Winter in Americas national parks Dec 1, 2008
Glen Canyon National Recreation Area and Lake Mead National Recreation Area each have winter lodging available and offer opportunities for houseboat excursions when daytime desert temperatures are tolerable. Kalaloch Lodge in Olympic National Park is open year round if you have a yearning for a brisk stroll on a Pacific beach. (MSNBC -- Politics)
In Yellowstone, cellphones, debate are heard Nov 20, 2008
Three cellular towers rise above developed areas at Lake Mead National Recreation Area, and the park's plan calls for restricting any others to marinas or visitor centers. At Golden Gate National Recreation Area, officials say policy is to minimize cell signals in the park's rural areas while accommodating cell-phone providers and tenants in facilities in San Francisco. (Boston Globe)
Las Vegas hikers dies in fall at Lake Mead Nov 18, 2008
(AP) -- National Park Service officials say a 35-year-old Las Vegas man has fallen to his death while hiking in the Lake Mead National Recreation Area in northwestern Arizona. The victim was hiking with a group up Fortification Hill when he fell about 75 feet Sunday morning, said Andrew Munoz, a spokesman for the National Park Service. (KRNV.com, NV)
Feds to use computer chips to foil cactus thieves Oct 8, 2008
The Lake Mead National Recreation Area in Arizona and Nevada began putting microchips in barrel cactuses in 1999 after getting reports of poaching from park visitors. "Not only has it helped us with reducing the level of cactus that's being poached, but it also has helped us with cataloging our resources within the park," said Lake Mead spokesman Andrew Munoz. (New York Post)
Nature Guide Oct 3, 2008
Check here for nature/environmental news, as well as an extensive collection of links of interest the Southern Nevadan outdoor enthusiasts--including the complete site map to the Lake Mead National Recreation Area ... About Lake Mead National Recreation Area (NRA) Official Expanded Website ... Lake Mead National Recreation Area is coded as LAME: LAke MEad. (KLAS-TV.com, NV)
Cactus thieves beware; saguaros to get microchips Aug 18, 2008
where picking up antlers is illegal, and the Lake Mead National Recreation Area uses them in some of their cactuses, Love said. The chips cost about $4. (AZCentral -- News)
Shooting stars on tap for summer Jul 19, 2008
Ethan Miller / Getty Images stockMeteors appear as streaks zipping across the night sky, like the one seen in this photo taken at Lake Mead National Recreation Area in Arizona. The background stars look like short, bright lines because of the longtime exposure. (MSNBC -- Technology)
Man who died cliff diving at Lake Mead ID'd Jul 2, 2008
Lake Mead National Recreation Area spokeswoman Roxanne Dey says Sean A. White, of Prescott, Ariz. was on the Arizona side of the lake on Sunday when he jumped. (AZCentral -- News)
AZ man missing after diving into Lake Mead Jun 30, 2008
LAKE MEAD NATIONAL RECREATION AREA, Ariz. (AP) - National Park Service officials say they are searching for a man who dived off a 90-foot cliff into Lake Mead and never surfaced. (KOLD.com, AZ)
Tiny, clingy and destructive, mussel makes its way west Jun 18, 2008
Baldwin lobbied officials at the Lake Mead National Recreation Area for more inspections of recreational boats, which carry mussels in bilge pumps and live bait wells. He distributed brochures and spoke widely on the threat. (International Herald Tribune)
Swimmer killed after propeller severs her leg on Lake Mohave Jun 9, 2008
Johnson's death is the 14th at Lake Mead National Recreation Area this year ... Lake Mohave is in the Lake Mead National Recreation Area on the Arizona-Nevada line. (AZCentral -- News)
California woman killed by boat propeller at Lake Mead Jun 9, 2008
Her death is the 14th at Lake Mead National Recreation Area this year. Comments. (Fresno Bee -- State)
National Park Service prepares for the future May 2, 2008
Create podcasts to highlight recreational, educational and informational aspects of Lake Mead National Recreation Area (Arizona, Nevada): $30,000. Construct interpretive trail and amphitheater at Carnivore Cove in Hagerman Fossil Beds National Monument (Idaho): $39,627. (MSNBC -- Travel)
