LAKE MEAD AIRSTREAM CAMPING // What is a National Recreation Area?

Welcome to Lake Mead National Park - no-no - Lake Mead National Recreation Area. 🤷♀️

If you're anything like us, when you hear "National Recreation Area" and see a National Park sign next to each other, you're probably wondering - what the heck is the difference between the two?

That's what you'll find in this video as we explore Lake Mead National Recreation Area just outside of Las Vegas, Nevada. #LakeMeadNationalRecreationArea

_ ⏱️ #AIRSTREAM VIDEO CONTENTS ________________________
00:00 - What is a National Recreation Area?
00:32 - The National Park Pass works in a National Recreation Area 👊
01:03 - Camping at Lake Mead National Recreation Area
01:12 - Dispersed aka dry camping at Lake Mead National Recreation Area
01:29 - Full hook-up RV camping at Lake Mead National Recreation Area
01:58 - Adventures on the water at Lake Mead Cruises
02:58 - About the Desert Princess paddle wheeler
03:27 - History of the Hoover Dam
05:03 - Visiting the Lake Mead Marina and their pet carp
05:48 - Grabbing dinner at a local restaurant, Harbor House Cafe
06:22 - Visiting Boulder Beach at Lake Mead National Recreation Area
08:09 - Breakfast in the Airstream before our hike
09:53 - Driving to the Historic Railroad Trail just outside of the park
10:15 - About the Historic Railroad Trail near Lake Mead National Recreation Area
11:27 - Remnants of Hoover Dam's construction on the trail
11:55 - Exploring the train tunnels on the Historic Railroad Trail
14:04 - Back half of the Historic Railroad Trail leading to Hoover Dam
15:13 - Hoover Dam or Boulder Dam - What do you call it?
16:04 - The final hike to the Hoover Dam
16:44 - What did we think about the Historic Railroad Trail?
16:52 - Visiting the Lake Mead National Recreation Area gift shop
17:12 - Important tip for camping at Lake Mead National Recreation Area
17:34 - What's the difference between a National Recreation Area and National Park?
18:20 - Daniel gets in two final dam puns 🤣