Lake Mead National Recreational Area     Lake Mead National Recreational Area is located in Nevada on the Colorado River, about 25 miles from the Las Vegas Strip. The Lake Mead Reservoir provides water to Arizona, California, Nevada and to parts of Mexico. Although the water levels have significantly receded over the years, Lake Mead is still one of the largest man made lakes in the world. Lake Mead Recreational Area offers 1.5 million acres for visitors to explore and … [Read more...]