AP impact: Dangerous waters? Mar 15, 2008
Carla Wieser, fishery biologist with the U.S. Geological Survey, takes a blood sample from a carp in the Lake Mead National Recreation Area, near Boulder City, Nev. in this Monday, Nov. 5, 2007, file photo, to study effects of pharmaceuticals in water on fish. (Montana Standard, MT)
AP probe finds drugs in drinking water Mar 10, 2008
Carla Wieser, fishery biologist with the US Geological Survey, takes a blood sample from a carp in the Lake Mead National Recreation Area, near Boulder City, Nev. (Jae C. Hong / AP). (Albany Times Union)
California: 'Monumental' water agreement reached Dec 12, 2007
Getty Images The white ring left by mineral deposits on the rocks illustrates how much the water level has dropped in the Lake Mead National Recreation Area. The lake, behind Hoover Dam in Nevada, is 48 percent full after eight years of light snowfall. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
Get rid of pest? Not if it turns tap water pink Jul 22, 2007
"Our responsibility now is to try to prevent the spread to the rest of the western United States," said Kent Turner, a biologist and chief of resource management at Lake Mead National Recreation Area. To that end, rangers from the start have been working with marina operators to inspect all boats leaving the docks, and to clean the ones that have the mussels clinging to them. (Las Vegas Sun)
Weather plays havoc with U.S. south, west Jul 8, 2007
July 6, 2007 at 11:11 AM EDT. BOISE, Idaho When the mercury hit 40 Celsius, Rick Overton took his colleagues tubing on the Boise River, thinking it could not get much hotter. (Globe and Mail -- International)
Heat wave pushes north Jul 7, 2007
At least 150,000 people were expected to flock to the Lake Mead National Recreation Area in Nevada and Arizona in hopes of cooling off in the water this weekend, said Roxanne Dey, recreation area spokeswoman. or some people, we're the only affordable alternative for a place to cool off. (Boulder Colorado Daily, CO)
Heat wave scorching West; some relief seen Jul 7, 2007
At least 150,000 people were expected to head for the Lake Mead National Recreation Area in Nevada and Arizona to cool off this weekend, said Roxanne Dey, recreation area spokeswoman. Summer temperatures across Utah are running 10 to 15 degrees above normal, meteorologist Brandon Smith said. (Casa Grande Valley Newspapers, AZ)
Bodies of 2 Men Recovered From Las Vegas Wash Jun 19, 2007
"This isn't the typical search. We are in the desert. Lake Mead National Recreation Area was in significantly high temperatures over 100 degrees and so we sent everyone else out with a good supply of food and water, lots of sun block, appropriate footwear, and clothing.". Rangers say fatigue was a major concern, so they boosted their manpower. (KLAS-TV.com, NV)
Boating Season Kicks Off at Lake Mead May 26, 2007
Last Memorial Day weekend three people died at the Lake Mead National Recreation Area. Two were children who lost their lives because they were not fitted with a proper life jacket. (KLAS-TV)
TRIP OF THE WEEK: Lakeshore Road drive showcases Lake Mead National Recreation Area Apr 8, 2007
Providing beautiful desert and lake views during any season, Lake Mead's 11-mile scenic drive on Lakeshore Road invites exploration of lesser-known attractions within Lake Mead National Recreation Area. Stop by the main visitor center; explore hiking possibilities; drive to scenic viewpoints or down to the lake; picnic within view of the water; camp overnight or longer or visit a major hatchery. (Las Vegas Review-Journal -- Life)
Marina village reality sinks in Mar 30, 2007
LAKE MEAD NATIONAL RECREATION AREA -- Defiance has given way to resignation at the Overton Beach Marina trailer village, where owners of about 30 vacation rentals are scrambling to clear out before the National Park Service closes the place for good ... Without the marina and its revenue, the long-term trailer village and other "shore side" facilities were deemed not financial viable, said Roxanne Dey, spokeswoman Lake Mead National Recreation Area. (Las Vegas Review-Journal -- Nevada News)
NATURALLY CURIOUS Mar 26, 2007
