to visitors who want to travel to the Grand Canyon from Las Vegas. It’s worth your time to research these different options and pick the mode of transportation that allows you the longest stretch at the Grand Canyon—so you’ll have enough time to create memories that will last a lifetime!

For more information on Grand Canyon tours and transportation options call our travel experts at 1-888-261-4414 or visit Maverick Aviation Group.

Grand Canyon West Airport Is On The Rise

Monday, July 5, 2010 by Shanna Stenehjem from Sales & Marketing

Grand Canyon West Airport, which is located on the Hualapai Indian Reservation in Arizona, is getting bigger and better. Next month, a new 20,000-square-foot terminal and welcome center will open. Some of the guest services to be provided there include a concierge, ticketing area, gift shop, shuttle station and café. Plans have also been announced for a new runway to be built that will be 5,000 feet long and 75 feet wide with adjacent helipads to accommodate helicopters. It’s expected to be completed by the end of 2010.

Maverick Helicopters offers many tours to Grand Canyon West, which is located approximately 120 miles east of Las Vegas. In fact, the air sightseeing company recently launched its Skywalk Odyssey West Rim tour, where visitors are shuttled there to stroll across the amazing glass bridge attraction. Other Maverick West Rim Helicopters tours land at including;

Grand Canyon Western Rim Territory - Witness the magnificent Grand Canyon Skywalk
Duration: approximately 5 hours (hotel to hotel)
Price: $294.00 per person

Indian Territory - Experience the Grand Canyon West Rim
Duration: approximately 7 hours (hotel to hotel)
Price: $599.00 per person

Grand Canyon West Airport opened in the 1980s as a small gravel airstrip. About a decade later, as air traffic increased due to sightseeing tours from Las Vegas, it was paved. Today, it is among Arizona’s most active airports. Long-term plans for improving the facility include adding fueling operations and a weather station.

At Maverick Helicopters, we are pleased about the popularity of Grand Canyon West as a tourist destination. We look forward to growing with the airport and bringing many more Las Vegas visitors there in the years to come.

Written By: Renee LiButti

Bridal Party Thank You Tour With Maverick Helicopters

Sunday, June 20, 2010 by Leanne Semenza from Wedding & Event Planning

Now, you have decided to exchange your vows in Las Vegas at one of the many famous chapels, hotels or event centers and your wedding party has taken the time and expense to be with their loved ones on the day your lives will change forever. How do you express your love and thanks for their support and being here with you?

The perfect thank you is a before or after the wedding flight on one of Maverick Helicopter's many Grand Canyon or Las Vegas Strip night helicopter tours. How adventurous and exciting would this be?

Or, perhaps, a Grand Canyon landing flight with the an added bonus of river rafting through the scenic Black Canyon on the Colorado River.

MAVERICK RIVER RAFTING TOUR- One of the most amazing ways to experience the Grand Canyon is with a landing tour and the added bonus of river rafting through the scenic Black Canyon on the Colorado River.

Duration: approximately 9.5 hours (hotel to hotel)

Rate: $529.00 per person (price includes all fees and taxes)

Maverick Helicopters offers unique sightseeing tours that can be customized just for you as a wonderful surprise "thank you" for your bridal party. Choose a Grand Canyon landing flight or an air only flight that includes highlights of Hoover Dam, Lake Mead, Lake Las Vegas and Fortification Hill and the famous Las Vegas Strip.

Maverick Helicopters Shows Families a Good Time

Sunday, May 30, 2010 by Shanna Stenehjem from Sales & Marketing

Las Vegas With Kids
Maverick Helicopters Shows Families a Good Time

There are many ways to enjoy the excitement of Las Vegas and have an unforgettable vacation with your entire family. Young children, teens and adults will have a blast together on an air sightseeing adventure with Maverick Helicopters. Two of the company’s tours are even geared toward visitors of all ages.

The Vegas Nights tour is an experience that will be remembered and treasured forever. In the evening when the lights of Las Vegas are at their most spectacular, you’ll take off in one of our luxurious ECO-Star helicopters. Like going on a carnival ride, children are thrilled to fly—plus, there’s no stomaching-lurching sensation in a helicopter. You’ll cruise along the world-famous Strip as your pilot delivers amazing views from a bird’s-eye perspective. Some of the things you’ll see include the Luxor pyramid, the Excalibur castle, the New York-New York skyline and a half-scale replica of the Eiffel Tower. You’ll glide past the Stratosphere Tower, which is the tallest freestanding tower west of the Mississippi. A Vegas City Nights tour also encompasses Downtown, so you’ll soar over Glitter Gulch and may even spot a light show in progress at Fremont Street Experience. The whole journey will be packed with a kaleidoscope of incredible sights!

If you’d prefer to get away from the hustle and bustle of Las Vegas, join Maverick Helicopters on its popular Grand Canyon Explorer tour. Your journey will begin with a 40-minute flight aboard a Beechcraft 1900D aircraft to the South Rim. The whole family will be in awe of the sweeping views of Mother Nature’s masterpiece as the jet lands at the Grand Canyon National Park Airport. You’ll be taken via ground transportation to the Grand Canyon National Park and given a couple of hours to wander around. It’s a perfect afternoon for energetic kids and teens who can explore trails leading to breathtaking viewpoints. You’ll see rugged cliffs surrounding the enormous gorge, along with the raging Colorado River. Parents can even use this visit as an opportunity to impart some of the area’s history, geology and rich culture. Your only dilemma will be deciding where to eat the delicious boxed lunch we provide.

Seeing the glamour of the Las Vegas skyline or one of the world’s natural wonders…these are just two options. Maverick Helicopters offers many other tours that equally appealing. The choices are endless and your memories will be priceless!

