The Red Rock Canyon Scenic Drive

Join us as we venture away from the Las Vegas Strip and over to the breathtaking Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area west of town. We will travel the one-way 13 mile scenic drive, stopping at the visitors center and other points of interest along the way. It's Mother Nature at her finest, a truly beautiful desert landscape that will steal your heart.
Link to the Red Rock Canyon website:
www.redrockcanyonlv.org/
Link to the BLM website for Red Rock Canyon, which has more info on trails and climbs:
www.blm.gov/programs/national...
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Songs from the KZbin Audio Library featured in this video:
- Tiptoe Out the Back
- To Weather a Storm
- White River
- Firefly
- Campfire Song
- Doctor True
- Horses-Trains
Cinematography: Dale McKenzie, Paula McKenzie
Editing, Voiceover, Post-Production: Dale McKenzie, Final Cut Pro X
Script & Research: Paula McKenzie
Cameras: DJI Osmo Pocket, Panasonic DC-G9, iPhone 11 Pro Max

[@mefford67]

*I live less than 10 minutes away and I’m CONSTANTLY hiking and exploring Red Rock Canyon Conservation Area!* 😍

[@NoPlaceIdRatherBe]

I live less than 5 miles from Red Rock. Back when I was working (in my home office) I would often pack a lunch, load my sweet 16 years old dog in my car and drive over to spend my lunch hour there. It's a gem. Beautiful, serene and quiet. Dale, I love that you have your own "special" rock. Thank you Paula for the background and history. I thought I knew a lot but have a new appreciation for our majestic treasure at our doorstep. ❤️

[@johntarzi5558]

Another Hi Quality Well done Video Love it 🌹🌹🌹

[@paulamckenzie]

John Tarzi Thank you for watching! 😊

[@johnjanan907]

Everytime you release a video I get Step closer to Vegas /What love from the Cave 🙏💓🙏

[@paulamckenzie]

John Janan Stay safe over there, and we hope you can visit for real!! Thank you as ever for watching us. 😊

[@michelet3039]

My first time visiting my family we stayed at Red Rock Resort and toured the Canyon...thank you

[@paulamckenzie]

M Turner Glad you enjoyed the tour 😊

[@markroy8342]

You guys are awesome, and your seemingly endless positivity is inspirational. Thank you!

[@paulamckenzie]

Mark Roy What a lovely comment, thank you! 😊 Never too much positivity I say...better than the alternative!

[@stankinwooty04]

Great video and gorgeous couple

[@edsonade112273]

Thank you! Very informative🙏

[@glendahampton2381]

Loved your video. You guys are great.

[@ynot0714]

Was there in Nov "18 and Feb "19 while my daughter was on an internship, now she is living there and I need to go back. It is beautiful and your video is great!

[@paulamckenzie]

OMG yes! If you have family here, come on back, soon! Red Rock is so incredible in winter, the clouds and snowy tops just make it majestic.

[@ynot0714]

@@paulamckenzie We plan to ! Thanks!

[@tedfisherHSCC]

Red Rock Canyon is spectacular. My wife and I both have Lifetime National Parks passes that we purchased before they raised the price. The timing was great for us. We have used the pass at the Grand Canyon and in San Juan at the forts. We hope to travel to more parks in the future. We always stop for a meal after our ride through Red Rock at the Cottonwood Cafe which is located just off to the right along the main road in Blue Diamond. We have seen wild donkeys roaming around the cafe area in the past visits. The nature center is a must see as well as the trails. We always bring visitor here. We miss the beauty of PA because of the green rolling farm land, but the beauty of this area quells our cravings for nature’s beauty.

[@paulamckenzie]

Ted Fisher Yep we often stop in at Blue Diamond as well when we are out there - even if it’s just for an ice cream bar at the little corner store. We’ve seen the burros there too, though not recently. And yeah, aren’t those National Park passes the greatest perk ever?!

[@DianesPaperArt]

Very nicely done and informative video. Thanks

[@DaleMcKenzie]

Thank you for watching 😊

[@Michael-Bennett]

A place I like much more than Red Rock Canyon is Valley of Fire state park. It's about an hour and a half east of Vegas. Love Red Rocks too. Just noticed that you have a Valley of Fire video too!

