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Lake Mead/Hoover Dam

Water trail beckons outdoor enthusiasts

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.

Act aims to contain invasive mussel

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.

Search underway for missing Las Vegas man

The National Park Service is searching for a Las Vegas man who was last seen in the water near Callville Bay Marina.

Black Canyon waterway earns national designation

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 die in plane crash near Echo Bay airstrip

Two people died after a small plane crashed near the Echo Bay airstrip Thursday night, according to the Clark County Fire Department.

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One dies, 15 rescued in incidents at Lake Mead

One man died and more than 15 others were rescued in separate incidents over the weekend at the Lake Mead National Recreation Area.

Safety lessons begin Lake Mead’s 50th celebration

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.

Henderson man missing at Lake Mead

A 45-year-old Henderson man went missing at Lake Mead Saturday afternoon after officials said high winds blew him further from his boat.

Various events on tap at Lake Mead in May

A variety of activities and events are planned at the Lake Mead National Recreation Area is the coming weeks. These include:

Lake Mead wraps up park celebration

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.

Man jumps off bridge Tuesday

A man died after jumping off the O’Callaghan-Tillman Memorial Bridge on Tuesday.

Love of outdoors inspires Williams

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.

Raft trip ends five-year lesson about Lake Mead

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.

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