Three Ways to Experience the Grand Canyon

Monday, May 3, 2010 by Shanna Stenehjem from Sales & Marketing

Planning a trip to the Grand Canyon?

There are many exciting ways to experience Mother Nature’s most magnificent gorge. In fact, Maverick Aviation Group can bring you to the Grand Canyon on one of its countless air tours. Since the company boasts three distinct brands—Maverick Helicopters, Maverick Airlines and Mustang Helicopters—there are a variety of sightseeing excursions to choose from. Are you outdoorsy and interested in riding on the Colorado River? Would you prefer to just sit back and take in the postcard-worthy views of the nearby West Rim? Or are you more of a far-flung explorer who wants to go to the South Rim and check out the area by plane, from a helicopter and on foot? When it comes to the Grand Canyon—the most picturesque of places—Maverick Aviation Group offers it all!

For the Adventurous
If you love being in the great outdoors, then there’s no better way to see the Grand Canyon than on Maverick Helicopters’ River Rafting Tour. First of all, you’ll board a helicopter at the Las Vegas terminal for a scenic morning flight over the desert valley to the canyon’s West Rim. After some sublime sightseeing, you’ll circle back and land at the Boulder City Airport, where you’ll be driven to the base of Hoover Dam—another awe-inspiring sight that you get to take in from a truly unique perspective! Next, you’ll board a fully motorized raft for a spectacular 12-mile journey down the Colorado River. There’ll be stops at several splendid spots, where you can swim, climb on the rocks or just soak up the sun. (Note: a swimsuit, sunscreen, sunglasses and a hat with a wide brim are highly recommended for this tour.) This thrilling day concludes with lunch on Willow Beach.

For the Laid-Back
Do you love tours where you get to sit back and let someon

e else do the driving? Well, nothing is more awesome than being seated on a state-of-the-art helicopter while taking in the aerial views offered by Mustang Helicopters’ pilots. On the Free Spirit Tour you’ll go to the South Las Vegas terminal and hop on a flight that passes over Lake Mead, Hoover Dam and Fortification Hill. Upon reaching the spectacular West Rim of the Grand Canyon, your helicopter will make a 3,500-foot descent below the rim and land on Hualapai Indian Reservation territory near the Colorado River. You’ll be able to get out and enjoy a champagne toast and snacks while spending some downtime amid the rugged terrain. The tour concludes with a return flight that features more amazing views of River Mountain, Black Mountain and the South Las Vegas valley.

For

the Venturesome
If you want to see the most beloved and well-known portion of the Grand Canyon—its South Rim—then Maverick Airlines’ Canyon Dream Air and Land Tour is for you. This journey offers a little bit of everything! You’ll head to the South Las Vegas terminal and board a luxury jet that will take you on a 40-minute flight to the Grand Canyon National Park Airport. After landing, you’ll hop on a helicopter for a jaw-dropping 25-minute helicopter tour of the area, which features the Tower of Ra, the Kaibab National Forest and the mighty Colorado River. And that’s not all! Next, you’ll be shuttled to the Grand Canyon National Park, where you can spend a leisurely couple hours strolling along trails, checking out viewpoints and eating a gourmet box lunch.

No matter what kind of person you are or which tour you choose, Maverick Aviation Group guarantees you’ll make memories to last a lifetime!

Catch the Sunrise or Sunset with Maverick Helicopter Tours!

Thursday, April 29, 2010 by Shanna Stenehjem from Sales & Marketing

Shining Moments
Catch the Sunrise or Sunset with Maverick Helicopters!

If you had to choose, which would be your favorite time of day—sunrise or sunset? Some people like to see the sun come up in the morning and slowly illuminate the world with its golden rays. Others prefer to see it sink beneath the horizon. That’s when the sky showcases lovely shades of orange, pink and purple and when the stars begin to twinkle.
Maverick Helicopters offers tours that glorify both times of day at one of the world’s most inspiring locations—the Grand Canyon. Can you imagine a better place to enjoy a sunrise or sunset than this epic natural wonder?

Early risers should go on Maverick Helicopters’ Grand Canyon Sunrise Tour. Departing at 7 a.m., it begins with a flyby ofthe Hoover Dam, a majestic sight when bathed in the morning sunlight. You’ll also pass over Lake Mead and Fortification Hill, both in brilliant shadows, before coming upon the Grand Canyon and making a 3,500-foot descent beneath its rim. After the helicopter lands, you’ll set foot in the famed gorge and enjoy a continental breakfast while watching the sun brighten the red-hued craggy cliffs and raging Colorado River.

If you’re a lover of sunsets, don’t despair. Maverick Helicopters’ Wind Dancer Sunset Landing Tour replicates many of the same highlights found on the Grand Canyon Sunrise Tour, just at a later time of day. For example, this helicopter tour includes passing over Hoover Dam and Fortification Hill when they are enveloped in radiant twilight glows. Then, as the sky

displays a kaleidoscope of color, you’ll reach the Grand Canyon. Amid a spectacle of light, the helicopter will drop beneath the rim and land on a plateau near the Colorado River. You’ll step off and be served a glass of champagne and hors d’oeuvres while you take in the polychromatic landscape.

Both helicopter tours conclude with return flights over Downtown Las Vegas and the world-famous Strip, which add to the day’s unforgettable sights. Remember, no matter which sightseeing tour you choose, you are guaranteed an amazing show by Mother Nature—one that is sure to lift your spirits. A gorgeous sunrise at the Grand Canyon will start your day off full of hope, and a stunning sunset will make you thankful for all the beautiful things this world has to offer.

Written by: Renee LiButti

Vegas Night Helicopter Tour

Sunday, April 11, 2010 by Shanna Stenehjem from Sales & Marketing

Be The King (Or Queen) Of The Sky

Imagine flying over the sparkling lights of Las Vegas in your own private helicopter night tour—and bringing along a special someone!