[@ettaplace6716]

Your a great enjoyable couple and this is a wonderful video - thanks!

[@paulamckenzie]

Cat Lady So glad you liked it! 🤗

[@vwbugchic1961]

Nice tour👍

[@Yolduranduran]

I have been going to Vegas over 20 years I just realized that Red Rock Canyon actually existed. I read about it in a book as a 1st grader but I thought it was made up. I was so excited to actually visit it.🙂

[@paulamckenzie]

yoloduran duran I read this comment aloud to Dale because I couldn’t believe it! It is otherworldly isn’t it? Hard to believe it’s literally a couple miles from the huge urban sprawl! If you like this topic, we will be back there in Sunday’s vlog, checking out spring wildflowers. 😊

[@mefford67]

*Las Vegan here! You’re going to love every inch of Red Rock.* 😍

[@alenapcolova5496]

beautiful I LOVE RED ROCK WWWAUU SUPEEEER

[@paulamckenzie]

Alena Pcolova I do too! 😊

[@TeenagekicksBerlin]

Awesome. I love your style, how you comment your videos. Give me more.

[@paulamckenzie]

TeenagekicksBerlin Thank you, Dale will really appreciate that comment. 😊 And Yes, we will do our best to publish more!

[@ALi-bn6bf]

Thanks for the highlight tour! Beautiful!

[@paulamckenzie]

A Li We sure enjoyed doing it for you - glad you liked it. 😊

[@marialeguizamo2011]

Thanks for showing this video Help me a lot for my next trip to las Vegas

[@DaleMcKenzie]

Glad I could help!

[@snerdsnerdly2862]

Fantastic

[@paulamckenzie]

Snerd Snerdly Glad you liked it 😊

[@bryanthompson4323]

I live about 12 miles from Red Rock and go there about 4 times a month. Amazing place!! Awesome hiking trails all over the place. Did Turtle Head peak once. Had a run in with a rattle snake a few months ago but he wasn't aggressive. Nice video.

[@DaleMcKenzie]

Thanks for the nice comment. Back in the late 70’s I used to go there at least once a week just to reflect and unwind. It’s a tad bit busier now though lol but we still try to go at least once a month. I have also seen a couple rattlesnakes in my time there. Thanks again for watching and commenting, much appreciated. 😊

[@selectshelley]

Enjoyable tour. I love Red Rock Canyon and it's on the top of my "must visit" list when I'm back in LV later this year.

[@AmukaBuka]

Love the voice overs and information!!

[@randytrent9555]

Beautiful. Love Red Rock.

[@paulamckenzie]

Randy Trent Beautiful spot, isn’t it? I always feel kind of spiritual when I’m there.

[@randytrent9555]

Yes. Tori and I are driving the loop and maybe doing a little hiking when we come out.

[@ericweber2448]

Great video! Thank you for it

[@kristenjones5527]

I love Red Rock. Thanks for your videos!

[@paulamckenzie]

Kristen Jones Thank YOU for watching them! Without you there’d be no point in having a channel... 😁

[@scooter5242]

Awesome video! Thanks for all the great information.

[@paulamckenzie]

SCOOTER We are glad you liked this one! We love to get away from the Strip and film other subjects - we love getting out in the desert! 🌵☀️

[@LourdesLouMixChannel]

L955 greetings from a new friend watching from Hong Kong. Hello my dear amazing friends. This is definitely stunning Red Rick Canyon. It was a magnificent Red rock information. This totally a mind blowing place to unwind. The scenic view was amazing! Seeing this heartwarming place could soothe everyone’s soul. A Perfect place for photography. Hiking trails could be the best spot qt Red Rock Canyon. Thank you so much for sharing such an excellent, fantastic, informative, interesting and very impressive travel Vlog. I loved and enjoy it a lot. Take good care and always be safe my amazing good friends. Wishing you a wonderful and blessed day. Sending love from Hong Kong.😊🇭🇰🛎👍✅

[@DaleMcKenzie]

Thank you so much, from both of us, for this terrific comment, and the compliments! And you are so right - Red Rock Canyon is an exceptional place.

