been going here for years, so many memories.

Liz you're doing a great job, you're voice is very soothing to listen too.

Thanks Liz this is serious and you're doing a great job covering it. No-one gives the details like you do. Did anyone tell you, You have a great voice? Yeah, you could read the phone book and I'd still listen.

That Jeep ride was sweet. Floating around in a lake all day was just my kind of having fun.

I've been going to Lake Mojave since I was a kid of 4 years old and my Mom and Dad used to drive our cabin cruiser from Katherine's landing all the way to Hoover Dam and stayed at Cottonwood Cove several times, I'm 63 now and a lot of good memories thanks for reminding me of those times

@proudamerican3651

2 ай бұрын

I like Katherine's landing

More content please! Love learning about these not-so-well-known spots! Great reporting, you're a natural!

Hi Liz, I really appreciate your videos. I like your positive spin on what is going on in your area here, hopefully the Lake Mead situation gets better!

Hi Liz, I'm a first time viewer, really enjoyed, and learned a lot from this video. I'm from Phoenix, loving Las Vegas from a far for over 20 years so it was a real treat to learn about Cottonwood Cove and Lake Mohave. Very grateful, thanks!

GREAT content, narrative, your fantastic! glad I found you! looking forward to moreee please!

BIG HELLO LIZ,WOW,YOU DONT KNOW HOW NICE IT IS WATCHING THE BLUE/NATURAL SKY OF THE WEST.I MISS IT,BACK HERE IN MAINE WE MAY GET 1 BLUE SKY DAY @MONTH.LOTS CHEMTRAILS HERE. THANK YOU FOR THE TOUR.STAY AWESOME!

Nice video! Born and raised in Vegas since 1970's and have never been to Cottonwood. I am impressed by size and amenities this place offers! Will have to rent from here in the near future as I have always gone to Willow Beach. This looks alot more attractive and river is much wider in this area! Thank you for the info!

Hi Liz, Great video Definitely going to check out Majave more now as I wasn't sure it was still intact! Thanks for the info!

Hello Liz - Florida here and loving your Lake Mohave tour. Makes me want to visit asap especially with the warm, clear and inviting water and no fear of any gators around (lol). Keep up the good work and thank you 🙂

@lakelasvegaslife7903

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Peter Gill. Lake Mohave is very nice and pretty convenient. Thank you for your comment!

Can you hear Mr.T saying "I pitty the poor fool who gets bit by a Razorback Sucker!" Nice video, and your voice is very calming. Thank you Liz.

@lakelasvegaslife7903

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching and commenting KindCreature1! They do not bite! hahaha

yep! water levels here in mohave county/laughlin are still high unlike lake mead. thank god for davis dam or wed have low water levels like our norther neighbors near the colorado river(las vegas) i enjoy biking an boating out there. water is always a pleasure and have to head down there to have any ffun with the water recreational activities as las vegas' water levels are too dang low. thanks for sharing!!!

@lakelasvegaslife7903

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching Sasha!

Awesome videos. Thank you for sharing!

I remember going to a lot those places,back in early 80s, when I was teenager. Went to Cottonwood Cove several times. Being out at Lake Mead was always a great time.

Enjoying your video production. Thx.

Hi Liz, it is a pleasure to find you on KZread, and I subscribed instantly after watching one of your videos, I was born and raised in Henderson in 1962 and moved away since 1985, but I live in Utah right next door. It really is a shame to see what is happening to my favorite lake in the whole wide world but I will continue to watch your vlogging because you are my favorite from that area, your voice is a breath of fresh air.

@lakelasvegaslife7903

2 жыл бұрын

Hi THX-0381, thank you for watching, and thanks for nice words!

Hello Liz! Also a first time on your youtube channel! Your content and narration is so enjoyable and very professional. Just saying: Super!

Love that clear water!

I live in Virginia and I gotta say the Mohave sure is beautiful. I would love to visit; thanks for the update. When lake mead gets even lower lake Mohave is going to be overrun, and the wait times will be ridiculous. Might be a good time to invest in some property around lake Mohave.

