LAKE MEADE NATIONAL RECREATION

Las Vegas is more than gaming and entertainment!  One of the most popular and beautiful natural resources in the Las Vegas area is Lake Meade National Recreation Area.  Home to Hoover Dam, Lake Meade offers some of the most beautiful scenery in the west.

Black Canyon

Black Canyon is an 11 mile stretch of the Colorado River, and his one of the most stunning parts of Lake Meade.  Visitors can rent kayaks or canoes at Willow Beach Marina, while they enjoy the wildlife, beautiful scenery and historic sites.  It’s sometimes hard to believe that you can be just 20 minutes from the Las Vegas Strip, in this quiet, tranquil lake.

Nature Lovers Delight!

From the boat launch area, you might see all types of ducks, birds, blue herons, which are elegant burds with a wingspan of 5 to 6 feet.  This area is also home to bighorn sheep, who love the rocky and steep canyon walls, and herds of these creatures can be seen from the lake.  Read the rest of this entry