In Vegas, anything is possible -- including a lush forest in the middle of the desert.
  Located about 20 minutes away from the Las Vegas Strip, Mystic Falls Park inside Sam's Town is like walking through the woods -- except the wolf and bears here are completely harmless. In addition to the state-of-the-art, 10-minute Sunset Stampede laser light and fountain show, the 25,000-square-foot atrium includes plenty of greenery, babbling brooks and animatronic animals. While it may not be the great outdoors, the ambiance certainly fits the criteria.
  During the holiday season, Mystic Falls transforms into a winter wonderland with festive garland streams, snow-covered lampposts and more than 50 glimmering trees adorned in lights. Watch snow float from above as light images and shooting water dance to traditional holiday music. Cowboy Santa returns on Friday, November 27 through Wednesday, December 23 from noon to 4 p.m. on Thursdays and Fridays, and noon to 8:30 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays.