Features: Lake Mead

Lake Mead, the reservoir formed by the Hoover Dam, is America's first National Recreation Area, and several tours take it in by air or by water.

Tours featuring Lake Mead include the Grand Canyon Helicopter Tour, which passes over the lake en route to the canyon, the relaxing Lake Mead Dinner Cruise, and the Lake Mead Cruise & Hoover Dam Tour, which pairs time on the water with a look at the dam. It's an easy add for travelers who want a calmer, scenic counterpoint to the canyon adventures.