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Water Activities · Boulder City, Nevada
Climb aboard the Desert Princess for a 90-minute cruise across Lake Mead, where desert scenery and Hoover Dam history flow together. This mellow, story-rich outing blends big views with easy comfort—a perfect reset after the buzz of Las Vegas.
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Trade neon for basalt on a private, two-hour paddle around Lake Mead’s Boulder Islands. Calm coves, island channels, and big desert views make this short outing a surprisingly immersive adventure.
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Slide beneath the Hoover Dam into a 12-mile downstream journey where emerald water, steam caves, and side-canyon hot springs reshape your sense of the desert. This self-drive, permit-only paddle in Black Canyon blends approachable adventure with real history and a healthy dose of river rhythm.
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