Definitely going to check this place out

Hi liz Just subscribed, great content mixture in your videos. Good work. As a bonus, your voice is very pleasing to listen to.

@lakelasvegaslife7903

2 жыл бұрын

Hi Gerald! Thank you very much for watching and also for subscribing!

NICE INFORMATION LIZ THANKS FOR SHARING STAY SAFE,HEALTHY AND FREE, BOBBY FROM QUEZON CITY PHILIPPINES, WATCHING THIS VLOG FROM LAS VEGAS NEVADA.

@lakelasvegaslife7903

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching Roberto!

thanks for your video.. I have worked here since 1990. it has changed a lot now.

Cool video. Very interesting. Nice job.

Thank you for the information 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

@lakelasvegaslife7903

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching and commenting Flugrekorder 0421, I appreciate it!

Thank you for this video. I was wondering how things looked down stream from Lake Mead.

If I remember correctly, the upper campground is situated near/alongside a wash that experiences dangerous flash flooding, particularly in the monsoon season. There was (maybe still is, haven’t been in NV in a couple years now) an outdoor warning siren installed in the campground for flash flood warnings. All that to say, I think NPS may have closed that area due to the high risk. Cottonwood Cove definitely embodies the rugged beauty of the Mojave, happy to see it still alive and well. Great content by the way, I miss Southern Nevada and I enjoy seeing it again (if only by video).

Nice video. I’ve been on Lake Mohave a number of times. Can get very dangerous as the wind always blows there. I saw the two red flags as you drive in.

I lived in Boulder city in the mid 60's and Searchlight had a famous reputation, brothels' on every street corner. It was called the south end of a cow heading north. A real pit. Way hotter here than other place in Southern Nevada.

Miss Liz 😘🌹❤️ hope you are doing well these early September days! Hope you have a new video in work! Thank you 🌹❤️

@lakelasvegaslife7903

Жыл бұрын

Hi J. Lietka! Nice to see you again! Yes, I have some video ideas in the works. Stay tuned!

Very informative video! SUBSCRIBED! =)

I live near Vegas and never knew about this lake!

@lakelasvegaslife7903

2 жыл бұрын

I know, right?! I only heard about Lake Mohave just a couple of years ago and didn't go to Cottonwood Cove until this year. I was also shocked I didn't know about this awesome place!

Yes I’ve been there more than once. Nice clear lake but very windy probably because it’s 67 miles long and about a mile wide

Used to hit Lake Mohave on the AZ side south of Dolan Springs. We built a little compound @ Tin Pan Alley named by Us. This is down Cottonwood Rd. No Boat acess but very Private. A little bit of a truck and 4Wd is not needed but nice. Think the camp is still there?? Next time through will have to Scope it out. This was circa 1993. Nice cool water to. Love Black Canyon. Also canoed from the dam to the BSA camp and then to the fish hatchery. All geothermal springs with black Frogs. Dont drink the water as it has Amoebas that can kill you.

I worked several summers at Cottonwood (74, 75 & 76) They had just started building the hotel. One year a boat caught fire while at the dock getting gas. That sure was something to see!

@lakelasvegaslife7903

2 жыл бұрын

Oh my gosh! Caught fire while getting gas? That situation could have been ALOT worse! I've thought about trying out the motel at least once, but then again I live so close so I'd rather just go home. Thanks for watching SoCal Gal!

@deplepfan

2 жыл бұрын

During that time we probly meet. About 30 of us men in the family did bronco jeep runs up there in 70s. We stayed at the upper camping ground.looks closed now. Ty for sharing

@deplepfan

2 жыл бұрын

Liz your videos are great. Ty for sharing

I have always liked cotton butter the lake mead. Seems cleaner and less congested

First, nice videos and good info presented in a very pleasant manner, so well done! That being said I’ve just discovered your channel and so far watched a dozen or so vids about Lake Las Vegas etc., and I have to say the overall sensation or vibe is extremely eerie (not your fault by any stretch) as it seems so desolate and I keep wondering where all the people are at? I read a comment and your reply about it being filmed in November or something, but even so just can’t shake the feeling. It’s almost as if we are witnessing present day ghost towns or an extremely strange End of Days style sci fi movie! So sorry to say as you genuinely appear to be a very pleasant lady and I really enjoy your filming and presentation. Good luck with your channel!

