The Los Angeles Times from Los Angeles, California • 377

I Special Advertising Supplement D7 BG7dig Sound of silent entertainment at Red Rock Canyon, Escarpment from the typical cacti and yuccas in the lower elevations; joshua trees and agaves in the next zone; oak trees on the lower escarpment slope and ponderosa pine trees. Old West replica Further down the main road about one-half mile is the turn off to Bonnie Springs-Old Nevada. The major attraction here is a commercial replica of a Main Street in the Old West complete with make-believe lynch-ings and shootouts. Several stores line the century-old boulevard as well as a theater and walk -thru museum with a mineshaft setting. Prices are $3.95 for adults, $2.50 for children 5 to 12.

Youngsters under 5 are free. Next door to Old Nevada is the Bonnie Springs Ranch where riding horses are rented and ducks and swans lounge in the cool comfort of a shaded pond. Further down, the road intersects with the Blue Diamond Highway. A left turn and eleven miles more brings you back to Interstate-15 south of the Las Vegas Strip. Camping at primitive sites is limited to 14 days.

Recreational vehicles are allowed for day use only; there are no developed sites yet for overnight stays. Maps and information may be obtained by writing to the Bureau of Land Management, 4765 Vegas Las Vegas, Nevada, 89108, or calling (702) 385-6403. Sandstone Quarry turnoff. One-quarter mile in lies a parking area where you can strike off in several directions to see an area that provided sandstone slabs for Las Vegas home construction many years ago. A more strenuous climb to the east and north rewards hikers with glimpses of Indian petroglyphs and mescal pits in Brownstone Canyon.

After another 4V6-mile ride, you reach Willow Springs. Camping was once permitted here, but under a federal master plan, the only nearby approved camping area is four miles northwest in La Madre Canyon. Access to the primitive site is by trail through an area known as Rocky Gap. Only campers walked in by state park or federal officials are allowed. Close Look at Escarpment The next portion of the road is the recently -paved part that gives sightseers a close-up look at the multicolored escarpment, something previously available only to four-wheel drive enthusiasts.

Three viewpoints give photographers views of massive boulders, rock chimneys an rugged bluffs. After returning to West Charleston Boulevard, continue heading south for one mile until you reach a dirt and rock-studded road leading to Oak Creek Canyon at Twenty miles west of the gambling and entertainment action of Las Vegas silently stands one of Southern Nevada's most alluring natural attractions the Red Rock Canyon and Escarpment. Visitors are given more of an opportunity to appreciate this high-desert scenery with the recent completion of a 5V4-mile portion of the Red Rock Scenic Road. This extension offers travelers three new viewpoints with wide-open vistas. Red Rock Canyon consists of 62,000 acres of federally owned land with a variety of usual and unusual forms of desert vegetation and wildlife, including bighorn sheep and wild burros; wind-sculpted sandstone outcroppings; several picnicking and outdoor camping sites; and the region's most striking creation, the Red Rock Escarpment, a mass of rainbow -colored pinnacles, and boulders jutting from the canyon floor.

To get there, take West Charleston Boulevard from Interstate-15 16 miles west to the beginning of the scenic loop road. Before making the turn onto the Scenic Road, you may want to continue about 1V6 miles to the Dedication Point where signs show the names and elevations of the various points of interest. If you choose to go here first, you must return to the Scenic Road turn off for the 13-mile loop trip. Panoramic Views About two miles north of the turnoff, the first paved turnout is the Calico Hills Vista where travelers are given a panoramic view of a massive clump of red sandstone hills cross-etched by winds. A mile further up the scenic road takes you to the the base of the escarpment.

Picnicking and primitive camping is permitted here. Federal officials have plans for this area to become the sole overnight camping facility in Red Rock Canyon. The Red Rock area varies in elevation from 3,500 feet to 7,500 feet and is a transition zone for numerous species of desert and mountain flora. The diversity ranges ft -ft "ft "ft ft ftftftft ft ft. ft ft ft ft ft SUMMER SPECIAL VI it's Our Silver AoDniveirsarv And we want you to Celebrate with us -ft ft 3 DAY NIGHT 2 ft ft ft ft ft ft ft ft PACKAGE DELUXE ACCOMODATIONS 1 iaHtHV5 I ft Plus Completely ft Free Passes to "7" f1 ft ft ft ft ft ft thru 30 1 a.

-ft the casbar Lounge (1 Drink minimum dot Derson "required to receive the free passes.) equirea hi recavi aaam aaaai nar nursnn ft ft ft rouble occupancy s25 sun. mm i nurs. 25 OFF! we'll take a whopping 25 off your room rate. (weekends slightly higher) cn i i FREE BONUS iY ft ft ft ft iY ft Receive a complimentary Rolls Royce During our 25th anni Radio valued at $29.95 with each reservation! And you can come back any time before August 27, register Sunday through Thursday and we'll take 25 off your room rate again. This offer does not apply to weekends and is based on room availability, of course, so make your reservations early and take advantage of our anniversary party.

versary, we're giving 25H off our room rates for every Sunday through Thursday arrival through August 27, 1980. Just register at the Dunes any time before then and mention our silver anniversary. When you get ready to leave, vs. IXTRA SPECIAL BONUS You will also receive a brand new Las Vegas Discount ft Book that may be utilized at several of the top hotels vV casinos in Las Vegas that will give you the following benefits: 1. $100.00 etta BtekattlH I.

ceaeltMr Ins bmUIH VV J. 1M frw tM tin totoaslH ft ft ftr ft -ft ft ft ft ft ft ft ft ft ft ft ft ft ft ft SPECIAL EVENTS August 1 Benitez vs. Chiaverini Wbrid Ranked VStrlterweights August 2 Quevas vs. Hearns Exclusive Closed Circuit 4. 3 csasktfity toe ertoislH s.

i tar i puts to i lealiM skew it Ike NidNfcM ft 1. tar 1 puts to i KtliM skew tt He UiIm HuiIN so tolsrJH aatf Mre Asceats toe TOTAL VALUE OVER $500" HOTfl MO COUNTRY CUM LAS VEGAS Available only through COMPLIMENTARY VACATION CLUB ft ft ft ft ft ft For toll free room reservations, Call 800-6 34-6971 or 213-272-9961 individual retcrvatlom only. Don not apply to any ipeclal rated package plant, groups, conventlont, or any otner previous offer VNtan IW, $atto 410. Tamea. tOL I1J50 nm Bm.

On Fit l-l fM. (213) 345-7303 Valid until August 31, 1M0 mix a ftftftftftftftftftftftftft-TYftftftftft.