- States: AZ, NV
- NPCA Region: Pacific
- Est. Date: 1964
Air Quality Conditions
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Health
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Nature
Significant Concern
Climate Change Threats
This recreation area provides scenic vistas of Lake Mead and Lake Mohave with more than 700 miles of shoreline and a beautiful reservoir for boaters, swimmers, and anglers to explore. The surrounding desert features nine wilderness areas and isolated backcountry with a fantastic diversity of desert plants and animals and dramatic desert scenery.
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Magazine Article
Chasing a Troubled River
The mighty Colorado River and its tributaries run through seven states and 10 national park sites and provide water and electricity to millions of people. But as photographer Pete McBride…
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Blog Post
Nearby Nature: 10 Easy Getaways
Need more time outdoors? You might not have to travel as far as you think.
My Park Story
Greetings from Lake Mead National Recreation Area
MOJAVE GEMS: ST THOMAS COVE I love ghost towns. Not the ones with live music, burger joints, and kitchy souvenir shops. No, I prefer the real ghost towns; quiet, desolate, devoid of human activity but filled with human history. I love wandering around the abandoned buildings, peeking into empty rooms,…
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Read more about ‘Home Means Nevada’
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Read more about 7 Tips for Winter Hiking — Plus 6 of NPCA’s Favorite Cold-Weather Trails
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Read more about Crossing Guards
Magazine Article Crossing Guards New highway overpasses protect key species that move beyond park boundaries.
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