With Maverick Helicopter's Las Vegas Night Tour you will get to see the Entertainment Capital of the World from the best possible viewing point—the sky!

Las Vegas Night Tour And Stratosphere Views

Experience a breathtaking Vegas helicopter night tour over the Strip and Downtown Las Vegas in the “limousine” of the sky, Maverick Helicopters’ seven-passenger ECO-Star helicopter. Among its amenities are theater-style individual leather seats, noise-reduction headsets with voice-activated microphones and wraparound glass for outstanding visibility. It also offers the highest level of safety in the industry.

Each second of the Vegas night helicopter tour is filled with a new visual discovery. You will see the city’s famous hotels and marquees from this unusual vantage point—and while they are illuminated so majestically. What could be better than an after-dark sightseeing helicopter tour like this one?

This is a one-of-a-kind experience that you’ll never forget!

Hoover Dam Tour And 10 Things to Love About It

Tuesday, April 6, 2010 by Shanna Stenehjem from Sales & Marketing

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WINTER SPRING SUMMER OR FALL.. the Grand Canyon beckons you

Wednesday, February 10, 2010 by Leanne Semenza from Wedding & Event Planning

No matter what your preference might be the Grand Canyon is always there for you. I cannot think of another venue that compares with the great outdoors when it comes to inspiring wedding-day awe and adventure. Fly the Maverick skies on your personally designed and customized Grand Canyon Helicopter tour.

Whether you choose our Grand Canyon wedding package, Grand Canyon Sunset , Sunset Brilliance, Valley of Fire, Twilight Dream Standard or Extended or our Las Vegas Neon Lights wedding package your helicopter tour and wedding festivities will be an everlasting memory for you and your wedding party.

Let Maverick Helicopters plan your wedding event that most people only dream of. Imagine departing for your private helicopter tour on your charter for the most fantastic Grand Canyon wedding that eliminates all the stress and worry of planning one of the most important days in your lives. Think majestic rock formations that seem to reach the sky when you are 3,500 below the rim of the Grand Canyon where your private wedding ceremony will take place. Not to mention the brilliant colors when the sun is setting during your return flight to Las Vegas to find the entertainment capitol of world lit up with hundreds of thousands of neon lights to guide you back to the reality of the life you will share with the one you love.

Or, perhaps, you prefer to be on top of the world overlooking the most extraordinary and colorful valley of red rock formations that nature has to offer at the Valley of Fire, as the name suggests. Our private helicopter tours to the wedding site of the Valley of Fire will also give you the adventure of a helicopter tour over the West Rim of the Grand Canyon if you choose our top of the line package Sunset Brilliance.

Whatever time of year you want to plan your wedding event Maverick Helicopters will get you there rather it be to the Grand Canyon, Valley of Fire or one of several packages you can choose over the lights of the Las Vegas strip.

The best weather months for Las Vegas and the surrounding areas are May and October. The summer months you will plan for the hotter weather with cooler attire and for the winter you would want to bring along a jacket. Whatever month you choose, you will not need to compete with Mother Nature because the Grand Canyon and Valley of Fire never disappoints.

All of Maverick Helicopter's Grand Canyon tours and wedding packages includes a flight over Lake Las Vegas, Hoover Dam and Lake Mead. Your adventure sightseeing tour will also in flying over Fortification Hill, an extinct volcano, the Bowl of Fire along with many other breathtaking views.

All of Maverick Helicopter's tour and wedding packages will be an adventure you will not soon forget and the VIP service is not to be matched.

For further information please contact:

Leanne Semenza

Wedding and Sales Coordinator

Maverick Helicopters

702.261.0007

702.948.1325 direct

702.798.3017 fax

www.maverickhelicopter.com

lsemenza@maverickaviationgroup.com

How To Get Around In Las Vegas

Sunday, January 31, 2010 by Shanna Stenehjem from Sales & Marketing

Las Vegas Neon Strip Helicopter Tour View

Once you’ve booked your flight to Las Vegas, you still have important transportation decisions to make—mainly figuring out how you will get around the ever-bustling Entertainment Capital of the World. Unfortunately, the city’s public transport system is nowhere near as comprehensive as the one in London. But if you want to avoid hiring a car, you can manage quite well with what’s available. In fact, you’ll find there are many different ways to explore Las Vegas by ground—and by air. So here’s some information to help you plan out your transportation before you arrive.

Going to and from the Airport
Most flights land at McCarran International Airport, which is located near the Strip. It’s one of the busiest airports in the world. McCarran International Airport is comprised of two terminals. Domestic flights arrive at Terminal 1, and international flights—such as those operated by Virgin Atlantic, British Airways and bmi—arrive at Terminal 2. There are several companies that offer transportation to and from the airport. They are located outside the baggage claim area at Terminal 1. Bell Trans, CLS, Gray Line/Coach USA and Showtime all provide shuttles that go to the Strip and Downtown Las Vegas for less than $10. There is also a taxi queue. The fare is $3.30 for the first mile, plus $2.40 for each additional mile and $0.20 for every 24 seconds of waiting. You can have up to five passengers for no additional charge, but there’s a $1.80 fee for every fare originating at the airport. Another option is to rent a limousine. The cost is not as high as you might imagine. The hourly fee for a basic sedan limo starts at $39. And, if you do decide you’d like to hire a care, there’s a free shuttle bus that will take you to the McCarran Rent-a-Car Center, which is home to 12 major car rental companies. It departs every five minutes.

Getting Around by Ground
Aside from walking, you have six options for ground transportation in Las Vegas—bus, trolley, taxi, limousine, monorail and rental car.

