SPRINGS PRESERVE GUIDE<TITLE> </HEAD> <BODY> <BODY BGCOLOR="ALICEBLUE" TEXT="NAVY" FONT COLOR="NAVY"> <BODY LINK="BLUE" VLINK="BLUE"> <script language="JavaScript">  </script> ® <CENTER> <IMG SRC="http://www.westvegas.com/pix/UP_WEST_VEGAS_LOGO.jpg" WIDTH="430" HEIGHT="72" BORDER="2" ALT="West Vegas Locals' Guide Website Banner"> </CENTER> <CENTER> <FONT SIZE="2" FONT COLOR="RED"> <B> Please allow 30 seconds for all multi-media objects to now load. </B> </FONT> </CENTER> <P> <CENTER> <H1> Guide to Springs Preserve - Las Vegas </H1> </CENTER> <P> <CENTER> <IMG SRC="http://www.westvegas.com/banners/UP_SPRINGS_PRESERVE_ROTUNDA.jpg" WIDTH="800" HEIGHT="421" BORDER="2" ALT="Buildings at Springs Preserve in Las Vegas."> </CENTER> <CENTER> <FONT SIZE="2"> From WikiMedia Commons. Graphic Enhancement by WestVegas.com</A>. </FONT> </CENTER> <P> <CENTER> <FONT SIZE="6" FONT COLOR="PURPLE"> EXPLORE - LEARN - PLAY </FONT> </CENTER> <P> <HR> <P> <CENTER> <H2> <FONT SIZE="5" FONT COLOR="RED"> Springs Preserve's<BR> Public Recreation & Educational Facilities </FONT> </H2> </CENTER> <P> <CENTER> <IMG SRC="http://www.westvegas.com/banners/UP_SPRINGS_PRESERVE.jpg" WIDTH="550" HEIGHT="324" BORDER="2" ALT="Map of Las Vegas' Springs Preserve."> </CENTER> <CENTER> <FONT SIZE="2"> From <A HREF="tp://www.springspreserve.org/">SpringsPreserve.org</A>. Click for <A HREF="http://www.springspreserve.org/assets/pdf/plan_map_site.pdf">Springs Preserve PDF Map</A>. </FONT> </CENTER> <P> <CENTER> Springs Preserve's map shows the Desert Living Center, Amphitheater, Ori-Gen building & Nevada State Museum. </CENTER> <P> <CENTER> <IMG SRC="http://www.westvegas.com/banners/UP_SPRINGS_PRESERVE_VEGAS.jpg" WIDTH="750" HEIGHT="500" BORDER="2" ALT="Garden Area at Las Vegas' Springs Preserve."> </CENTER> <CENTER> <FONT SIZE="2"> From WikiMedia Commons. Graphic Enhancement by WestVegas.com</A>. </FONT> </CENTER> <P> <CENTER> Springs Preserve is located between Decatur Blvd and Rancho - Just east of Meadows Mall, south of<BR> Freeway 95 - north of Charleston - at 333 S. Valley View (at Alta). Open every day from 10am - 6pm.<BR> Closed Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day. </CENTER> <P> <CENTER> <IMG SRC="http://www.westvegas.com/banners/UP_SPRINGS_PRESERVE_PATH.jpg" WIDTH="720" HEIGHT="480" BORDER="2" ALT="One of the Walking Trail Pathways at Las Vegas' Springs Preserve."> </CENTER> <CENTER> <FONT SIZE="2"> From WikiMedia Commons. Graphic Enhancement by WestVegas.com</A>. </FONT> </CENTER> <P> <CENTER> Here's a PDF Map of <A HREF="http://www.springspreserve.org/assets/pdf/plan_map_site_trails.pdf">Walking Trails</A> at Springs Preserve. </CENTER> <P> <CENTER> <IMG SRC="http://www.westvegas.com/banners/UP_GARDENS_AT_SPRINGS_PRESE.jpg" WIDTH="800" HEIGHT="569" BORDER="2" ALT="Trees in the Garden Area at Las Vegas' Springs Preserve."