Nevada - Lake Mead National Recreation Area
The National Park Service manages the Lake Mead National Recreation Area. Visitors will find a plethora of outdoor activities to keep them busy. Some of these include aquatic pursuits like fishing, boating, diving, and swimming. Others include hiking, biking, and 4 wheel driving. The Lake Mead National Recreation Area is well serviced by marinas and tour companies. If you plan on boating, be sure to check the water depth levels as they fluctuate throughout the year and can change dramatically year over year.
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Hoover Dam
Hoover Dam was an incredible engineering feat when it was built in the 1930s. The sheer face is an impressive sight, holding back Lake Mead.
Lake Mead
This wonderful lake is a result of the magnificent Hoover Dam. Stretching back for hundred's of kilometers, Lake Mead is a boaters paradise. The lake's crystal clear water shimmers in the desert heat and a swim on the hottest of days is always a treat. Those who don't have private boats can take a cruise with one of the local cruise companies. Fishing, scuba diving, water skiing, and house boating are just some of the aquatic pastimes available.