Bus
The Regional Transportation Commission of Southern Nevada operates several bus systems in Las Vegas. CAT (Citizens Area Transit) covers the greater Las Vegas valley. The gold double-decker Deuce, reminiscent of London’s red buses, operates along the Strip 24 hours a day with stops at most of the city’s major resorts. The ACE Rapid Transit System is being launched in early 2010 to provide quick connections between Downtown Las Vegas, the Las Vegas Convention Center and the Strip. For routes, schedules and fares, call 001-800-228-3911 or visit rtcsouthernnevada.com.

Trolley
The Las Vegas Strip Trolley provides hop-on, hop-off sightseeing travel along the Strip and beyond. It has stops at all the major hotels and goes as far south as the Silverton. There are also routes that will take you to Downtown Las Vegas, the Las Vegas Convention Center and Hard Rock Hotel. Riding in the Las Vegas Strip Trolley’s colourful coach with its brass fixtures, park lighting and wooden benches is a unique experience. For schedules and rates, call 001-877-332-8689 or visit lasvegasstriptrolley.com.

Taxi

You’ll find taxi queues in front of all the major hotels, shopping centres and visitors’ attractions in Las Vegas. You may have a short wait during busy periods, but generally there is always a steady flow of cabs coming and going. Taxi fares are outlined in the “Going to and from the Airport” section above. If you’d like to arrange a cab in advance, here are some companies that are registered with the Nevada Taxicab Authority to contact.

•    Ace (001-702-736-8383)
•    Checker (001-702-873-8012)
•    Desert Cab Company (001-702-386-9102)
•    Lucky Cab Company (001-702-477-7555)
•    Star/Yellow Cabs (001-702-873-2000)
•    Western Cab Company (001-702-736-8000)
•    Whittlesea Blue Cab Co. (001-702-384-6111)

Monorail
The Las Vegas Monorail provides a quick, easy and affordable way for visitors to travel along the east side of the Strip in air-conditioned comfort. It’s a state-of-the-art, automated rail system that runs above the city’s streets between the MGM Grand and the Sahara hotel. It has seven centrally located stations, many of which are found at major resorts. There is also a station at the Las Vegas Convention Center. The Las Vegas Monorail runs Mon.-Thur. from 7.00-2.00 and Fri.-Sun. from 7.00-3.00. A single ride ticket is $5 and an all-day pass is $14. Call 001-702-699-8200 or visit lvmonorail.com.

Limousine
Hiring a limousine for a cruise down the Strip or a night on the town will add special memories to your Las Vegas visit. You can select from town cars, sedans, limos, stretch Cadillac Escalades, SUVs, Hummers or—if you are travelling with a big group—limousine buses. Some companies features packages with champagne and roses for the ladies.

•    Bell Trans (001-702-739-7990, bell-trans.com)
•    Celebrity Coaches (001-800-840-0881, celebritylasvegas.com)
•    Las Vegas Limousines (001-702-736-1419, lasvegaslimo.com)
•    On Demand Sedan (001-702-876-2222, odslimo.com)
•    Presidential Limousines (001-702-731-5577, presidentiallimolv.com)

Rental Car
Although public transportation is the most economic way around town, you’ll find hiring a car is affordable and can save you time and hassle if you plan to explore the greater Las Vegas area. The following companies are based at the McCarran Rent-a-Car Center:

•    Advantage (001-800-777-9377, advantage.com)
•    Alamo (001-877-222-9075, alamo.com)
•    Avis (001-800-331-1212, avis.com)
•    Budget (001-800-922-2899, budget.com)
•    Dollar Rent a Car (001-800-800-4000, dollar.com)
•    Enterprise, (001-800-261-7331, enterprise.com)
•    Hertz (001-800-654-2210, hertz.com)
•    National (001-877-222-9058, nationalcar.com)
•    Payless (001-800-729-5377, paylesscarrental.com)
•    Savmor (001-800-634-6779, savmorrac.com)
•    Thrifty (001-800-367-2277, thrifty.com)
•    US Rent-a-Car (001-702-798-6100, us-rentacar.com)

Getting Around by Air

Grand Canyon Helicopter Tour with Maverick

If you’re planning to spend most of your time on the Strip or in the Las Vegas vicinity, then ground transportation will likely meet your needs. However, if you’d like to widen your horizons and explore Southern Nevada and the stunning Southwest, you should consider air transportation options. Maverick Helicopters tour company, a popular air sightseeing attraction based in Las Vegas, has a strong 15-year history of showing visitors the best of the region. Not only do they have an impressive list of helicopter tour packages covering Las Vegas Strip and the West and South Rims' tours of the Grand Canyon, but they can also create a special helicopter charter itinerary to whisk you anywhere you’d like to go—whether it be for a round of golf, a wine tour or a hike in Utah’s Bryce Canyon. For more information, call 001-702-261-0007 or 0800 098 8515. You can also visit Maverick Grand Canyon Helicopter Tours website.

Written by The Travel Gal

Need Las Vegas Visitor Information Maverick Has The 411

Friday, January 22, 2010 by Shanna Stenehjem from Sales & Marketing

Where To Get Visitor Information

When it comes to entertainment and excitement, there’s no place like Las Vegas. Whether you’re a new or returning visitor, you’ll need information to help you plan your trip. Here are three good places to go for advice—before or after you arrive!

Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority (LVCVA)
As their name implies, the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority is the “authority” on all things related to Las Vegas. They can provide you with information on accommodations as well as the most up-to-date details about shows, attractions, shopping and other popular activities. You can visit their Web site at www.visitlasvegas.co.uk. It features interactive and printable maps—plus, you can fill out a form to request a free visitors guide.

