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NATIONAL PARK WEEK EVENTS, DISCOUNTS PLANNED AT LAKE MEAD NATIONAL RECREATION AREA

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Date: April 6, 2018

National Park Service
U.S. Department of the Interior

 
LAKE MEAD NATIONAL RECREATION AREA News Release
 
For Immediate Release: April 6, 2018
Release No.: 2018-09
Contact: 702-293-8691

 
NATIONAL PARK WEEK EVENTS, DISCOUNTS PLANNED AT LAKE MEAD NATIONAL RECREATION AREA
 
BOULDER CITY, Nevada – The National Park Service is celebrating National Park Week April 21-29 to encourage everyone to find their own connections to the more than 400 national park units that protect and preserve America’s natural and cultural history.
 
Lake Mead National Recreation Area has numerous events planned to help people #FindYourPark.
 
April 21 – Free Entrance
In celebration of National Park Week, entrance fees will be waived for the day at Lake Mead National Recreation Area and all other national parks.
 
April 21 – Junior Ranger Day
Lake Mead National Recreation invites families to join the park for its 12th annual Junior Ranger Day 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. April 21 at the Lake Mead Visitor Center. Junior Ranger Day is held annually during National Park Week to inspire the nation’s youth to enjoy, learn about and protect natural resources.
 
This free event will offer fun, interactive stations with kids’ activities that focus on nature and water safety. Rangers will share information about career opportunities within the park service, and there will be K-9 demonstrations, as well.
 
Smokey Bear, Mojave Max and Coastie, the talking robot boat, will be on hand to add to the fun. When kids complete their activities, they will be sworn in as Junior Rangers and receive a Junior Ranger badge and certificate. In addition, all fourth graders will receive an Every Kid in a Park pass that grants them and three guests free admission to more than 2,000 federal public lands.
 
Western National Parks Association, Lake Mead’s nonprofit education partner, will offer discounts all day in the park store located inside the visitor center.
 
April 21 – Volunteer Day
 
Volunteering is an American tradition that has made immeasurable contributions to communities, organizations and individuals. Volunteers-In-Parks (VIPs) are Very Important People. Their contributions of time and energy help to protect the natural and cultural areas entrusted to the National Park Service.
 
Each year, thousands of individuals volunteer their time and talents at Lake Mead National Recreation Area. Opportunities are available for highly skilled professionals and for beginners with little or no experience. To become a volunteer and learn about available opportunities, stop by the Volunteer in Parks booth at Junior Ranger Day or email LAKE_Volunteer_Coordinator@nps.gov.
 
April 22 – Earth Day
 
This year marks the 50th anniversary of the National Trails System and the Wild & Scenic Rivers acts. The National Park Service is inviting visitors to #FindYourWay this Earth Day by exploring America’s national scenic, recreational and historic trails and rivers.
 
Traveling a National Recreation Trail provides a connection with adventure, history, heritage, community and nature. Lake Mead is home to three: the Historic Railroad Trail, the River Mountains Loop Trail and the Black Canyon Water Trail.
 
“Though Lake Mead is a short distance from Las Vegas, it can feel like a world apart. Nowhere is this more apparent than on a trail,” said Lake Mead National Recreation Area Superintendent Lizette Richardson. “Trails provide opportunities for fresh air, exercise, great views and discovery.
 
“They offer access to places of peace and quiet and inspiration. We invite you to celebrate this anniversary and with us and hope you find your own unforgettable experience on one of them.”
 
April 28 – Military/Veterans Recognition Day
 
Lake Mead National Recreation Area not only partners regularly with military and veteran communities, more than 25 percent of its employees are veterans. On this special day, the park will be highlighting its veteran employees on social media.
 
All active duty military members and their families can obtain a free annual park pass at any entrance station. In addition, many commercial services in the park offer discounts on boat rentals, RV camping and raft and cruise trips. Please contact the below business for more details on their 2018 promotions.
 
Lake Mead RV Village
50 percent military/veterans promotional rate for stays April 27-29.
 
Callville Bay Resort & Marina
$500 military/veteran discount for houseboat bookings that depart April 27-May 4.
 
Callville Bay Resort & Marina, Cottonwood Cove Resort and Marina, Temple Bar Resort & Marina, Willow Beach Marina
25 percent military/veteran discount on deck boat rentals April 27-April 29.
 
Black Canyon River Adventures
50 percent military/veteran discount off the 12-mile, smooth-water raft trip April 27-April 29.
 
Lake Mead Cruises
15 percent military discount on sightseeing, brunch and dinner cruises throughout the year.
 
Blazin Paddles
25 percent military discount throughout 2018. Service members and veterans should use promo code “NPS” when booking online.
 
April 29 – Park Prescription Day April 29
 
During Park Prescription Day, rangers prescribe parks and nature to visitors to promote a healthy lifestyle. Stop by the Lake Mead Visitor Center to learn about a variety of trails children and adults can discover and explore in celebration of Park Prescription Day.
 
Learn about other trails throughout the Las Vegas Valley by downloading the Southern Nevada Health District Neon to Nature app at http://www.gethealthyclarkcounty.org/neon2nature or by visiting the Southern Nevada Trails listed on the Park Rx America website at http://parkrxamerica.org.
 
-NPS-
 



Last updated: April 6, 2018

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