[@GrandmaBev64]

Love Redrock Canyon! Especially, the hidden waterfall and Native Petroglyphs. Last time I was there, the petroglyphs were almost gone! Rock climbers had chipped them away! They are much different than when I was a kid. I get a very spiritual feeling, when I am there. Thank You for the video.

[@H.pylori]

Forget Red Rock, I just like hearing your commentary and seeing you both have such a wonderful time together. I was out at the Visitor Center twice in the last month and did not know about the 9/11 memorial and brick garden. Will have to return this week to see it. I had been out there years ago but clearly this is new. That Sandstone Quarry is always packed, so I am not surprised that you found no place to park. The Las Vegas Chamber of Commerce should pay you for these videos, or at least present you with an award. Take care!

[@paulamckenzie]

r g The nicest comment we got today, thank you so much!! ☺️ Yes, please do check out the memorial walkway next time you are Red Rock.

[@28farmall]

My favorite place! A must see every time I’m in Vegas! Thank you!

[@paulamckenzie]

Tina Lanning We were very happy to be out there this week, glad you enjoyed it too. 😊

[@nascarnut2448]

Love your vids... getting us ready for our trip from Colorado to Vegas in April.

[@paulamckenzie]

Jon Holtmann Thank you, so glad you like our content. 😊 Colorado to Vegas by car? Sign me up, what a gorgeous trip that will be!

[@nascarnut2448]

@@paulamckenzie no..we fly..we always stay at the Worldmark timeshare on S. Las Vegas Blvd..just north of South Point Casino.

[@gregorynemecek630]

Thank you Dale and Paula for sharing red rock what a beautiful countryside that is what a fantastic area I would love to see it someday you’ll do such a good job every time thank you so much for sharing

[@ccabus]

I love red rock and keep up the great work and congrats with hitting the 4k subscribers mark.

[@paulamckenzie]

clark cabus Well Thank you, this little subscriber train is chugging along! ☺️ Glad you enjoyed the Red Rock content - we really enjoyed doing this one.

[@lynnericksen1593]

You are such a sweet couple. Just discovered your channel. Catching up on all your vlogs. Very enjoyable. Vegas is our favorite place. We are from Minnesota. We visit twice a year for a week at a time. We stay the first two nights at a casino (we try a different property each time) and 4 nights at our timeshare at Club 36. June is our next trip! Can't wait!

[@paulamckenzie]

Lynn Ericksen Aww Thank you Lynn, such a lovely comment! 🥰 We hope your upcoming summer visit is your best yet.

[@catherineleigh9000]

What a lovely coincidence to meet those people. My granddaughter said she saw you once at calico basin. Oh those wide open spaces and majestic mountains🙂Before we left it was breaking my heart because they were always covered in a chemical haze that no one seemed to notice but I remembered how they looked when I first arrived in 2010. How I hate the people doing this to our entire planet and destroying the ecosystem on land and water. I never tired of looking at those mountains. They constantly left me enthralled for some reason but I couldn’t even enjoy them anymore because i just felt impotent rage at what the evil ones are doing to us all. I never got to take the girls hiking except small ones. I was always afraid the older one would fall because she’s always falling over things into lakes etc 😀 made me paranoid. You should have seen me at the Grand Canyon 🤪 thank you again for helping me in my homesickness❤️🙏🏻

[@rudyprankl5676]

Just a beautiful spot ! Gotta get there one day ! Great VLOG as always... Thanks for posting. best to you both as always, Kat and Rudy

[@paulamckenzie]

Rudy Prankl Yes! If you have never been, seeing it for real is so much more awe-inspiring than any photo or video.

[@ashleysimone4462]

While creating our itinerary for next March I stumbled across this and figured we could do the scenic route. Thanks for posting this video!! This is so helpful! God bless ya'll ❤

[@michaelsmith6175]

We’re coming to Vegas in March, definitely on our to do list. Great Videos!!

[@paulamckenzie]

Michael Smith Thank you, we are so glad you enjoy our content...and, really glad you’re going to put Red Rock Canyon on your itinerary! 😁👍🌄

[@jaciwhy4041]

I came all the across the country to celebrate my birthday in Vegas and spent the day in Red Rock. What a magical experience it was. The energy that I experience is amazing. Thanks for a clear and steady video. I'm enjoying all of your videos.

