With its steep canyon walls, shimmering river, pocket oases, abundant wildlife and myriad recreational activities, it should come as no surprise to area residents that Black Canyon along the Colorado River has gained national attention.
Lake Mead/Hoover Dam
Lake Mead is one of about 600 bodies of water across the country that’s infested with quagga mussels, and Sen. Dean Heller, R-Nev., is hoping to contain them through Washington.
The National Park Service is searching for a Las Vegas man who was last seen in the water near Callville Bay Marina.
A 30-mile portion of the Colorado River that flows through Lake Mead National Recreation Area has been designated as a National Water Trail by Interior Secretary Sally Jewell.
Two people died after a small plane crashed near the Echo Bay airstrip Thursday night, according to the Clark County Fire Department.
One man died and more than 15 others were rescued in separate incidents over the weekend at the Lake Mead National Recreation Area.
The Lake Mead National Recreation Area brought in its 50th year Saturday as vendors, park rangers and visitors made their way to Hemenway Harbor to check out seasonal events, as well as gain an insight on boating safety.
Have you been to Lake Mead or Lake Mohave? Here’s your chance to prove it.
A 45-year-old Henderson man went missing at Lake Mead Saturday afternoon after officials said high winds blew him further from his boat.
A variety of activities and events are planned at the Lake Mead National Recreation Area is the coming weeks. These include:
As Lake Mead National Recreation Area continues its observance of National Park Week, several special events and activities have been planned for visitors through Sunday.
A man died after jumping off the O’Callaghan-Tillman Memorial Bridge on Tuesday.
From the time she came to the United States as a 4-year-old from Guatemala, Jana Williams has always had a fondness for the outdoors.
For 83 Boulder City High School sophomores, enjoying a rafting trip from Hoover Dam through Black Canyon to Willow Beach was five years in the making.