Laughlin

The Colorado River town of Laughlin is surrounded by really unique scenic areas. Although Laughlin is best know for its casinos, you should drive up a couple of dirt roads that are close to Laughlin. Although these roads are not paved, they are easily traveled by any auto. The first location is off Christmas Tree Pass Road which intersects Nevada 163. A short distance up the road is Grapevine Canyon.   There you will find outstanding petrographs.  Just a a short walk from the parking area, you will find a plethora artwork along the walls of the canyon. The second location is Thumb Butte (although it may be argued that it is not a thumb that is raised). The Thumb Butte dirt road is unmarked but it is just east of mile marker 6 on Arizona Route 68. You actually do not need a sign since the Butte can not be ignored.  The city of Laughlin is between these two areas on  Nevada Route 163.