Cirque du Soleil has been a sell our show in Vegas for nearly ten years.  The stage features a 60 foot high diving act.  The many outstanding athletes free-fall into the pool and talented acrobats move across a pond splashing up waves.  The technology is exceptional. The safety of all underwater connections are checked daily and were adapted from NASA and offshore technology.  These fine performers succeed in keeping the audience thoroughly entertained night after night.

Cirque du Soleil is a must see performance of beauty and talent.

Kayaking Lake Tahoe is an experience never to be forgotten.  You can find kayak rental companies at the following places:

1. Carson City - 4338 S. Carson St. (775-885-7773)
2. Tahoe City  - 521 N. Tahoe Blvd. (530-581-4336)
3. Reno          - 155 E. Moana Ln.   (775-825-2855)

Lake Tahoe is a beautiful crystal clear sight to see.  You may opt to spend a one day kayaking or for more experienced, a six day trip which includes camping overnight.  There are various lodgings available, depending on where you decide to stay overnight.  For instance, you can camp right next to the lake at Tahoe City.  There you will find many shops and restaurants.  If you are up to it, you can paddle another two miles to William Kent Campground and have dinner at Sunnyside Lodge.  You can also find beach camping at Meeks Bay and D.L. Bliss State Park.  Both have sandy swimming beaches.  There is the popular Rubicon trail to the Emerald Bay Boat Campground or Camp Richardson.  The Beacon Bar and Grill has live music and great food.  If you are looking for day trip, Sand Harbor is a favorite.  You paddle past giant boulders to Chimney Beach and may private covers.  When your arms give out, return to Sand Harbor, grab a beach chair and enjoy the annual Lake Tahoe Shakespeare Festival.

Happy Paddling!

Boulder City Nevada is a small town: population of 15,000.  It's located 23 miles southeast of Las Vegas.  There is really no similarity between the two.  It is the one and only town in Nevada where gambling has always been banned.  There are also very few taverns.  This town came to life during the Great Depression.  It was a place to house Hoover Dam workers.  Growth there is strictly controlled and any sale of city land exceeding one acre requires voter approval.  Many of the original buildings are still standing.  The jewel of downtown is the Boulder Dam Hotel, lodging for visitors to the dam.  The guest list includes many famous people, such as, James Cagney and Pope Pius the XI.

There are all sorts of interesting places to see, such as an English style teahouse, Boulder Brewing Co and "Goatfeathers," where you might see glass blowing and an old time grocery store, complete with penny candy.  On any Friday or Saturday nite you may see tourists sipping wine and eating lasagna at Milo's outdoor Cafe on Nevada Way.  All in all, this is a great place to just "kick back" and relax away from the neon and cling-clang of the slots.