2020 Annual Meeting Tours
Hoover Dam Tour
hosted by NCDEA
DATE: Sunday, Feb. 9, 2020
LOCATION: Hoover Dam
TIME: 9:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
COST: $91
LOADING TIME: 8:45 a.m. at Flamingo Street
Travel 50 minutes from Las Vegas to see the magnificent Hoover Dam. Attendees will experience the Power Plant Tour and have access to the Bypass Bridge, Visitors Center, Exhibit Halls, Museum and Movie Room, allowing them to fully explore the Dam and its history. Lunch on your own will be available on site.
Springs Preserve Tour
hosted by NCDEA
DATE: Sunday, Feb. 9, 2020
LOCATION: Springs Preserve
TIME: 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
COST: $68
LOADING TIME: 9:45 a.m. at Flamingo Street
Take a trip to some of Las Vegas’ top tourist sites – the Springs Preserve, Fremont Street and the Las Vegas Welcome Sign. At the Springs Preserve, attendees will visit the Origen Museum and the Nevada State Museum.
The Origen Museum, the interpretive focal point for history at the Spring Preserve, features more than 75 permanent exhibits, an indoor theater and traveling exhibit space. The Nevada State Museum, housed in a 70,000-square-foot building, features a 13,000-square-foot exhibit gallery that allows visitors to stand face-to-face with Nevada’s State Fossil, the Ichthyosaur Shonisaurus popularis; step inside a stalactite cave; witness an atomic explosion and more.
Lunch on your own will be available on site.
“O” by Cirque du Soleil & Bellagio Garden Tour
hosted by NACD Auxiliary
DATE: Sunday, Feb. 9, 2020
LOCATION: Bellagio Hotel
TIME: 5:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
COST: $160 ($165 onsite)
LOADING TIME: 5:15 p.m. at Flamingo Street
Leaving from the hotel, attendees will take a short walk to the Bellagio, where they will see exquisite gardens and glass ceilings. Next, they’ll attend the most beautiful show in Las Vegas – “O” by Cirque Du Soleil.
Cirque du Soleil weaves an aquatic tapestry of artistry, surrealism and theatrical romance in the timeless production of “O”. Described as “liquid magic” by the Los Angeles Times, “O” boasts a custom-built 1.5 million gallon pool that artists dive 60+ feet into throughout the show. This breathtaking show is inspired by the concept of infinity and the elegance of water’s pure form. “O” pays tribute to the beauty of the theatre—from the simplest street performance to the most lavish of operas—where anything is possible and where the drama of life plays itself out before your very eyes.
A treat will be provided to attendees.
Eldorado Gold Mine and Colorado River Tour *Sold Out- Waitlist Now Closed*
hosted by NACD Auxiliary
DATE: Tuesday, Feb. 11, 2020
LOCATION: Southern Nevada
TIME: 11:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
COST: $75 ($85 onsite)
LOADING TIME: 11:15 a.m. at Flamingo Street
Come along with us as we discover what life was like in southern Nevada from 1861-1942. We’ll have a thrilling adventure as we go down into the Teahatticup, the oldest and richest gold mine in southern Nevada, where we’ll see gold and silver veins. We’ll experience the Wild West as we hear from the family who owns one of the most lawless places throughout the West. Attendees will also get to see the Black Canyon, an Indian battlefield and a military outpost. Following a provided lunch, our tour will take us to the steamboat landing along the Colorado River.
Please bring a jacket, as the mine is a little chilly and wear your comfy walking shoes. Be sure to bring your camera as there will be many beautiful areas for photo opportunities. Please note that this tour is not ADA accessible.
This tour is sold out and the waitlist is now closed.
Red Rock Canyon & Spring Mount Ranch Tour
hosted by NACD Auxiliary
DATE: Tuesday, Feb. 11, 2020
LOCATION: Red Rock Canyon
TIME: 11:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
COST: $70 ($80 onsite)
LOADING TIME: 11:15 a.m. at Flamingo Street
Join us on a tour of the beautiful and scenic parks outside of Las Vegas. We’ll have lunch at Mountain Springs Park, once owned by Howard Hughes, where we’ll see some historical sites. Then, we’ll be off to the scenic Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area. We’ll stop several times along the way and have a chance to see outdoor exhibits and enjoy the spectacular desert landscape with a private tour guide. While at the Conservation Area, we’ll stop at the visitors center and see a short movie about the area.
Please wear comfy walking shoes and bring a jacket in case of cool weather.
NACD Appreciation Banquet
Sponsored by Case IH
DATE: Tuesday, Feb. 11, 2020
LOCATION: Gold/Platinum
TIME: 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
COST: $95
Join us for a night of celebration, as we honor leaders in conservation. Many prestigious award winners will be announced tonight, including the Olin Sims Award, President’s Award, NACD Friends of Conservation Award, NACD Distinguished Service Award and Hugh Hammond Bennett Awards for Conservation Excellence. Watch as NACD’s new president-elect takes their oath of office.
During dinner, attendees will be entertained by Xavier Mortimer, a former Cirque du Soleil performer and acclaimed magician. Having performed in over 30 countries – and even on the television show America’s Got Talent – Mortimer creates a dream world that combines both comedy and drama together to create an entertaining show for all.