I was planning a week stay at Cottonwood Motel from 7/09/49....07/13/2022 . The heat is too much for myself. However i ve heard temps over 98 f are a youth treatment😀😀🤫

Is the Batman searchlight still there? When I was younger, there were no streetlights, so, the Batman Spotlight used to shine in the sky at night, to show people the way, in the dark nights. I believe, it is owned by the Reid family. Searchlight has grown so much! Thank You. I was born in Henderson, at Rose Delima hospital. Love Your videos. I moved away, but this brings back so many memories.

When i lived in Las Vegas, I used to drive almost every Saturday to Cottonwood Cove and go swimming. On the other dide of the official beach was snother brach. The Sand is Volcanic Sand. When I went, there was no entrance fee. Im surprised to see that. I would use the beach at the Motel. I would park my Truck, and det my Towel on the beach. I never briught anyone with me. I never told anybody about Cottonwood Cove Beach.

Wow, what's it gonna be like by September Liz, South Lake & Lake Sabrina across tha way here is drying up also,, but we still water our lawns every day, since water is exported to So. Cal.

Aye after the lone wonder cleared out cotton wood cove of the legion it’s been pretty nice.

hi liz. i'm moving to mesquite on friday.

That lake is done for. I need some video to keep

Pray that Lake Mead doesn’t go dead pool status. When that happens Lake Mohave water levels will start to drop. Anyway, good content and that dip in the water looks so refreshing in that desert heat. What do you think the water temperature was?

Lake Mohave is just under 200,000 acre feet. When Mead reaches minimum power pool level will start to drop. When Mead reaches dead pool it will drop very fast.

setup desalinization plants along lake mead and pump sea water to those to refill the lake. also add floating solar panel setups that will cool the water and keep it from evaporating and to power the desalinization plants.

@TheBandit7613

2 жыл бұрын

Nevada has already offered to build and operate desalinization plants in California. Then California can leave the water in Lake Mead. Environmentalists didn't like that idea so it's in been in court for the last decade.

@TheInsaneupsdriver

2 жыл бұрын

@@TheBandit7613 thats because the brine is bad for the oceans, hence why i said they should do it in Nevada and dump the brine into the salt flats that are disappearing anyway.

@TheBandit7613

2 жыл бұрын

@@TheInsaneupsdriver That salt won't hurt the ocean. Less than a drop in the bucket.

@TheInsaneupsdriver

2 жыл бұрын

@@TheBandit7613 WRONG!!!! it's heavier and hugs the bottom of the ocean killing and suffocating ocean floor sea life.

@TheBandit7613

2 жыл бұрын

@@TheInsaneupsdriver BIG F-ING DEAL. How many worms were murdered when your house was being built? How many innocent insects senselessly die on your windshield every year? What a fool.

My parents used to camp there in 1964. Lol it's really grown! Lake Mohave along with Havasu are awesome lakes. They are transfer lakes so the levels dont fluctuate. Great video. You are stunning.

It's scary to think that the lake is close to the point where Hoover Dam will not be able to generate electricity. Another year or so it will be so low that the dam will not even be capable of releasing water into the Colorado River.

@grantofat6438

2 жыл бұрын

And still you keep living there.

Hi Liz, never knew about Cottonwood Cove and never went to WIllow Beach either. Can you still enjoy the area without renting a boat or going in the water ? Thanks :)

So refreshing that you don't use the word "like" every 20 seconds as well as the equally annoying "so, yeah, then there is that"

@lakelasvegaslife7903

2 жыл бұрын

Hahaha

I don't know if it's possible but some of the flood water from the Mississippi fpuld be pumped west they need long term solutions

@steven4315

2 жыл бұрын

Moving to where the water is, is a long term solution.