> </CENTER> <CENTER> <FONT SIZE="2"> From WikiMedia Commons. Graphic Enhancement by WestVegas.com</A>. </FONT> </CENTER> <P> <CENTER> <FONT SIZE="5" FONT COLOR="RED"> <B> About Springs Preserve - The Jewel of the Desert </B> </FONT> </CENTER> <P> <CENTER> Springs Preserve is one of the most exciting and pleasurable public facilities built in any city in the USA.<BR> It opened in 2007 at 333 S. Valley View. Use this interactive <A HREF="http://westvegas.com/springs_preserve_map.html">Google Satellite Map</A> to view the location. <P> Springs Preserve was built to commemorate the Las Vegas Springs and to serve as one of the city's best <BR> attractions and meeting spots for locals and tourists alike. The amount of things there is incredible. </CENTER> <P> <CENTER> <FONT COLOR="GREEN"> <B> WHAT SPRINGS PRESERVE HAS: </B> </FONT> </CENTER> <P> <CENTER> <FONT COLOR="RED"> Trails<BR> Museum<BR> Concerts<BR> Palm Oasis<BR> Rose Garden<BR> Herb Garden<BR> Amphitheater <BR> Garden Tours<BR> Cauldron Pool<BR> Cactus Gardens<BR> Dr. Greenthumb<BR> Wetland Habitat<BR> Convention Space<BR> Irrigation Theater<BR> Solar Powered Fun<BR> Weddings Facilities<BR> Green Meeting Space<BR> Shakespeare Festival<BR> Art & Photo Galleries <BR> Garden Training Center<BR> Cooking Demonstrations<BR> Erosion Control Display<BR> Fruit & Vegetable Gardens<BR> Wolfgang Puck's Springs Cafe<BR> Pre-Historic Pit House & Hearth<BR> Winter Lights Christmas Festival<BR> </FONT> </CENTER> <P> <CENTER> <FONT COLOR="GREEN"> <B> SPRINGS PRESERVE - MAIN ATTRACTIONS </B> </FONT> </CENTER> <P> <CENTER> <FONT COLOR="PURPLE"> * Gardens * <P> * Gift Shop * <P> * Walking Trails * <P> * Children's Playground * <P> * Nevada State Museum * <P> * The Ori-Gen Experience *<BR> (3 galleries with 75 exhibits & indoor theater). <P> * The Springs Cafe * <BR> (sustainable cuisine and breathtaking views of the Valley). <P> * Desert Living Theater * <BR> (5 buildings with dozens of interactive exhibits, classrooms) LEED Awarded! <P> * Big Springs Gallery & Theater *<BR> Live Animal Habitats / Natural Mojave Gallery / New Frontier Gallery </FONT> </CENTER> <P> <CENTER> <FONT COLOR="GREEN"> General Admission: Nevada residents $9.95 for adults, $8.95 for students, seniors, <BR> teachers and military, $4.95 for children ages 5 - 17, kids 4 and under are free. </FONT> </CENTER> <P> <CENTER> <FONT COLOR="RED"> NOTE: Yearly Membership is a good deal at just $25 per person or $60 for the family. Being a member provides<BR> unlimited access to the Preserve, a 10% discount at the Cafe and Gift Shop - plus, best of all is the fact that<BR> members can enter the park at 8am, instead of the normal 10am opening. A great place for morning walks. <P> <A HREF="http://www.springspreserve.org/support/membership.html"> <B> Springs Preserve Memberships </B> </A> </FONT> </CENTER> <P> <HR> <P> <CENTER> <FONT SIZE="5"> History of the Springs & Meadow of Las Vegas </FONT> </CENTER> <P> <CENTER> <IMG SRC="http://www.westvegas.com/banners/JCF.jpg" WIDTH="235" HEIGHT="281" BORDER="2" ALT="Colonel Fremont."