John Roberts, nursery program manager for Lake Mead National Recreation Area, leads a tour for Chinese national park workers, from left, Haoran Chen, Yali Li, Jie Yang and Zhongfu Zhu ... Staff members from the park recently spent five days at the Lake Mead National Recreation Area ... He seemed much more at home a few hours later during a tour of the nursery where the park service grows desert plants for projects within the Lake Mead National Recreation Area. (Las Vegas Review-Journal -- Nevada News)
TRIP OF THE WEEK: Christmas Tree Pass Road great for spring hiking Mar 18, 2007
Christmas Tree Pass lies within Lake Mead National Recreation Area about 90 miles from Las Vegas. The road through the pass forms a loop connecting the highway to Laughlin with U.S. 95. (Las Vegas Review-Journal -- Life)
New sighting of invasive mussels Mar 3, 2007
"If we receive a quagga report from scuba divers, we can use our limited diving resources to make and assessment of the extent of the infestation," said Kent Turner, chief of resources management at the Lake Mead National Recreation Area. ON THE WEB To report mussel sightings. (Las Vegas Review-Journal -- Nevada News)
TRIP OF THE WEEK : In Southern Nevada, there's never an off-season for outdoor fun Feb 25, 2007
Try National Park Service developments within Lake Mead National Recreation Area at places like Callville Bay, Echo Bay, Boulder Beach, Cottonwood Cove, Temple Bar and Katherine's Landing. Camp in Valley of Fire State Park to experience spectacular scenery and explore ancient cultures. (Las Vegas Review-Journal -- Life)
Wreckage to be divers' target Feb 17, 2007
"We expect to open it under a permit system this spring where qualified divers can go down with a permitted guide outfit," said Roxanne Dey, National Park Service spokeswoman for Lake Mead National Recreation Area. Conlin said the reason that a guide service must lead dives to the B-29 site is to protect the "excellent condition" of the 99-foot-long bomber. (Las Vegas Review-Journal -- Nevada News)
'Good year' for bald eagles at lakes Mead and Mohave Feb 5, 2007
Bald eagles abound at Lake Mead National Recreation Area. This year's annual mid-winter survey conducted by the National Park Service in conjunction with surveys nationwide documented 87 bald eagles at lakes Mead and Mohave, the highest on record and eight more than the previous record in 2002. (Las Vegas Review-Journal -- Nevada News)
Marina move slated for this weekend at Lake Mead Feb 3, 2007
LAKE MEAD NATIONAL RECREATION AREA, Nev ... Lake Mead National Recreation area officials say the marina-moving operation is necessary because of dropping water levels at the reservoir behind Hoover Dam. (KOLD.com, AZ)
INVASIVE SPECIES: Quaggas found at and below dam Jan 27, 2007
Jeff Herod, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service nuisance species coordinator for Nevada and California, holds a vial of quagga mussel shells Friday while talking about the infiltration of the invasive species at the Lake Mead National Recreation Area. The mussel, which originated in Eastern Europe and Ukraine, has made its way to Hoover Dam and a Central Arizona Project intake downstream on the Colorado River. (Las Vegas Review-Journal -- Nevada News)
Multistate quagga containment plan considered Jan 24, 2007
Kent Turner, chief of resources for the National Park Service at the Lake Mead National Recreation Area, said quaggas were initially discovered Jan. 6 in Boulder Basin. Since then, they have been found in areas of Boulder Basin, including. (Las Vegas Review-Journal -- Nevada News)
Nuisance mussels found below Hoover Dam Jan 23, 2007
National Park Service officials say the mussels were found at the Katherine Landing Marina just north of Davis Dam in the southernmost part of the Lake Mead National Recreation Area. The discovery came after biologists reported last week that the mussels had been found farther south -- in the Lake Havasu reservoir and in a nearby California reservoir holding water for delivery to Los Angeles. (KOLD.com, AZ)
Invasive mussel found in Lake Mohave Jan 23, 2007
