Lake Mead

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Lake Mead
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“Lake Mead is a reservoir formed by the Hoover Dam on the Colorado River in the Southwestern United States. It is located in the states of Nevada and Arizona, 24 mi (39 km) east of Las Vegas. It is the largest reservoir in the US in terms of water capacity. Lake Mead provides water to the states of…”
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OutsideJul 14

I Retraced the Footsteps of Georgie White, the First Woman to Guide the Grand Canyon

In an excerpt from the new book 'Fierce Country,' writer Heather Hansman follows the footsteps of Georgie White, a pioneering river runner who survived extreme conditions and near-fatal boat flips to change the canyon forever.

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  • Lake MeadSightIt is located in the states of Nevada and Arizona, 24 mi (39 km) east of Las Vegas.
  • Elsewhere
  • Badger CreekSightGrand Canyon National Park, United StatesFirst significant rapid, rated a 5 on the Grand Canyon scale.
  • Georgie RapidSightGrand Canyon National Park, United StatesMile 24 rapid named for Georgie White after she passed away.
  • Phantom RanchHotelGrand Canyon National Park, United StatesLodge at the bottom of the Grand Canyon, 88 miles down.
  • Lava FallsSightGrand Canyon National Park, United StatesThe biggest rapid on the river.
  • Glen Canyon DamSightPage, United StatesThe 710-foot-high (220 m) dam was built by the Bureau of Reclamation (USBR) from 1956 to 1966 and forms Lake Powell,…
  • Navajo BridgeSightMarble Canyon, United StatesNinth-highest span in the country.
  • Hance RapidSightGrand Canyon National Park, United StatesMile 77 rapid, rated an 8 or 9 on the Grand Canyon scale.
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AfarJun 26

The Best Time to Visit These Hot-Weather Destinations May Be the Hottest Time of Year

When temperatures soar, prices typically drop. From Scottsdale and Las Vegas to Los Cabos and Sicily, these sun-soaked destinations offer lower rates, fewer crowds, and unique seasonal experiences for ...

Summer playground for boating, paddleboarding, kayaking, and swimming.

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Condé Nast TravelerOct 13, 2025

8 Best Affordable Las Vegas Hotels for Balling on a Budget

These properties deliver style, convenience, and a real sense of place—without draining your travel fund.

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