Hoover dam Kayak adventure

Even adrenaline junkies need to relax from time to time.

For me there is nothing more relaxing than paddle boarding around on Lake Mead by the Hoover Dam. Feeling the sun on my face as the paddle board glides through the water is peaceful beyond words.

Crystal clear water allows you to see down twenty feet or more to the bottom. Seeing the fish swimming under me added to the whole package. They were in their own peaceful, relaxing place as I was in mine twenty feet above.

Peering down into the blue/green water and seeing a world that has beauty that reaches to the greatest depths was just as amazing as gazing at the towering rock over our head. The mountains that reach more than 300 feet towards the sky was a truly amazing site.

After sitting on the paddle board for a bit, Red, our tour guide,suggested we get a differ-ent vantage point by standing up. I was surprised to find out that the board was stable. I was a little shaky at first. But quickly got used the the motions of the water rocking the board gently back and forth. It was just as easy to stand up and paddle as it was to sit down. It was nice to have the option of standing and stretching my legs for a while.

After a couple hours of being out on the water we headed back to shore for lunch. We then had the option of snorkeling. For me it was a little to chilly out. I would love to go back when it is a little warmer to check out the underwater scene.

So, if you are looking for peace and quite in settings of great natural beauty or want physical challenges or adventure, paddle boarding is a versatile sport that can offer all of the above for all ages.