Laughlin isn't as well-known nationally as other Nevada cities like Las Vegas and Reno. The southern Nevada town of nearly 9,000, according to Clark County's official website, does attract 5 million visitors a year mainly due to its nine casinos. Outdoor lovers and fitness enthusiasts will also find things to do in the Laughlin area. As a bonus, the town has an average daily temperature of 75.4 degrees and over 300 sunny days, according to the Visit Laughlin tourism website. (CE: reference 1, 2nd and 3rd grafs and reference 2, 3rd graf)
Water Sports
Water sportsmen enjoy Laughlin, which sits off the Colorado River. People can go canoeing, kayaking, water skiing, jet skiing and boating. Bullhead City, directly across the river in Arizona, has the annual Bullhead City River Regatta, which features canoe, kayak and standup paddleboard races. (CE: references 3 and 4)
Recreation Area
Big Bend of the Colorado Recreation Area, which opened in 1996, offers 4 miles of hiking trails in developed areas, as well as additional undeveloped trails in the canyons section. It also includes a boat launch and 24 RV camping sites with water hookups and power. (CE: reference 5)
Golf
Golfers have five par-72, 18-hole courses to choose from in the Laughlin area. The Mojave Resort Golf Club is in Laughlin. The other four--Desert Lakes Golf Club, El Rio Golf and Country Club, Laughlin Ranch Golf Club and Los Lagos Golf Club--are across the Colorado River in Arizona. Those looking to practice can go to the driving ranges at the Desert Lakes Golf Club and the Los Lagos Golf Club. (CE: resource 1)
Sports
Athletes in Laughlin can play in leagues and venues throughout Clark County. Opportunities include adult leagues in basketball, flag football, softball and volleyball. Additionally, the county's parks and recreation department operates 14 swimming pools with lessons available for kids and adults. (CE: resource 2, click Sports and Aquatics)
Spas
Part of a healthy lifestyle is remaining stress-free and knowing when to relax. Laughlin's four spas will help you rejuvenate. Treatments include deep tissue and Swedish massages, facials, pedicures, manicures and waxing. (CE: resource 3)
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