You just don’t expect to find wetlands in the desert. But, out on the eastern edge of the urban sprawl of Las Vegas, that’s exactly what you’ll find: a lush waterway populated with all sorts of water birds and other wildlife, all within view of the Las Vegas skyline. This is the Clark County Wetlands Park — and while it’s far from the pristine nature experience you might be hoping for, it’s still an interesting place to escape from the nonstop rush of Sin City. Clark County Wetlands Park is located directly east of McCarran Airport and the Las Vegas Strip. […]