LVCVA Reservation and Information Call Centre:
00-1-877-VISIT LV (847-4858)
Operators are available daily from 7.00 to 19.00 (PST)

LVCVA Office:
3150 Paradise Road
Las Vegas, Nevada 89109
702-892-0711
Open daily from 8.00 to 17.00 (PST)
www.LVCVA.com

Concierges
Sometimes face-to-face contact is what you desire—especially when you’re in a new city. You will always find a welcoming smile at a concierge desk. Most of the major resorts in Las Vegas boast concierge service. If you are staying at one that does, be sure to utilise it. Not only will concierges offer inspiring ideas, but they can also arrange transportation and tickets to shows and attractions for you.

Maverick Helicopter Tours
We can readily answer all of your questions about scenic helicopter air tours and popular sightseeing destinations like the Grand Canyon, Hoover Dam and the Valley of Fire. We’ll also do our best to respond to any of your general queries about Las Vegas—as our staff is always glad to share their favourite picks in terms of shows, restaurants and attractions. Along with questions, we welcome all comments and suggestions. So if we can be of further assistance, please don’t hesitate to call us at 0800 098 8515 or 00-1-702-261-0007. Visit us at Maverick Helicopter Tours. We look forward to seeing you soon!

A Grand Canyon Helicopter Experience Added To The Bucket List

Monday, January 11, 2010 by Shanna Stenehjem from Sales & Marketing

The Grand Canyon: Put It On Your Bucket List Of Ultimate Adventures For 2010!

The New Year is now in full gear. With a decade recently passed and 2010 just beginning, it’s the perfect time not only for reflection, but also to look forward and make some dream plans.

Do you remember the movie The Bucket List starring Jack Nicholson and Morgan Freeman? Two terminally ill men decided to go on the road trip of a lifetime. They made a checklist of everything they’d ever wanted to do in order to live their lives to the fullest before “kicking the bucket.”

If you were to create your own bucket list, what would it include? Many people dream about seeing the “Seven Wonders of the World.” Carved by the raging Colorado River, the Grand Canyon is among them and conveniently situated in Arizona. At a mile deep and up to 10 miles wide, it’s unfathomably enormous. Flying in a helicopter above the Grand Canyon or just standing on one of its rims offers some of the most spectacular views on Earth. The scenery is so exhilarating that you’ll never be able to adequately describe it…and you’ll never forget it. There’s simply no other place in the world that looks quite like the Grand Canyon.

If a visit to the Grand Canyon isn’t on your bucket list, it should be—and Maverick Helicopter Tours can help you check it off. The popular air sightseeing company, which has terminals in Las Vegas and at the South Rim of the Grand Canyon, offers a variety of adventures.

Imagine walking on a glass bridge suspended high above the Grand Canyon’s floor. You’ll have the chance to do this after being flown by helicopter to the West Rim, where you’ll be escorted to dramatic viewpoints and learn about the Hualapai Indian tribe. This is all part of the Indian Territory tour package. Or picture this—after traveling by luxury jet to the South Rim, you’ll board a helicopter for a breathtaking flight above the canyon and then be shuttled to the Grand Canyon National Park, where you can stroll along the Rim Trail at a leisurely pace. This is offered in the Canyon Dream tour package. There are other great tour experiences to choose from as well.

So what are you waiting for? Take the trek to the Grand Canyon with Maverick Helicopters Tours and start 2010 off by doing something that will make you feel giddy and excited and give your life a whole new meaning!

For reservations or more information, call 1-888-261-4414 or visit Maverick Helicopters Grand Canyon Tours website.

What Should You Pack When Visiting Las Vegas and The Grand Canyon

Sunday, January 10, 2010 by Shanna Stenehjem from Sales & Marketing

What Should You Pack? Maverick Helicopter's staff writer has some helpful hints.

When it comes to clothing, anything goes in Las Vegas. Indeed, the city known for neon is a place where extroverts feel right at home. If you’ve got sequined, sky-high stilettos or skin-tight leather trousers, put them on. But shrinking violets need not fear because you can be as over-the-top or as subdued as you want. Simply slip into a pair of jeans and a T-shirt. You’ll fit right in!

By Season
Temperatures soar throughout the summer months and frequently top 40° C. During June, July and August, you’ll want to wear as little as possible to keep cool. Think tees, shorts and lightweight frocks. The weather gets frosty from December to early February. During these months, you’ll want to bundle up in jackets, pullovers, jumpers and other warm winter wear—but don't go overboard. You can leave the scarves, gloves, raincoats and wellies at home. For the remaining months, the climate is moderate with low humidity, lots of sun and little rain. So you can wear whatever you like and feel fabulous in Las Vegas.

At the Pools
A chic swimming costume is a must at most of Las Vegas’ hotel pools—and especially at the swanky summer pool parties. Women sport revealing bikinis in the season’s hottest styles, while men don fashionable swimming trunks. Baggy T-shirts are a no-no, and don’t forget to don a pair of sexy shades. Plus, be aware that less is more at the city’s “European-style” (i.e., topless) pools.

For a Sightseeing Tour
If you intend to do a lot of walking—either as part of an organised tour (such as a Maverick Helicopters excursion!) or on your own exploration of the Strip—wear comfy clothes. This means lightweight, loose-fitting shirts and trousers, shorts and even joggers. Also, do your feet a favour and put on a pair of well-worn trainers that won’t give you blisters. Since the sun’s rays can be intense during the day, complete your outfit with a wide-brimmed hat and sunglasses.

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In the Showrooms
If it’s a special night and you have splurged on show tickets, feel free to dress to the nines. Suits, cocktail dresses and other elegant eveningwear are Las Vegas mainstays. However, many of today’s showgoers opt for more casual apparel. And maître d’s handling seating for the Entertainment Capital of the World’s most popular productions won’t turn you away if you arrive wearing shorts and trainers.

