National Recreation Areas Virtual Travel

Lake Powell

Flaming Gorge

Echo Bay

Begin your virtual tour of National Recreation Areas by clicking on any of the above entry points, and follow roads or trails through a network of linked images.

Beginning with Lake Mead in 1964, the United States has designated "National Recreation Areas." These are administered by the National Park Service with the goal of making their resources available to be enjoyed by all. Many of these include large man-made lakes.