If you've got the car, could I recommend a trip or two away from Vega$?
We just did Valley of Fire, about an hours, if that, drive from Vega$. Very beautiful, but bring a $5 bill for park entry as it is unmanned (oh, and don't forget the water like we did!).
http://www.state.nv.us/stparks/vf.htm
Also, Hoover Dam is quite spectacular, though intersting now with the security checks (not there the last time we visted
)
http://www.hooverdam.usbr.gov
Red Rock Canyon is on the door step as well, and worth a visit.
http://www.redrockcanyon.blm.gov/
And if you do hit the jackpot, there is always a flight over the Grand Canyon!
[This message has been edited by LHR Tim (edited 09-05-2002).]