Dozens of mature, well-established trees that shaded the walkways in front of Vegas's Bellagio Resort were unexpectedly razed overnight on September 6th. The sudden removal of these trees was bad enough, but as one Vegas local explains, the resort's reasons for doing so are appalling.

The Bellagio is a classic Las Vegas luxury hotel, and a favorite among celebrities. Some spotted celebs include Justin Timberlake, Jessica Biel, and Adrian Grenier. Your best chance to snap an up-close pic is at Hyde, The Bellagio's indoor-outdoor nightclub.