At the Bars, Nightclubs and Fine Restaurants
Long gone in Las Vegas are dress codes requiring a jacket and tie. But some of city’s upscale bars, clubs and celebrity chef-owned restaurants will not allow you in if you have on trainers or flip-flops. Jeans are generally acceptable—just be sure to dress them up. In other words, men should wear collared shirts and fine shoes, and women should have on dressy tops, eye-catching accessories and heels. Another good rule of thumb is that you can never go wrong in black.

Maverick Helicopters Provides Tips On Tipping For Our UK Visitors

Friday, January 8, 2010 by Shanna Stenehjem from Sales & Marketing

TIPS ON TIPPING

Americans have a reputation for being big tippers. There’s a good reason for this. In the U.S., people who work in the service industry don’t get paid a lot. Sometimes they only receive minimum wage. Thus, their earnings are far more dependent on tips than those of people who are employed in the service sector in the U.K.

This is something you should keep in mind when you visit Las Vegas. For example, a 10% gratuity is sufficient at restaurants in the U.K., and you’d never consider tipping a bartender at your local pub. But expectations are different in the U.S. You’ll find that 15% is the norm in restaurants—with 20% given to convey pleasure for exceptional service. Plus, bartenders and cocktail waitresses expect to receive either 10% or $1-$2 per drink.

So when should you leave a tip? In Las Vegas, pretty much every person you come into contact with who provides any kind of service is ripe for reward. Below we’ve compiled a list of places and tipping recommendations for you. These are just guidelines. Ultimately, you shouldn’t tip if you’re uncomfortable about it or can’t afford to—and never feel obligated to leave a gratuity if you’re unhappy with the service provided. Just remember, with all the free things you will receive in Las Vegas (from drinks in the casinos to parking), it’s hard to be upset about coughing up a few extra dollars here and there.

Beauty Salons and Spas — It’s common to give 15% of the total for your treatment to your beauty provider. Spa attendants who bring you drinks or towels also deserve $1-$2, as does a person who shampoos your hair.

Casinos — If you find yourself on a winning streak, there may be a few people you want to tip. When playing table games, you should occasionally hand the dealer/host a chip or place a bet for them. At a slot or video poker machine, you should give $10-$20 to the attendant who cashes out your jackpot winnings. Cocktail waitresses and keno runners also expect a buck or two for every drink or card that they bring you.

Hotels — Upon check-in, you should give the doorman, porter or bellman $1-$2 for each bag they help you with. Generally, it is suggested that you leave $2-$5 a day for your maid or housekeeper. It is up to you on whether you’d prefer to leave the money daily or in a lump sum at the end of your stay. Like the waitstaff at restaurants, room service attendants also expect to be receive 15% of the bill.

Nightclubs — Tipping varies greatly at nightclubs. You may be expected to shell out a fair amount at a popular or more exclusive venue. If there is a long queue to get in, you can try approaching the doorman or bouncer and asking about the wait. If he seems friendly, you might discreetly pass him $20-$100 to speed up entry. Bartenders and cocktails waitresses are given at least 10% if you’re running a tab or $1-$2 per drink. If you’ve reserved a table or ordered bottle service, bump up your gratuity to 15%-20% of the bill. You’ll often find washroom attendants in the loos at nightclubs, and they should be given 50¢ to $1 for handing you a towel.

Restaurants and Buffets — As mentioned above, adding at least 15% to the bill is standard in terms of tipping at restaurants. You don’t have to tip at buffets when you pay a cashier. However, if someone brings you a drink and clears your plates, then it’s a good idea to leave $1-$2 on the table before you go.

Showrooms — Times have changed, and many showrooms no longer utilise ushers and maitre d’s. If your ticket is for assigned seating, then there is no need to tip. However, if you enter a showroom with unreserved seating, a tip of $5-$20 will often improve your proximity to the stage.

Taxis and Transportation — A tip typically falls within the 15%-20% range for taxi and limousine drivers. It’s also nice to leave something for the drivers and guides of sightseeing tours. Depending on the duration of your excursion, $5-$10 is usually standard. If a valet parks your car at a restaurant or hotel, you should hand them $2-$4 upon the return of your vehicle. It is also polite to give $1-$2 to a courtesy shuttle driver.

We hope this helps provide you enough information to help with you Las Vegas stay.

7 Things to Do On Your First Trip To Las Vegas

Wednesday, January 6, 2010 by Shanna Stenehjem from Sales & Marketing

Seven is a lucky number in Las Vegas. When you’re playing a slot machine and see three of them in a row, it usually means you’ve won some money. If you’re making your first trip from the U.K. to Las Vegas, then you’ve got to try your luck at the one-armed bandits (although today’s sophisticated slots no longer require that you pull their arms). Wagering—in all forms imaginable—is just on

Welcome to Las Vegas Sign and a Maverick Wedding Couple

e of many unique experiences the city offers. Don’t worry…even if you lose, we’ve got seven other nongaming-related suggestions of things to do to make sure your Las Vegas holiday pays off big in unforgettable moments.

1. You’ve seen it in every film ever made about Las Vegas—the famous Welcome to Fabulous Las Vegas sign. Now’s your chance to take a photo standing in front of the legendary landmark. It’s located at the southern end of the Strip, just steps away from Maverick Grand Canyon Helicopters’ main terminal.

2. Speaking of the cinema, who can forget that famous scene at the end of Ocean’s Eleven, when the gang has successfully pulled off the robbery and is watching some breathtakingly beautiful fountains? The Fountains of Bellagio are even more striking in person. You’ll be so enchanted by their dancing waters that you won’t be able to tear yourself away. These amazing dancing fountains can be seen from a Maverick Helicopter flight over the Las Vegas Strip.

3. Exploring Downtown Las Vegas is a must. It’s where the city got its start more than 100 years ago in 1905. All the vintage casinos are located here. You’ll also find an enormous electric canopy composed of 12 million bulbs at Fremont Street Experience that lights up the night with spectacular shows and eye-popping imagery.

The Dancing Fountains at the Bellagio Seen From A Maverick Helicopter Vegas Nights Tour

4. Feel the warm radiance of the sun on your skin while visiting one of the city’s cool pool lounges. If you’re someone who enjoys the nightlife, you’ve got to see how people in Las Vegas party during the day. There are live DJs, specialty cocktails and often topless sunbathing. Wet Republic at the MGM Grand, Bare Pool Lounge at The Mirage and Tao Beach at The Venetian are three of the hottest wet spots to check out on the Strip.

5. Try one of Las Vegas’ famed buffets. For one low price, you can eat as much as you want. Some of them serve hundreds of different dishes, so it would be impossible not to find something that tempts your taste buds. The city’s buffets have evolved a lot over the years. You’ll see live cooking stations and cuisines from all around the world. The Rio’s Carnival World Buffet is a popular choice among visitors. Or if you’re looking for a more posh experience, savour the Spice Market Buffet at the Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino.

6. Be among the first to wander through the new 67-acre CityCenter. This $8.5-billion complex is the most expensive private commercial development in the world. It opened in December of 2009 with a collection of spectacular hotels featuring cutting-edge architecture, lavish spas, fine restaurants, chic shopping options and an amazing collection of modern art. You’ll even find Cirque du Soleil’s latest show “Viva Elvis” here.

7. Take a Las Vegas Sightseeing trip with with Maverick Helicopters. If you want to see the Strip spread out beneath you in all its glittering glamour take a Vegas Night Helicopter tour, this is the way to do it. The tour begins with a champagne toast, and then you board a state-of-the-art ECO-Star helicopter—akin to a limousine in the sky—to take in the views from this unique aerial vantage point.

These are just a few of things that Las Vegas and Maverick Helicopter Tours offers. With so much to experience, you'll find the warm glow of the city waiting for you on your second visit and beyond!

Grand Canyon Wind Dancer Helicopter Tour

Wednesday, November 4, 2009 by Maverick Expert

Thanks to Maverick, I was able to take a Grand Canyon helicopter ride. Having never flown on a helicopter, I really didn’t know what to expect. Although I will say that it wasn’t that I was scared, but just anxious as to how it will feel flying in such an agile aircraft.

We arrived at the Las Vegas terminal armed with our camera, identification and a small water bottle. After our quick check-in we were escorted out to our helicopter by our pilot, Rick. Making small talk with the other passengers, we found out that we were the only couple from the United States. After our safety briefing, we all took individual pictures with the pilot in front of the helicopter then we boarded for the flight of our life!

Lifting off from the terminal was the coolest feeling, the helicopter reacts so quickly to the pilot’s movement and it seems to just glide across the taxiway as we prepare for clearance from the control tower. Did I mention the perfectly timed I-Pod Nano that played all the classics that had anything to do with Las Vegas or flying?! That definitely made the flight more interesting and fun.

As we lifted up over the Las Vegas strip, the city disappeared beneath us and we could see for forever! Having lived in Las Vegas for almost 4 years, I didn't realize that there was such greenery! Once we were out of the Las Vegas airspace, the pilot began his narration of the points of interest we passed.  Flying by Lake Las Vegas on the way to Hoover Dam provided for a nice scenic helicopter tour. We flew over Lake Mead and within 40 minutes of taking off from Las Vegas, we had come upon the Grand Canyon!   The West Rim of the canyon is very different than the South Rim and it offers a different kind of beauty that is surely appreciated by all that visit. We flew through the canyon beneath the rim and felt like the size of an ant among giants!

Arriving at Maverick's private landing site, we were speechless at the pristine surrounding. Once we got out of the helicopter, Rick our pilot got to work setting up our snacks and popping the bubbly! Since it was before noon, we opted for a mimosa and enjoyed a pastry.

This was my husband's first trip ever the the Grand Canyon so we had to make sure that we took plenty of pictures to remember this trip. We even got to meet the local wildlife... chipmunks that is.

Our helicopter ride back to Las Vegas detoured over the downtown Fremont Street area as well as the Las Vegas strip. Looking down on the strip from the helicopter provided for a new perspective on city.

On our arrival back to the Las Vegas terminal, we were greeted by the friendly staff that ended the best helicopter tour!

Having taken many Las Vegas sightseeing trips over the years, I would have to rank Maverick Helicopters as #1!

If you are interested in taking a helicopter tour with Maverick Helicopters, feel free to contact them today!

10 Things To Love About Hoover Dam

Tuesday, November 3, 2009 by Shanna Stenehjem from Sales & Marketing

Maverick Helicopter Staff Have 10 Things To Love About Hoover Dam

1. This magnificent engineering feat is the work of man. Not to diminish the amazing wonders found in nature, but the construction of Hoover Dam is a gigantic tribute to human ingenuity. A visit here may even inspire a belief in your own ability to accomplish whatever you put your mind to.

2. When you walk onto Hoover Dam, there is a point in the middle through which the state border runs. You can straddle it with a leg on the Nevada side and a leg on the Arizona side. It’s one of the few instances where you can claim to be in two places at once!

3. The Colorado River is a treacherous unpredictable river that flows through seven states—and Hoover Dam reigns in this raging torrent. It controls flooding while storing water for irrigation and for people to drink. Talk about power!

4. Actually, talking about power…Hoover Dam contains 17 hydroelectric generating units, each of which can supply power to 100,000 households. This is great for the environment as no pollutants are released—but you will spy about 2,700 miles of transmission wires running all across the Southwest to deliver electricity to eager users.

5. Hoover Dam is an example of a government project that was actually completed ahead of schedule. Construction of it began in 1931 and the last concrete was poured in 1935, which was two years before its estimated completion date.