Cottonwood Cove and Willow Beach are the place to go Lake Mead boaters are done

Like a sign my aunt posted by her back yard pool in Boulder City . " We don't swim in your toilet so please don't pee in our pool" (or lake in your case")

I lived in Las Vegas for 40 years and left about 22 years ago, spent a lot of time at Lake Mead and the area around Willow Beach, on the river below the dam. . One question when did they start charging a fee for going into Lake Mead Recreation area, it was always free when I was out there. So much has changed since I left, That bridge was not there when I left .

@lakelasvegaslife7903

2 жыл бұрын

Hi Bruce, this is what I was able to find: Lake Mead National Recreation Area has had an entrance fee since 2000. The current rates have been in effect since 2016. Entrance fees are not charged to persons under 16 years of age or holders of the America the Beautiful National Parks and Federal Recreational Senior, Access or Military Passes.

@bb1040

2 жыл бұрын

@@lakelasvegaslife7903 I left Las Vegas in 2000 , I knew everything would go to peices after I left. LOL That is about when the drought started also. Now I am back in NW Pennsylvania and it rains about every other day, with lots of green lawns every where.

@bb1040

2 жыл бұрын

Just a note, click my channel to see some drone footage of my neighborhood where I live now.

@bb1040

2 жыл бұрын

@@lakelasvegaslife7903 I was just looking, up the fees they charge , Hard to believe they charge so much for something that used to be open and free, when it was full and and had plenty of water to enjoy, now when they let it dry up and close most of the landings , they want to charge you these large fees . We used to put the boat in the water ( Mine was an inflatable boat or my canoe) and head out to some back water someplace and camp out for the night, I wasn't really into fishing but I loved to explore the shoreline and find interesting places to set up camp. Below the dam are quite a few hot springs if you know where to look, one is not too far down from the cable below the dam, in a cave on the Nevada side.

So if you go to Lake Mead it's BYOW now

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Yep- never speed in Searchlight. You will get a ticket. :)

Spent my summers in the 1970s and early 1980s at Cottenwood Cove, our family had two trailers in the trailer park village area. We always liked that it was quieter than the other marinas and areas. I'm kinda torn with you sharing this Liz, because I can see it becoming much more busy.

What about Willow Beach?

Any jet ski rental at these places?

I'm trying to understand the reasons for lake mohave remaining full. Is it some topography that protects it,runoff or some other reason it remains full?

@marvinsauer8493

2 жыл бұрын

Lake Mohave has very little storage capacity. It was used primarily to reduce river “surge” as water from Mead was varied throughout the day. Davis Dam provides much needed power, and the only way to generate maximum power is with reservoir near full. Draining Mohave would provide little water for downstream use, AND draining it would take much needed power generation. Generally a large reservoir upstream provides the water storage for several power generating dams down stream. Water passing through each lower dam provides lots of power from one storage facility. I would expect all the very small reservoirs below mead to stay nearly full to take advantage of power generation as the river passes through each small reservoir and the power plant on each dam.

@decimusrex92

2 жыл бұрын

@@marvinsauer8493 Thanks for the concise answer.

Stay the hell off my LAKE!

@naynay7391

2 жыл бұрын

I couldn't agree with you more!

the reason lake Mojave is 98% full is because it is not being used to provide water to tens of millions of people in the three major cities of the DESERT SW every day. as soon as they start using lake mojave you will see it dry up also. The same as owens lake, the colorado river, lake powell, and lake mead have. The issue is not a 100 year drought or climate change, it is overpopulation. It is a DESERT region not meant to support the 100 plus gallons of water used every day by 10's of millions of people. the sooner that the city planners of the three major cities and the water commission for the 6 state region come to realize that fact, the sooner the "drought" will be relieved.

