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National Park Service Park Newspaper U.S. Department of the Interior Lake Mead National Recreation Area www.nps.gov/lake Lake Mead National Recreation Area Fall/Winter 2016/2017 NPS NPS Welcome to Lake Mead We’re commemorating the National Park Service’s 100th birthday, and we’re so glad you decided to visit America’s most diverse national Find Your Park on Land recreation area during our centennial Lake Mead National Recreation Area is known for With so much to see and do at Lake Mead National celebration. its two huge lakes, but the national park is actually Recreation Area, many people choose to camp out and only 13 percent water. The other 87 percent of the 1.5 stay a few days. The park has seven dry camping areas We have had lots of special million-acre park is land. and seven RV parks with full hook-ups. Camping is also events in the park and in gateway allowed in the backcountry without a permit. A full list of communities, and we have even This time of year, when temperatures in the desert campgrounds and amenities can be found on page 3. more planned in the months ahead are cooler, there is plenty to explore, including to help you “Find Your Park.” To nine wilderness areas, hundreds of hot springs and Feel free to bring your pets as you explore the park. Lake view the calendar of events, visit hundreds of miles of trails, ranging from easy, flat Mead National Recreation Area is pet-friendly. Leashed our website at www.nps.gov/lake. hikes to strenuous hikes that involve scrambling pets are allowed on all trails and everywhere else in the across boulders. park, unless a sign states otherwise. Over the past year, we have made quite a few improvements in the The most popular trail is the Historic Railroad Trail. For help coordinating your ideal trip, stop by the Lake park to make your visit more It starts near the Lake Mead Visitor Center and leads Mead Visitor Center off of U.S. Highway 93 in Nevada or enjoyable. At the southern end of 3.5 miles to the Hoover Dam. It was just resurfaced, call 702-293-8990. the park, the road to Katherine making it more accessible for all visitors. Landing has been widened and repaved. We continue to extend and Down in the Lake Mohave district at Katherine improve launch ramps across Lake Landing, the Fisherman’s Trail is a little more hilly Mead. The Historic Railroad Trail and narrow, but the easy 1.8-mile hike rewards has been resurfaced, making it more visitors as it leads them to a sandy beach where you accessible. And River Mountains can picnic, swim or fish. View more popular trails Loop Trail has been repaired for a on page 3. smoother cycling experience. Not up for hiking, then take a scenic drive along We hope you enjoy your visit. Be Northshore Road. The recently repaved road offers sure to stop by the Lake Mead Visitor more than 45 miles of colorful geology, ranging from Center to view the park film and to vivid red sandstone to towering granite hills to black get your special centennial stamp volcanic rocks. You may even spot desert bighorn for your national park passport. If sheep or wild horses along the way. you have any questions, our rangers throughout the park are happy to The park’s hot springs are also very popular help answer them. attractions. There are more than 300 within the park. Rogers Spring and Blue Point Spring can easily be accessed by car off of Northshore Road. Nevada and Arizona Hot springs, on the other hand, require NPS Lizette Richardson - Superintendent hiking very strenuous trails. Visitor enjoys a view of the Muddy Mountains Wilderness Area National Park Service U.S. Department of the Interior Safety: What You Need to Know We want your trip to Lake Mead BRING WATER PREPARE FOR National Recreation Area to be Water is available at all CHANGING WEATHER safe and enjoyable. Ultimately, your developed areas in the park. Prepare for temperature extremes Lake Mead National safety is your responsibility. This by dressing in layers. Temperatures Recreation Area information will help you prepare. STAY HYDRATED & this time of year can range from America’s Most Diverse National Recreation Area EAT SALTY SNACKS 100F(37C) to 20F(-6C). Desert Lake Mead National Recreation Area IN CASE OF We recommend drinking a weather changes fast and the provides diverse public recreation, EMERGENCY minimum of one gallon (about 4 landscape offers little shelter. benefit and use on lakes Mead If you are in an area with liters) of water per person, per day. and Mohave and surrounding cell service and you have an You will need more fluids if you are TURN AROUND lands in a manner that preserves