[@DaleMcKenzie]

One of my favorite places, ever. So glad you had a memorable visit - and thanks for watching. 😊

[@sloanaerialservices8648]

Great Video! I was born and raised in Las Vegas and grown up taking drives and hiking all around Red Rock Canyon. I actually just went back to visit in November 2020 to visit family and we made a trip up and did the loop. I miss it so much since I moved to the Kansas City area a few years ago. Again Great video!

[@paulamckenzie]

Thank you so much, Ryan - we appreciate you watching us, and leaving such a nice comment. We would be happy to welcome you back to Las Vegas anytime - to visit, or to stay! :)

[@phcbosslady]

Thank you for this video! I'll be in Vegas for my first visit ever in just a few weeks, and my friends and I are planning to do this drive- but we're not big hikers, and I wondered if it would be worth it just for the drive, and it looks like it will be! :) So, thank you!

[@paulamckenzie]

We are so glad you were able to watch this, and found it useful. Red Rock Canyon is beautiful right now, in the autumn - and we know you are going to love the drive!

[@7389ma]

Red rock canyon is very pretty/ So is Mesquite NV

[@paulamckenzie]

Matthew Melaragno Yes, we agree, Mesquite is a very pretty little oasis in the middle of the desert, very unexpected...and growing a lot, with retirees and such!

[@xxxYYZxxx]

Having been to both places, I'd describe Red Rock Canyon as a miniature version of Capitol Reef National Park. In other words, if you like Red Rock, you'll love Capitol Reef. I actually preferred Capitol Reef to the more-popular Zion & Bryce Canyon parks - if only for being less crowded. The Capitol Gorge & Grand Wash roads are particularly scenic (and bumpy) @ Capitol Reef.

[@gerstdaniela5748]

Woohoo,. more than 3000 views just 10 Minutes after dropping. This channel is going straight out of the roof. Well deserved I say. You are not only being informative as also so very uplifting in your positivity.

[@freddannilsson7387]

What a wonderful nature you have ! Thanks again for your wonderful videos! I think we have to see this next time we’re in Vegas 😊😊 We love you guys 🤗🤗

[@paulamckenzie]

Freddan Nissan Yes! Set aside a day to go out to Red Rock Canyon, it will be worlds different from your own terrain, and you’ll be fascinated. And we hope you know, we love you right back! 🤗

[@freddannilsson7387]

Paula McKenzie 🤗🤗

[@FlokeMcWud]

My wife and I stumbled upon your videos over the weekend and while we aren't big Vegas types, we love your videos. Looking forward to seeing Chapter 3 of the McKenzie Lands trip. Keep going strong and if you find your way to Orlando, send me a message. Lots of content out here and I'd love to see how you all would present it! Take care.

[@paulamckenzie]

Dave Detro Hello 👋 over in Orlando, and thank you for this lovely comment! We are so glad you found our channel and like our content. 😊 The MacKenzie Lands part 3 video is set up and ready for Dale to work on - he just has to find time between the weekly Vegas stuff to squeeze in the editing. And thank you for your offer - if we ever find ourselves heading to Florida, we will give you a shout.

[@marylerkins8603]

Great video! We went there tears ago, but it was in the summer and it was 112 outside. We pretty much drove around in air conditioning and looked. Lol. Guess we should try again.

[@paulamckenzie]

mary lerkins The way we desert dwellers manage to get outside in summer (and believe me living in A/C all the time is confining) is to go out at sunrise. 🌄 If you are here again in summer, go out to the canyon early, and it’ll be great.

[@lbegil1]

Love your videos. They provide information and detailed photographs that the others don't show. How about doing a blog on Laughlin,

[@paulamckenzie]

Biglou Thank you for the lovely comment - we really do strive for quality in what we show you. 😊 And Yes, definitely, Laughlin is on our list - before it gets too hot!

[@lawrenceroth9229]

It was a little different when we were there July 2nd, like over 102 degrees. Should have tried the icebox canyon then!

