Episode Details

In this episode of Travel Is Back, Johnny Mac heads just 30 minutes outside Las Vegas to Red Rock Canyon — one of the most breathtaking natural escapes in the American Southwest. If you think Las Vegas is all neon and slot machines, this is the episode that will change your mind. The best things to do at Red Rock Canyon include hiking the Calico Hills, driving the 13-mile scenic loop, and spotting desert wildlife you never expected to find so close to the Strip. Johnny shares travel tips for visiting Red Rock Canyon on a Vegas trip, including the best time to go, what to bring, and why this is the ultimate Las Vegas day trip destination. Whether you are a first-time Vegas visitor or a frequent flyer to Sin City, adding Red Rock Canyon to your itinerary is a non-negotiable. Follow Travel Is Back wherever you listen to podcasts and explore our back catalog of over 200 destinations. Travel Is Back — over 200 episodes covering destinations across America and beyond.

Some episodes use AI for research, writing assistance, and occasional voiceover when Johnny Mac is unavailable. His point of view, and his insistence on finding the best local taco remains entirely human.