Lake Mead in May: What Locals Should Know Before Heading Out
May is one of the best times to visit Lake Mead before the full Vegas summer heat kicks in. Hereās w

May is one of the best times to visit Lake Mead before the full Vegas summer heat kicks in. Hereās w

Discover the historic Hoover Dam Railroad Trail on an e-bike, just minutes from Las Vegas.

Most people come to Vegas for the lights. They donāt come for this. A quiet trail carved through the side of a mountain⦠five tunnels⦠lake views stretching out in every direction⦠No noise. No crowds. No rush. Just a straight path forward.

Out at Government Wash, warning signs about water contact donāt go unnoticed. This part of Lake Mead sits near where the Las Vegas Wash flows inābringing urban runoff, treated wastewater, and everything that comes with a growing city. Itās all part of the system, but it raises a simple question: where does the water come from, and where does it go?