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Lake Mead

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Ever thought about taking a month off, and driving coast to coast? In the summer of 2006 we got to do just that! We traveled from Connecticut to the Pacific and back, visiting as many National Parks and Attractions as we could, tent camping along the way. Here is our story!
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Lake Mead

August 16, 2006
Not far out of Vegas, we came across Lake Mead National Recreation Area.  This lake was created when Hoover Dam was finished in the 30's, and the water backed up behind it.  The dark blue water was in stark contrast to the drab colors of the desert. The water levels here are very low, due to drought conditions, much lower than the last time I was here.  We hung around and took a few pictures, but didn't stay that long...The crew was anxious to go see Hoover Dam!
Lake Mead
Lake Mead
Beautiful Blue Lake
Beautiful Blue Lake
Water Levels Dropping
Water Levels Dropping
12,276 km (7,628 miles) traveled
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Lake Mead National Recreation Area, United States
Lake Mead National Recreation Area