With iconic sites like Horseshoe Bend within its boundaries, Glen Canyon National Recreation Area is not only a place for boating but a great place for hiking and incredible scenery. Straddling Utah and Arizona, the park is home to Lake Powell, one of the largest and scenic manmade lakes in America. It was established in […]
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Curecanti
Most people visiting Curecanti National Recreation Area do so driving through on US 50 or boating on Blue Mesa Reservoir. If this is all you do, you would miss the real beauty of Curecanti which is off the beaten path but still readily accessible for those willing to take the back roads. Visitor Rating (write […]
Santa Monica Mountains
Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area, California, was established in 1978 after decades of attempts to protect these beautiful lands from further incursion. The park is actually a patchwork of public and private lands including several state parks. Visitor Rating (write your own review below) ILNP Rating ILNP Park Review Our Weather. Mostly clear and upper 80s. […]
Lake Mead
Lake Mead is the largest man-made lake in the US. The National Recreation Area is home to not only the lake but also thousands of acres to explore and the massive Hoover Dam, once the largest concrete dam in the world. Visitor Rating (write your own review below) ILNP Rating ILNP Park Review Our Visit. […]