Happy National Nevada Day!

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Here are some top MUST-SEE sites if you visit Nevada!

Fountains of Bellagio

Lots of sights in Vegas use bright lights and neon to get your attention, but the Fountains of Bellagio uses 1,000 jets of surging water, music, and—OK, yes—some dramatic lighting, too. (This is Vegas, after all.) And that combo has made this a thrilling must-see in a town overloaded with almost too many thrilling must-sees. You can catch a show every half hour during the day or, better yet, every 15 minutes after dark, when the water is at its most stunning. The music and choreography rotates, so the show never gets old no matter how many times you’ve seen it. In a city known for VIP ropes and high table stakes, there’s something wholesome about the all-ages, every-walk-of-life crowd that comes out for this free fountain.

Red Rock Canyon Conservational Area

A whole world apart but just 17 miles away, Red Rock Canyon feels like a break from the 24/7 big-city bling of Las Vegas. Head 30 minutes west and you’ll see for yourself: Towering mountains and red rocks rise up from the desert to create a spectacle all their own. With almost 200,000 acres of desert, pine forests, waterfall-covered canyons, and sandstone cliffs, Red Rock takes at least a day to explore. Since the Nevada heat is no joke, it’s a good idea to take in the sights by car with a 13-mile driving loop.

Bellagio Conservatory & Botanical Garden

Las Vegas isn’t exactly known for having distinct seasons—there’s basically just one: hot. But the Conservatory & Botanical Garden at the Bellagio is trying to change that. Just steps from the lobby of the casino-resort, this garden has brought winter, spring, summer, and fall to the desert in exhibition form, showcasing them with typical Vegas theatrics. Constructed from tens of thousands of plants and flowers, with animatronics and larger-than-life props, the space transforms as the calendar rolls on. Splashy experiential displays layer in seasonal scents, sounds, and colors. That means playful plant-made “pandas” for Lunar New Year and moss-covered cottages for fall. Even if you’re just passing through the hotel, it’s worth a stroll to stop and (literally) smell the roses.

Valley of Fire State Park

Valley of Fire is Nevada’s oldest and largest state park. Ancient trees and early man are represented throughout the park by areas of petrified wood and 3,000-year-old Indian petroglyphs. Popular activities include camping, hiking, picnicking and photography. The park offers a full-scale visitor center with extensive interpretive displays. The park is open all year.

Mob Museum

Rat Pack crooners, feathered showgirls, and yes, organized crime: These are the things that come to mind when you think of Vegas. The city’s got a long, complicated history with not-quite-legal activity—and now there’s a whole museum dedicated to telling those stories. And no, this place isn’t a glorification of the mafia. Instead, it’s an exploration of its fascinating decades-long tug-of-war with the law that played out in these streets. The museum’s location—a building downtown—is part of mob history, too: In the ’50s, it was home to the explosive televised hearings that shed major light on organized crime in America. In 2012, the neoclassical structure became the Mob Museum, revealing tons of cool exhibitions and artifacts about the mob throughout history. In addition to the open galleries, there are three add-ons: an underground cocktail bar, a ticketed tour of an onsite moonshine distillery, and an interactive forensics experience.

SOURCE: TRIPADVISOR

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  4. Eric Daugherty @EricLDaugh 🚨

    HOLY CRAP!! A Palm Beach elections office volunteer just got arrested for STEALING an encrypted access key and computer equipment in the March 24 special election where the Democrat won by 800 votes

    This is the district the includes Mar-a-Lago.

    Investigators worry that the encryption — used for training — could be reverse engineered and used to tamper with voter registration

    The theft was reported on March 27, a few days after last Tuesday’s special election, per WPTV. The theft occurred on March 19, just days before election day

    “During the search of [John] Panicci’s home, detectives recovered the stolen items along with a substantial amount of electronic and digital storage devices. Panicci was transported to the Palm Beach County Jail and booked on charges.”

    Election integrity is vital to our republic.

    If it’s happening in Florida — IT’S HAPPENING NATIONWIDE

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  6. Just The News: “Pakistan is preparing to host high-stakes talks between the United States and Iran aimed at ending a month-long conflict that has rattled the region, according to senior officials.

    Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar said on Sunday both Washington and Tehran have agreed in principle to Pakistan facilitating negotiations, which he indicated could take place within days. He did not clarify whether the discussions would be held face-to-face or through intermediaries, nor did he provide a specific timeline or venue. Officials from the United States and Iran have not yet publicly confirmed participation.

    Dar made the announcement following a meeting of regional foreign ministers in Islamabad, where he said key players backed Islamabad’s diplomatic push. Representatives from Turkey, Egypt, and Saudi Arabia voiced support for Pakistan’s role in trying to de-escalate the conflict. 

    A follow-up round of discussions among those nations is expected to take place Monday.

    The diplomatic effort comes as tensions remain high. Iranian officials have warned the United States against any potential ground offensive, while continued fighting involving Israel has contributed to volatility in global oil markets.”

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  11. Just The News: “Mike Huckabee, U.S. ambassador to Israel, said Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa shouldn’t have been denied entry to mass in Israel on Sunday. 

    “While all Holy sites in the Old City are closed due to safety concerns for mass gatherings including the Western Wall, Church of the Holy Sepulcher and Al Aqsa Mosque, the action today by the Israel Nat’l Police to deny Latin Patriarch Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa and 3 other priests from entering the Church to offer a blessing on Palm Sunday is an unfortunate overreach already having major repercussions around the world,” he wrote on X.

    “Home Front Command Guidelines restrict any gatherings to 50 people or less.  The 4 representatives of the Catholic Church were well below that restriction.  Statements from the Gov’t of Israel indicate the action to prohibit Cardinal Pizzaballa entry to the Church of the Holy Sepulcher were for safety reasons, but churches, synagogues, and mosques throughout Jerusalem have met with the restrictions of 50 or less,” he added.  

    Huckabee continued, saying, “For the Patriarch to be barred from entry to the Church on Palm Sunday for a private ceremony is difficult to understand or justify. Israel has indicated it will work with the Patriarch to accommodate a safe means of carrying out Holy Week activities.”

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  13. Goodness, it turned into a gorgeous day! 82 with bright sunshine and only a slight breeze now and then! I’ve got the patio doors standing wide open. No sign of Wheezer yet….

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