"We do not know the point of infestation, and we may never know," said Julian Rhinehart, spokesman for Lake Mead National Recreation Area. "That's probably going to remain a mystery.". (Las Vegas Review-Journal -- Nevada News)
TRIP OF THE WEEK: Nevada's natural hot springs heal the mind and body Jan 21, 2007
The National Park Service warns hikers and boaters accessing hot springs along the Colorado River in Lake Mead National Recreation Area about a nasty amoeba that enters the body through the nose. Signs at Ash Meadows National Wildlife Refuge in Nye County recommend that bathers in a small warm water lake "towel off briskly" to discourage a critter that causes itchy skin irritations. (Las Vegas Review-Journal -- Life)
WEEK IN REVIEW: reporters' notebook Jan 21, 2007
DURING THE ANNUAL SURVEY OF BALD EAGLES IN LAKE MEAD NATIONAL RECREATION AREA, A 30 MPH WIND BLEW WHITE-CAPS up the lake's Overton arm, making it difficult for observers in a park ranger's boat to scan the shoreline with binoculars. It was not only a sloppy day to be out on the water, it was frustrating to try to identify something as tall as an eagle standing in front of the sandstone cliffs. (Las Vegas Review-Journal -- Nevada News)
WATERWAY INVASION: Mussels spread anxiety Jan 19, 2007
On some weekends as many as 5,000 boats are launched at Lake Mead National Recreation Area, a Park Service spokeswoman said. Sjoberg said it's unclear whether quagga mussels were introduced first in Lake Mead by a boat hauled to the lake from the Great Lakes region or whether Lake Mead's infestation came after a boat or piece of equipment had been put in Lake Havasu from infested waters outside Nevada. (Las Vegas Review-Journal -- Nevada News)
Mussel infestation limited Jan 17, 2007
Agencies probing the infestation of non-native, invasive mussels in Lake Mead National Recreation Area said Tuesday that the problem appears to be limited to the lake's Boulder Basin area ... In the statement, Lake Mead National Recreation Area Superintendent Bill Dickinson said, "Our immediate concern is to ensure we are doing everything we can to stop the spread of invasive mussels. ... Many boaters enjoy both lakes on a regular basis and we need to educate our visitors on the important role... (Las Vegas Review-Journal -- Nevada News)
BALD EAGLES HANGING ON Jan 15, 2007
Ever since, survey results including those from the winter counts in Lake Mead National Recreation Area, show the bald eagle is holding its ground. Jaeger, a research assistant professor for the Public Lands Institute, a research arm of the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, points to data from surveys in the past few years. (Las Vegas Review-Journal -- Nevada News)
TRIP OF THE WEEK: Northshore Road perfect for a little winter hiking Jan 14, 2007
Northshore Road in Lake Mead National Recreation Area ideal for winter hiking ... Close enough to Las Vegas for easy access, the Northshore Road in Lake Mead National Recreation Area provides plenty of scenery, warmer winter temperatures and a variety of short hikes well-suited to this time of year. (Las Vegas Review-Journal -- Life)
Lake Mead mussels identified as quagga, not zebra Jan 14, 2007
Although officials from the National Park Service, which runs the Lake Mead National Recreation Area, have said it probably would not be possible to eradicate mussels now that they have established colonies in the lake, Riley said he wants to keep open the option of some kind of eradication program. An experiment in a small lake in Virginia infested with zebra mussels seemed to show that treating the water with potassium salts eliminated them. (Las Vegas Sun)
Mussel infestation hits lake Jan 11, 2007
"The implications are huge," said Kent Turner, a wildlife biologist and chief of resource management for the National Park Service at Lake Mead National Recreation Area ... Bill Dickinson, superintendent of Lake Mead National Recreation Area, said his staff is "very concerned.". (Las Vegas Review-Journal -- Nevada News)
UPDATE: Number of bald eagles seen in Lake Mead Recreational Area on rise Jan 1, 2007
The number of bald eagles sighted in Lake Mead National Recreation Area has been on the rise in the past few years based on surveys in January. Advertisement. (Las Vegas Review-Journal -- Nevada News)
