Pictures of Lake Mead do it small justice,
and only hint at the myriad of activities available there. The Lake
Mead National Recreation Area features numerous activities and places
to go at any time of the year. Lake Mead Marina and the area’s
enormous lakes accommodate boaters, swimmers, sunbathers and fishermen
alike, while its mighty desert is a favorite of hikers, photographers
and sightseers.
Three of America's four desert ecosystems, namely the Mojave, the Great
Basin, and the Sonora Deserts, meet in Lake Mead National Recreation
Area. As a result, this apparently desolate region contains an astounding
variety of unique flora and fauna, such as the snowy egret, the tiny
fern, bighorn sheep and jackrabbits.
The Lake Mead visitor center is located about four miles east of Boulder
City, Nevada. The helpful staff there can provide information, books
and maps, and other materials for a reasonable fee. The visitor center
is open from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. every day except Thanksgiving, Christmas
and New Years Day.
