DOG-FRIENDLY PARKS IN LAS VEGAS, NV

Mojave Desert valley contains Las Vegas, where 650,000 residents endure summer temperatures regularly exceeding 105°F and mild winters averaging 47°F. Mountains surround the valley on all sides, with elevations ranging from 2,000 feet downtown to nearby peaks above 10,000 feet. Rainfall averages just 4 inches annually, creating permanently arid conditions. Desert vegetation—creosote, yucca, and scattered joshua trees—characterizes undeveloped areas, while the urban core creates a heat island effect intensifying summer conditions.