[@paulamckenzie]

Lawrence Roth Yep if you’re going in July, get there at sunrise lol! 🌄

[@smug8567]

Hi folks ! You know I was watching this yesterday around 11 AM Dallas time, when you started it was overcast, and it was thr same here, then you got to the part where the sun came out, and at that exact minute, the sun came out here. Coincidence or just good luck from watching your videos? Any way this was another great one.I went to Valley of Fire once, that was really nice you ought to trey that.

[@paulamckenzie]

Smug Smugly Hi Smug...let’s go with happy coincidence! 😁 We have no power over weather in any state lol... And yes, Valley of Fire is on our short list, before it gets hot. I have been nudging Dale for that one since the fall! 🔥

[@smug8567]

@@paulamckenzie Great Thanks!

[@JepoyColipano]

Hello host thumbs up not ski ads watching im new host

[@maryjsmith2474]

😊

[@paulamckenzie]

maryj Smith Hi Mary 👋😊

[@puertoricanboy037768]

Valley of fire next

[@paulamckenzie]

Edgardo Felix Well not sure it will be coming up next, but it will be soon! 🔥

[@rachaelcoad4917]

Another fantastic video guys. Do you know of or can recommend any tour operators that do Red Rock Canyon? We really would love to put this on our to do list when we are in Vegas but we won’t have a car to do it ourselves. 😀😀

[@paulamckenzie]

Rachael Coad ---- travelwiththecoads Hi Rachael - Well there are many, including Pink Jeep Tours, but we have never personally used any of them, so I can’t make a recommendation. We always read reviews on Trip Advisor and Google, though...maybe that’s your best bet. We do hope you get out there, it’s awesome! 😊

[@mistervacation23]

Very nice how about Valley of Fire next?

[@paulamckenzie]

IMPORTANT INFORMATION Well...I have been suggesting it to Dale since October! Now that you suggested it, maybe we will get there - soon! 😆

[@irvingr.fatback886]

McKenzie, D.

[@khunopie9159]

You know the drill: My engaging comment is righhhhhhhhhhhht here!

[@paulamckenzie]

Khu NoPie You crack me up! 😆

[@TheCrashdawg]

I'm coming down in may. If I can only visit one place what do you suggest. This or valley of fire? Or are they real close to each other?

[@marylerkins8603]

years

[@zippywalker6406]

I can't find the map of the scenic drive map on the website. Can someone send a link? Thanks.

[@WPGinterceptor460Interceptor]

found lots of lizards int he calico hills.. I recommend it!! im planning on returning in march, Could you do a video on RING OF FIRE!

[@paulamckenzie]

WPGinterceptor Yes we have seen our share of lizards out there too, I kind of love the little guys. And yes, Valley of Fire is on our short list - before it gets too hot!

[@WPGinterceptor460Interceptor]

@@paulamckenzie gonna check out ring of fire late march.. would be nice to see what you recommend there! also if you could check out red rock casino and resort!!

[@Bert_Mar]

If you had to pick one with a trip to Vegas, the short drive to Red Rock or the long day at Grand Canyon west rim ?

[@DaleMcKenzie]

Well I will be honest - we have not gone to the west rim. It seems a little too structured or too many rules or something.... We have been to the south rim, which is the classic spot for Grand Canyon, and it’s utterly spectacular. But that’s a long day trip - better to stay over in Williams, AZ. So with all that being said...if you want some desert and mountain scenery, a nice hike to some petroglyphs, without investing too much time from the rest of your trip, Red Rock is terrific. So is Valley of Fire.

[@Bert_Mar]

@@DaleMcKenzie good to know. Thank you for responding

[@cowperson4763]

WOW. Amazing scenery. I so wanna got to Red Rock Canyon. The Calico hills look amazing. Did you see any wildlife while you were there? Nice to see they have a 9/11 tribute for all the people lost on that sad day. I'm curious about something Dale. I'm a big PBR and NFR fan. In one of your future videos can you show the back of your NFR vest? I wanna see if there's a bull rider on the back of it. I wanna get a vest just like yours. I'm a rodeo fan just like you.

