UPCOMING EVENTS AT LAKE MEAD NATIONAL RECREATION AREA NOV 18 TO DEC 16
BOULDER CITY, Nevada. - The following events are happening at Lake Mead National Recreation Area Nov. 11 to Dec. 16
Ranger Program: Hummingbirds: Magical Creatures, Nov 18
Join a ranger and U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service volunteers Ned and Gigi at 11:30 a.m. and 1 p.m. Nov. 18 at the Lake Mead Visitor Center. They will share the research they have been gathering about hummingbirds at Lake Mead National Recreation Area and will discuss the migratory patterns of the birds. For more information, call 702-293-8990.
BBSC Turkey Trot, Nov 23
Around 1,000 athletes will race through Lake Mead National Recreation Area Nov. 23 along the Historic Railroad and River Mountains Loop trails for the annual Turkey Trot. Visitors to Lake Mead may experience delays along Lakeshore Road. To view the course map or for more information on this permitted event, visit http://www.bbscrun.com/lasvegasturkeytrot.
Ranger Chat: Outdoor Fun-A Child’s Nature Perspective, Nov 25
Join a ranger at 11:30 a.m. and 1 p.m. on Nov. 25 at the Lake Mead Visitor Center to learn about a variety of ways children can learn about Lake Mead National Recreation Area and get in touch with nature. For more information, call 702-293-8990.
Holiday Parade, Dec 2
Join rangers and volunteers at 4:30 p.m. Dec. 2 as Lake Mead National Recreation Area participate in Boulder City Santa’s Electric Night Parade. The parade theme is “Celebrating Boulder City - A World Away Come & Play." Stop by the Lake Mead National Recreation Area Headquarters for s’mores during the parade. For more information, call 702-293-8990.
Holiday Open House, Dec 9
Join rangers from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Dec. 9 at the Lake Mead Visitor Center for the annual Holiday Open House. Enjoy the Desert Discovery Center and ranger chats throughout the day. There will be discounted items in the visitor center park store during the open house. For more information, call 702-293-8990.
BBSC Hover Dam Marathon, Dec 10
Around 600 athletes will race through Lake Mead National Recreation Area Dec. 10 starting at Boulder Beach and running along the River Mountains Loop and Historic Railroad trails. Visitors to Lake Mead may experience delays along Lakeshore Road. To view the course map or for more information on this permitted event, visit http://www.bbscrun.com/hoover-dam-marathon.
Ranger Chat: Public Lands-Treasures of Southern Nevada, Dec 16
Join rangers at 11:30 a.m. and 1 p.m. Dec. 16 at the Lake Mead Visitor Center to learn about the variety of public lands that surround the Las Vegas Valley. For more information, call 702-293-8990.
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Source: U.S. Department of the Interior, National Park Service