> </CENTER> <CENTER> <FONT SIZE="2"> InOldLasvegas.com Collection</A>. </FONT> </CENTER> <P> <CENTER> It was the famous American explorer, John C. Fremont and his scout Kit Carson who discovered the <BR> watered meadows of Las Vegas on May 3, 1844. This small oasis of water, in the middle of a vast <BR> desert, had been used by native Americans and Mexican travelers along the Old Spanish Trail for years. <BR> </CENTER> <P> <CENTER> <IMG SRC="http://www.westvegas.com/banners/OLD_SPRINGS.jpg" WIDTH="657" HEIGHT="353" BORDER="2" ALT="Old Days at the Las vegas Springs."> </CENTER> <CENTER> <FONT SIZE="2"> InOldLasvegas.com Collection</A>. </FONT> </CENTER> <P> <CENTER> The Spanish term of "Las Vegas" translates to "The Meadows". This spring is the meadow that the city is named after. </CENTER> <P> <HR> <P> <CENTER> <FONT SIZE="5" FONT COLOR="GREEN"> <B> Links of Interest for the Springs Preserve </B> </FONT> </CENTER> <P> <CENTER> The Springs Preserve holds a five-star public-rating in <A HREF="http://www.yelp.com/biz/springs-preserve-las-vegas">Yelp's Reviews</A>. </CENTER> <P> <CENTER> This is a <A HREF="http://blog.vegas.com/tag/springs-preserve/">Blog</A> that talks about prior & recent activities at Springs Preserve. </CENTER> <P> <CENTER> To book <A HREF="http://www.springspreserve.org/book/weddings.html/">Weddings & Catering</A> check this link. </CENTER> <P> <CENTER> Springs Preserve <A HREF="http://www.springspreserve.org/plan/maps.html">Grounds Map</A>. </CENTER> <P> <CENTER> PDF showing the Springs <A HREF="http://www.springspreserve.org/assets/pdf/plan_map_site_trails.pdf">Trail Map</A>. </CENTER> <P> <CENTER> Wolfgang Puck's <A HREF="http://www.springspreserve.org/plan/cafe.html?id=113">Springs Cafe</A> at Springs Preserve. </CENTER> <P> <CENTER> Yearly memberships available on-line. <A HREF="http://www.springspreserve.org/support/membership.html"> Springs Preserve Membership </A> </CENTER> <P> <CENTER> Visit the <A HREF="http://www.springspreserve.org/">Official Springs Preserve Website</A> for more info.</A> </CENTER> <P> <CENTER> Check bi-monthy for<A HREF="http://www.springspreserve.org/apps/press_room/news_release.cfml?nid=2342"> Up-Coming Events</A> taking place at Springs Preserve. </CENTER> <P> <HR> <P> <CENTER> <H3> <FONT SIZE="6"> Springs Preserve Videos<BR> </FONT> </H3> </CENTER> <P> <CENTER> <object width="633" height="505"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/cp/vjVQa1PpcFMGSq4CL_ol6eXvSew0H3NsLyw_yuPH2EU="></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/cp/vjVQa1PpcFMGSq4CL_ol6eXvSew0H3NsLyw_yuPH2EU=" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" width="633" height="505"></embed></object> </CENTER> <P> <CENTER> There are over 20 great videos in the player above. Most are high-quality productions direct <BR> from Springs Preserves, plus a few from other local sources. Total time is 1 hour 30 Minutes. <P> <FONT COLOR="PURPLE"> NOTE: If any videos stall - simply click the User Name (at bottom left of player) and you can see the <BR> video directly on YouTube's website. This player is mainly just a reference to