There's no shortage of activities to enjoy along the shores of Lake Mead. The expansive reservoir is flanked by mountains for hiking, surrounded by beaches for exploring, and filled with water for boating. But we feel like biking. And after a visit to the Lake Mead Recreation Area's Visitor Center, we have a recommendation: the Historic Railroad Tunnel Trail.
One of our favorite purchases in the last few years has been our ebikes. We take them across the country, riding along mountain roads and sandy beaches. To make room for them, we removed the rear seat of our truck cab and created a dedicated location to store them while traveling. They are more than just a form of recreation, they are a tool for scoping out rough trails and making quick trips. So, when we start experiencing trouble with the motor on one of our bikes, we are ready and willing to do the work to keep our bikes in tip-top shape. We are able to order a replacement motor from the manufacturer but installing it will be up to us. Fortunately, it is not nearly as difficult as we anticipate.
Juggling hitch mount bicycle racks, roof racks, RV, trailer, truck bed, and truck cab bike storage for traveling with large recreational gear.
Hit the Chinati Foundation, Ballroom Marfa, Hotel Saint George, and other art, history, and dining venues while biking around Marfa, Texas.
Biking the rough pink sandy trail to the whimsical rock formations of White Pocket in Northern Arizona's Vermillion Cliffs National Monument.
Drive or bike Red Rock Canyon's Scenic Route past the red sandstone Calico Hills and dramatic Keystone Thrust Fault near Las Vegas, Nevada.
Explore Death Valley National Park's colorful hillsides along the 9-mile one-way Artists Drive.
Bike the filming locations of How the West Was Won, Tremors, and Iron Man along Movie Road in the Alabama Hills outside Lone Pine, California.
Explore old mines, reservoirs, and ghost towns along dirt roads and a network of OHV routes in the Foresthill OHV Trail System in the Tahoe National Forest.