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Known for remarkably warm water, Lakes
Mead and Mohave attract boaters most of
the year. People also come to fish, kayak,
and scuba dive in the lakes and to see
the Hoover Dam at the southwestern end
of Lake Mead. However, the lakes on the
Colorado River are not the only draw to
the area since the Lake
Mead National Recreational Area has
much more great terrain for recreation.
Hikers and wildlife watchers like the
Lake Mead National Recreational Area since
it is home to the gorgeous landscape of
the Mojave Desert. Here they find cliffs,
hills, and canyons with a wide spectrum
of colors - especially of reds, yellows,
and oranges. More than 240 species of
birds, 55 species of mammals, over 50
species of reptiles, and hundreds of plant
species are found within the borders of
the national recreational area. Hikers
are encouraged to wear sufficient sun
protection and bring plenty of water since
this desert landscape can be harsh as
temperatures in summer can reach 120ºF
in the shade. Trail maps are available
at the Alan Bible Visitor Center.
An interesting area of the national recreational
area is the Grapevine Canyon. There is
a natural spring in the canyon which supports
a wide variety of flora and fauna. Of
note, the Yuman Indians - ancient inhabitants
of the area - left petroglyphs on the
rock walls here. Petroglyphs are images
pecked onto the walls that depict ancient
Indian life. Also near the canyon is Spirit
Mountain, a sacred site of the ancient
Indians in the area. Hiking trails traverse
the canyon and offer great access to the
scenery.
Lake Mead is less than 50 miles southeast
of Las Vegas and is accessible via many
routes. From Interstate 15, take Nevada
SR-169 near Overton or Nevada SR-147 near
North Las Vegas. From Interstate 515,
take Nevada SR-146 near Henderson. From
Highway 95, take SR-165 near Nelson, SR-164
near Searchlight, or SR-163 near Laughlin
and Bullhead City, AZ (also from Arizona
SR-68). From Interstate 40, take Highway
93 near Kingman, AZ.
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