[@paulamckenzie]

Cow Person You leave the greatest comments, thank you so much! We didn’t see any wildlife this week, but in our many many visits we have seen a rattlesnake, jackrabbits, chipmunks, field mice, and in the olden days, burros and wild horses. Dale’s NFR vest (well all of them lol) has the cowboy on the bucking bronco emblem that is the hallmark of all PRCA Rodeo gear. He has a couple PBR shirts but not a jacket. We are huge PBR and pro rodeo fans, so glad to meet another one - it’s the greatest community in all of sports! Long live cowboys... 🤠 🐴

[@cowperson4763]

A bucking bronco, nice. I'm a cowboy at heart. I work on a cattle ranch that does things the way they were done back in the 1880s. We drive cattle from one ranch to the other, sleep under the stars with a cowboy on night watch, have meals made on a campfire and so on. i love it.

[@paulamckenzie]

Cow Person WE love it!! Need a ranchhand or two?! How about we vlog a day in your life?! Thanks so much for sharing this tidbit!

[@cowperson4763]

You never know, maybe one day it might happen. I live in the great white north. Ontario, Canada. Have you done a video on the Excalibur resort and casino? I would like to see that place.

[@paulamckenzie]

Cow Person OK this is an amazing crazy coincidence! Dale’s family is from Ontario!!! Farmers and ranchers, settled in the little village of Waupoos, near Picton - right on a bay in Lake Ontario. Small world!

[@chrispike9861]

I saw the park added a lot of parking in 2018 ... you mentioned limited parking a lot and your video posted 2 years after the expanded parking. Just confirming it was filmed AFTER the expansion and there's still problems?

[@paulamckenzie]

Hello - yes, we filmed this in January of 2020, exactly 3 years ago. Parking at Red Rock Canyon can be challenging on busy weekends when the weather is beautiful -- particulary at the popular locations like the Calico Hills, the Petroglyphs, etc. The parking lots are not huge. But, people do park along the side of the road (since it only goes one direction), so don't let that stop you from going! It's a wonderful park!

[@GrandmaBev64]

Those petroglyphs are gone! It's a Shane they didn't stop people from climbing there in time to save them. There were many more than that.

[@tcmayes8012]

Love it love it love it !!! Absolutely beautiful …calico hills scenic overlook is where they do the weddings I think …so pathetic you went early and still had problems stupid California people ruining everything again ! 😔 you did awesome glad a trail has your name !

[@paulamckenzie]

TC Mayes Thank you TC, we always enjoy hearing from you! 😊 It is really good to know that people are enjoying watching stuff that is away from the Strip - opens up many more possibilities for us.

[@ainemairead4542]

Do you remember when you didn't have to pay for the Scenic Route and Cottonwood Cove

[@DaleMcKenzie]

Ohhh don’t get me started! When I first lived here, you could drive both directions. I used to go to the Calico Hills to catch some rays and then turn right back around and drive out!

[@BullishBananaTrader]

My girlfriend and I are going to Red Rock Canyon this week. She is pregnant and I want to propose to her there. Do you have any spots that are not too hard to walk but offer amazing views?

[@DaleMcKenzie]

If you go on a weekday, and take the 13 mile scenic drive, you should be able to get a parking spot at the highest spot on the road - it’s an amazing overlook with miles of views in all directions, and a unique lone piñon pine tree that’s a great photo spot. Really no walking at all, just step out of your car and go a few steps into the surrounding desert. Congratulations and good luck! 🍀 ❤️

[@lalababy8907]

I really enjoy your videos. This was another great one. Wonderful job. Check out Taylor's grand adventures for great travel videos and more

[@DaleMcKenzie]

Thanks for the tip, we will…and thanks for watching 😊

[@charleshamilton9274]

What a perfect idea for a Sunday drive! (I wonder if folks still take Sunday drives?) Anyway, a nice Sunday lunch (Summerlin?) then pile into the car for sightseeing and a hike. Great video. Thanks!

[@paulamckenzie]

Charles Hamilton Ummm we still take Sunday drives - out to the desert! Sometimes you need to escape the big city, clear your head, breathe the air. And yes, lunch in Summerlin is the perfect complement, and actually that day we did just that - only afterwards - at the Lazy Dog Saloon. 👍