great videos available. </FONT> </CENTER> <P> <HR> <P> <CENTER> <A HREF="http://www.springspreserve.org/"> <FONT SIZE="5"> Official Springs Preserve Website </FONT> </A> </CENTER> <P> <HR> <P> <CENTER> <FONT SIZE="5"> <B> Springs Cafe - Video Cooking Tutorials </B> </FONT> </CENTER> <P> <CENTER> <A HREF="http://www.springspreserve.org/assets/pdf/plan_cafe_menu_spring2010.pdf"> <FONT SIZE="5"> SPRINGS CAFE - PDF MENU </FONT> </A> </CENTER> <P> <CENTER> <object width="660" height="525"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/cp/vjVQa1PpcFMGSq4CL_ol6YEGTtR2hTOjBmDYo8XSLlc="></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/cp/vjVQa1PpcFMGSq4CL_ol6YEGTtR2hTOjBmDYo8XSLlc=" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" width="660" height="525"></embed></object> </CENTER> <P> <CENTER> <FONT COLOR="PURPLE"> Nine Do-It-Yourself Recipies from Wolfgang Puck's <A HREF="http://www.springspreserve.org/plan/cafe.html?id=113">Springs Cafe</A> Executive Chef, Peter Sherlock. </FONT> </CENTER> <P> <CENTER> <FONT SIZE="2"> <FONT COLOR="RED">1.</FONT> Shrimp 6:49, <FONT COLOR="RED">2.</FONT> Chicken 7:47, <FONT COLOR="RED">3.</FONT> Wok-Art 5:00, <FONT COLOR="RED"> 4. </FONT> Osso Bucco 7:53, <FONT COLOR="RED">5. </FONT> Fish 5:18, <FONT COLOR="RED">6. </FONT> Hot Tomatoes 5:49, <FONT COLOR="RED"> 7.</FONT> Cocoa 4:58, <FONT COLOR="RED">8.</FONT> Tomato Soup 4:16, <FONT COLOR="RED"> 9. </FONT> Honey Bread 4:54. </FONT> </CENTER> <P> <CENTER> <A HREF="http://www.yelp.com/biz/springs-cafe-by-wolfgang-puck-las-vegas"> <B> Yelp Reviews Springs Cafe </B> </A> </CENTER> <P> <CENTER> NOTE: Admission price to the Preserve is not taken if you're just going to eat at the Cafe. </CENTER> <P> <HR> <CENTER> <A HREF="http://westvegas.com/springs_preserve_map.html"> <FONT SIZE="6"> Map to Springs Preserve </FONT> </A> </CENTER> <HR> <P> <CENTER> <A HREF="http://westvegas.com"> <IMG SRC="http://www.westvegas.com/banners/WEST_VEGAS_LOGO_670_129.jpg" WIDTH="670" HEIGHT="129" BORDER="2" ALT="West Vegas Banner - Enter the Site."> </A> </CENTER> <P> <CENTER> <IMG SRC="http://inoldlasvegas.com/photos/BAR_1.gif" WIDTH="439" HEIGHT="31" ALT="Line Break Banner."> </CENTER> <P> <CENTER> <A HREF="http://inoldlasvegas.com"> <IMG SRC="http://inoldlasvegas.com/banners/IN_OLD_LAS_VEGAS_LOGO_SMALL.jpg" WIDTH="520" HEIGHT="62" BORDER="2" ALT="In Old Las Vegas.com Small Banner."> </A> </CENTER> <P> <HR> <P> <CENTER> <IMG SRC="http://www.westvegas.com/banners/cs-ye-234x16.gif" WIDTH="234" HEIGHT="16" BORDER="2" ALT="Copyscape Banner."> </CENTER> <P> <CENTER> <FONT SIZE="2"> Last Update: July 12th, 2010 </FONT> </CENTER> <P> <CENTER> <font face=arial FONT SIZE="2" FONT COLOR=#000000> <A HREF="mailto:ErikWunstell@aol.com"> E-Mail Erik Wunstell. </FONT> </A> </CENTER> <P> <CENTER> <font face=arial FONT SIZE="1" FONT COLOR=#000000> WEBSITE by WestVegas.com & Camden Communications <BR> Website Copyright © 1999-2010 By Erik Wunstell <BR> 4175 S. 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