Adventure Excursions

Jet Ski Tips for Beginners   Using a jet ski or any small, speedy watercraft is a highly popular and thrilling outdoor activity. One of the best things about jet skiing is that you really only need to know the basics to understand how to safely operate the craft. We at Lake Mead encourage you to follow these tips and tricks to help you get a better understanding of jet skiing, and be sure to give us a call today if you have any questions about our hours!   Be prepared. Check all of the requirements from your rental location to make sure it’s legal for you to ride and/or operate the jet ski. You’ll also want to make sure that everyone is wearing a life jacket, you have all of your required documentation and paperwork, and that you have enough fuel for the day.   Always prioritize safety. Ensure that all passengers are wearing lifejackets, and make sure they fit properly. A life jacket should be secure enough around that they cannot be lifted by the shoulder...

  The Origins of Popular Water Sports   When we think of summer, we think of the lake and ocean as well as sports and sunshine. If we’re lucky, we can get the chance to combine all of these ideas by participating in a fun watersport on a sunny day. When we’re on the water jet skiing, wakeboarding, or water skiing, we’re focused on the fun we’re having and not on the fact that what we’re doing has a history. For those of us who like to learn the ins and outs of our favorite things, the history of these sports can be exciting to learn about and make our favorite water sports even better. So, to help you come to terms with just how amazing water sports are, here is a brief history of some of the most popular water sports that can be done on Lake Mead. Water skiing Water skiing originates in Minnesota, USA and was created by two teenagers- Ben and Ralph Samuleson. The boys had the idea that if humans could ski on snow, they should be able to ski on water as well. A month a...