emergency, call 911 and ask the active. Hiking or cycling can cause DON’T DROWN the ecological, geological, cultural, historical, scenic, scientific and dispatcher to transfer you to Lake you to lose water and salts at a rate Flash floods occur when monsoon wilderness resources of the park. Mead. If you are on a vessel, call of 1 ½ quarts per hour. Replace thunderstorms pour large amounts for help on your marine band these fluids and electrolytes by of rain over a short time. Avoid Vision radio on channels 16 or 22A. drinking water or sports drinks and canyons and washes during To inspire and challenge everyone Report suspicious activity and consuming salty foods. rainstorms and be prepared to to find their connection to Lake non-emergencies to 702-293-8998. move to higher ground. While Mead National Recreation Area and Emergency call boxes are located enjoy the adventure. CELL PHONES driving, be alert for water through the park. See the map on ARE UNRELIABLE running across the road. Wait for Superintendent the back page for locations. Most of Lake Mead floodwaters to subside rather than Lizette Richardson National Recreation Area trying to drive through them. WEAR IT FOR LIFE is remote, and there is limited to Park Information Life jackets save lives. no cell coverage. Do not count TREAT EVERY VISIT 702-293-8990 We recommend wearing on your phone for navigating or AS IF IT’S YOUR FIRST Emergency one at all times while you in case of emergency. Tell your The Western U.S. is experiencing a Dial 911 or 702-293-8992 are on or in the water. Children friends and family what time you drought, which has led to lowering ages 12 and younger must wear expect to return from your visit to lake levels on Lake Mead. Aids to Mailing Address a life jacket while on board a the park. Navigation crews mark hazards 601 Nevada Way vessel. Each person aboard a appearing throughout the lake. They Boulder City, NV 89005 personal watercraft must also CLIMB AT YOUR OWN RISK are not able to mark every hazard, Website wear a life jacket. Due to the With the exception of the ladder at so treat your visit to the lake as if it’s www.nps.gov/lake cold water temperatures and Arizona Hot Spring, the National your first because conditions change currents between Hoover Dam Park Service does not inspect, daily. If you see a navigation hazard Social Media and Mile 43 on Lake Mohave, maintain or repair bolts or other that’s not marked, call 702-293-8778 Facebook.com/LakeMeadNPS all occupants of hand-propelled climbing equipment in the park. to report it. Visit www.nps.gov/lake/ Instagram.com/LakeMeadNPS craft in this area must wear life Twitter.com/LakeMeadNPS Climb at your own risk. learn/news/lakeconditions.htm for YouTube.com/LakeMeadNPS jackets when underway. current lake conditions. Flickr.com/photos/LakeMeadNRA NEVER FEED WILDLIFE PREVENT BITES & Consuming human food is DRIVE SAFELY Email STINGS unhealthy for wildlife and Use caution when passing other [email protected] Lake Mead is home to snakes, may encourage aggressive behavior. vehicles. It may be difficult to see scorpions and spiders. These This newspaper is dedicated to its Coyotes and other animals should around large trailers and boats. former editor, Leslie Paige, who animals are less active in winter, but be left alone to rely on natural Only pass in designated areas. passed away Aug. 17. may still be present on a warm day. sources for food. All human and Cyclists are required to ride in Avoid problems by paying attention pet food and trash must be stored single file. When passing cyclists or EXPERIENCE YOUR AMERICA™ to your surroundings. Never step or or disposed of so animals cannot runners, use caution. Don’t drink reach into places you cannot see. access them. and drive. Rules and Regulations Fires Clean, Drain, Dry Fires are permitted using fire pits in developed areas. Campfires are Help keep aquatic invasive species from spreading. Before and after entering permitted throughout the backcountry except when fire danger is high the lakes, clean plants and mud from all equipment; drain water from bilge, (watch for notices). When shoreline camping, all charcoal ashes must be live-well, engine and ballast tanks; and dry all equipment. packed out and disposed of in park trash receptacles after ensuring that they are extinguished. Pets Pets are allowed on all trails and beaches within the park unless there is Firearms a sign that says otherwise. Pets must be under physical control on a leash Federal law allows people who can legally possess firearms under applicable no longer than six feet at all times.

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