6. Hoover Dam makes you appreciate the improvement in today’s work conditions. When the dam was constructed in the ’30s, more than 5,000 men toiled day and night in the blazing heat (temperatures often soared above 120° F). They were also exposed to dangers including carbon monoxide poisoning, dehydration and electrocution from electrical lines.

7. Hoover Dam is an example of Americans pulling together. Would you believe every state in the U.S. contributed some supplies and materials for its construction? That’s something our state governments could learn from today!

8. Hoover Dam is also an example of the grandeur of the past. It was once the world’s tallest dam towering at 726 feet. Sadly, it’s fallen in ranking over the past few decades and now holds the No. 18 spot. Currently, the tallest dam in the world is the Nurek Dam in the Central Asian nation of Tajikistan, which stands at 984 feet—dwarfing Hoover Dam.

9. In some ways, you could say Hoover Dam built Las Vegas. By the early ’20s, the gambling city’s fortunes were on the decline and the population had fallen to only 2,300. When construction of Hoover Dam began in 1931, money and people flowed into the area. Soon the population swelled to 7,500—and visitors started flocking in to check out the progress of the mighty dam!

10. Hoover Dam is spectacular from all viewpoints—up close or from a distance, on top or from the water below. You can’t go wrong no matter which perspective you choose to see it from. In fact, among the most popular Hoover Dam tours are helicopter trips because they allow you to do your sightseeing from multiple angles with ease.

Sigtseeing The Valley Of Fire: Facts And Figures

Monday, November 2, 2009 by Shanna Stenehjem from Sales & Marketing

Planning a trip to the Las Vegas area? One of the places you should be planning a sightseeing tour to is the beautiful Valley of Fire. We want to provide you with some facts, figure and history on this state park to help you decide on why your should experiecen this wonder.

Formed more than 150 million years ago, the Valley of Fire certainly provides you with a glimpse back in time. It’s also a place of rare beauty where the rocks take on every possible shade of red imaginable. Here’s some trivia about this natural wonder located in the Mojave Desert just 60 miles northeast of Las Vegas—so you’ll be well informed when you join all the other visitors who flock to it annually.

By The Numbers

· At 36,000 acres, theValley of Fire is Nevada’s largest state park.

· Don’t get the Valley of Fire in Nevada mixed up with the Valley of Fires in New Mexico, which is a popular recreational area comprised of many miles of black lava fields.

· The bright red colors at the Valley of Fire are a side effect of iron oxide (better known to many as rust!) found in the rocks. Manganese and other oxides are responsible for the black pigmentation, called “desert varnish,” that you’ll see on other rocks.

· You’ll want to bring water with you because you won’t find much of it at the Valley of Fire. The area receives only four inches of rain each year—and often that comes from a single thunderstorm in July or August.

· You can get some water from the Valley of Fire State Park Visitor Center. A well was drilled 1,500 feet beneath the ground. Power lines that provide electricity to the center are also buried 940 feet underground.

· Among the species of wildlife you can see in the Valley of Fire are bighorn sheep, badgers, coyotes, white-tailed antelope squirrels, rattlesnakes, ring-tailed cats, desert tortoises, ravens and lizards.

· There are nearly 20 miles of roadway in the Valley of Fire. The main road runs from west to east. You can enter on either side and the drive is gorgeous in both directions. A scenic six-mile loop also forks northward from the visitor center, where you’ll find viewpoints and the most popular trails.

· When the Valley of Fire first opened as a state park, it averaged 9,000 visitors each year. Today, about 250,000 people visit annually.

By The History

· Petrified logs and stumps from ancient forests that existed 225 million years ago—before the Valley of Fire was formed!—can be seen at two locations in the state park.

· About 200 million years ago, a deep ocean basin covered the area that would become the Valley of Fire.

· The Valley of Fire was formed about 150 million years ago, during the age of the dinosaurs. First, the floor of the ocean rose, and in the years that followed, a great shifting of sand and shaping due to the geological process of wind erosion took place.

· Among the prehistoric users of the Valley of Fire were the Anasazi Pueblo peoples. They visited from 300 B.C. to 1150 A.D. for the purposes of hunting, gathering food and conducting religious ceremonies. Since there was little water, it was impossible for them to settle in the area.

· In the 1890s, a renegade Paiute Indian named Mouse worked on a ferry that crossed the Colorado River. After a drunken episode where he shot up an Indian camp, his employers fired him and dumped him off in Arizona, where he killed two prospectors. Intensive searches for Mouse were conducted, but he hid in a natural basin in the rocks at the Valley of Fire. On July 11, 1897, a posse finally tracked Mouse down and he was shot and killed. His hiding spot, now known as Mouse’s Tank, is located at the end of the most popular trail at the Valley of Fire.

· A large brick monument of a cross was erected at the Valley of Fire in June of 1949. It honors pioneer travelers including Captain John J. Clark. The retiree of the 13th New York Volunteer Cavalry Regiment had been driving a wagon along the Arrowhead Trail and died of thirst in June of 1915.

· The Valley of Fire State Park was established in 1935. It is Nevada’s oldest state park.

· You don’t need a horse and buggy to get to the Valley of Fire today. Every mode of transportation is possible. You can go by car or bus or even by helicopter - where you can land on top of a remote plateau.

· The Valley of Fire State Park Visitor Center was built in the late ’60s. It was remodeled in the late ’80s and features the same red color as the sandstone cliffs behind it. There are plans to remodel and expand it in the near future.

· Since 2005, every year in November, the annual Valley of Fire Marathon is held.

Maverick helicopters know first hand the beauty that surrounds the Las Vegas area. We have created the best helicopter tours that include the amazing red rock formation for you to expereience. Plus, our wonderful in-house wedding planner has created a helicopter wedding package where mother natures handy work is a backdrop for your special day.