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Lake Mead National Recreation Area (NRA) offers a wealth of things to
do and places to go year-round. Its huge lakes cater to boaters, swimmers,
sunbathers, and fishermen while its desert rewards hikers, wildlife photographers,
and roadside sightseers. Three of America's four desert ecosystems--the
Mojave, the Great Basin, and the Sonoran Deserts--meet in Lake Mead NRA.
As a result, this seemingly barren area contains a surprising variety of
plants and animals, some of which may be found nowhere else in the world.
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Lake Mead is open year round for visitors to enjoy its many recreational
opportunities , wildlife and scenic wonders. There are nine marinas located
in the park which offer services such as boat and house boat rentals. Within
the park there are 8 campgrounds, motels and 6 RV campgrounds with hookups.
Lake Mead NRA is home to Bighorn sheep, Mule deer, Coyotes, the Kit Fox,
Bobcats, Ringtail cats, the Desert Tortoise, a large variety of birds and
various reptiles such as Chuckwalla lizards, an occasional Gila Monster
and several kinds of rattle snakes.
The most impressive scenic drive is along the North Shore Road. Approximately
40 miles from Lake Mead Blvd to Overton Beach, this scenic tour takes
you through unforgettable desert vistas. Along the way, there is Valley
of Fire State Park, several picnic areas and 3 marinas. A few miles past
Overton Beach is the Lost City Museum. It has displays of a large number
of Anasazi artifacts, ceramics and a reconstruction of an Anasazi pueblo.
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