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Instagram Links

Links to additional information referred to in Lake Mead's Instagram posts.

 

Duration:

8 minutes, 6 seconds

The Historic Railroad Trail within Lake Mead National Recreation Area brings us into direct contact with the rich history of Hoover Dam and the creation of Lake Mead. It also provides some outstanding scenic views of the lake and its mountain setting. It is one of Southern Nevada's most unique trail experiences. Come along with us on this virtual hike. The history is as exciting as the recreation opportunities.

 

Historic Railroad Trail Virtual Hike - Audio-Described

 

Duration:

3 minutes, 18 seconds

To celebrate the National Park Service's 100th birthday, we celebrate with a video on finding your park from Vegas.

 

Cruisin' and Paddlin' on the Mighty Colorado
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Las Vegas YMCA youth enjoying rafting, kayaking and learning about the mighty Colorado River near Willow Beach Arizona. This adventure was made possible by a grant from Outdoor Foundation to Outside Las Vegas Foundation.

Time: 4:24

Duration:

3 minutes, 27 seconds

In 2009, Lake Mead National Recreation Area adopted sixth grade students to participate in "Graduation 2016, Healthy Land, Healthy Us". The program uses real life experiences to connect kids to the outdoors and continues until their graduation in 2016. Here are some highlights.

 

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Drowning Prevention Media
Short videos based on actual events at Lake Mead, Spanish and English versions.

 

Partnerships in Education

A ten minute film that features the educational outreach of Lake Mead National Recreation Area and it's partners. Click here for video.

 

Discover

Lake Mead NRA education staff making a difference in the lives of students. Click here for video.

Diving to the Aggregate Plant Video Podcast
There are many cultural resources hidden below the placid waters of Lake Mead. This podcast explores the aggregate plant that produced material for the building of Hoover Dam. Click preferred link below.

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The Park in Your Backyard Film Festival
In celebrating the Ken Burns Film Project "The National Parks: America's Best Idea", we had 22 students from Bailey Middle School in Las Vegas visit the park on April 1, 2009. They used cameras purchased with a grant funded through the National Park Foundation by the generous support of the Evelyn and Walter Haas, Jr. Fund to produce 11 short videos about their visit. On the evening of May 27 we held the “Park in Your Backyard” film festival at the school. About 200 people were in attendance including students, family, faculty, community members, and park staff. Between Apr. 1 and the film premiere, rangers visited the school twice a week during and after school to assist students with putting together their films.