Does the Coast Guard still have a LORAN navigation station near there?

@lakelasvegaslife7903

2 жыл бұрын

Hi Mikey Migtoe...are you talking about the LORAN-C transmitter in Searchlight Nevada? If so, I found this info online: "The station was closed on February 8, 2010, as a budget cut. The station, and all of the others, were considered to be obsolete with the general availability of GPS systems. The four mast were demolished." en.wikipedia.org/wiki/LORAN-C_transmitter_Searchlight

Where’s the best place to swim around the lake/river

@lakelasvegaslife7903

2 жыл бұрын

Hi Lord Farquaad! If you're talking about Cottonwood Cove, then there is a public beach which is easily accessible. If you want more privacy and you're feeling ambitious, you can explore and hike over the small mountains and find a more private area in some coves, but you really should be prepared for a hike and not necessarily have small kids or a lot of gear with your if you hike over the hills. Thank you for commenting and watching!

Good Lord!! ... Your voice is almost as attractive as you are. I could listen to you read the freaking phone book!!!!!!!

@wildwestunlimited

2 жыл бұрын

@@tailgatecarpenter26 I don’t know what bgt is…. ?

New subscriber and enjoy your videos. I like the info you provide and you're very pleasant to listen to. Not to mention how attractive you are. Hope we can meet one day.

Wait!!! FEES???? when I lived there back in 1983 to 1990 we didn't have fees......... so how much are the fees to enjoy the day at an empty lake that you can't launch your boat?

How much of that 29% is mud and bodies on the bottom?

It takes so much water or head above any water turbine before it will generate what it is rated for Plus it's minimum need for water to make its minimum power what is that level? They know, let alone any extra so there is a point to where there will be water that isn't ponded, but still not enough to make power , you can turn the generator but not fast enough

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Aw man… this place was already crowded enough.

@dabz2732

2 жыл бұрын

yup since 2012 my family has been going to lake mohave, we always stay in Laughlin. Over the years we have seen it get fuller each year more and more. This year will be one crowded year since covid is dead.

@Arizona9001

2 жыл бұрын

@@dabz2732 i expect the mead regulars will migrate here as well.

Lilly?

29%, is that acre feet or feet? There is a huge difference as the top half that is empty has much more volume than the lower narrow half. I love percentages instead of 29% of full pool elevation, or 29% of Acre Feet capacity.

@rchurch2769

2 жыл бұрын

Not to mention as the lake gets lower, the less land around it is holding water too. Sometimes the ground around a lake will be saturated for hundreds of yards. As the lake level drops, the water in the surrounding land does too but at a much slower rate. As the lake covers less area, the rate it drops has been accelerating.

@lakelasvegaslife7903

2 жыл бұрын

Isettech, that is in acre feet. 29% of the acre feet capacity. Total available capactiy in Acre feet is 26,120,000. Currently as of June 24th it is at 7,222,000 acre feet. Thank you for watching!

Shhhhh now everyone will be there and willow beach lol.

Where is the legion? They must be there.

Nice, I know where I can buy cheap land for a home.

Why is Mohave kept full while Mead is so low?

@lakelasvegaslife7903

2 жыл бұрын

Hi Mike Houseman. Great question! Here are some findings I've pulled off the nps.gov website.."Situated between a series of foreboding canyon walls and built between Hoover Dam and Davis Dam, Lake Mohave is a reservoir used to fine-tune water releases headed downstream....Lake Mohave serves as a re-regulation reservoir. Lake Mohave is intended to control water flowing from it’s only major water source, Hoover Dam. This stabilization gives managers the ability to fine-tune just how much, and when, water is released downstream to areas like California and even Mexico - making the obligatory water releases more efficient....the amount of water flowing into Lake Mohave remains consistent". I hope this helps!

@nickl5658

2 жыл бұрын

Mohave is down stream from Mead. Water from Mead goes through Hoover Dam to produce power. Power production has to be constant, so the water flow out of Mead into Mohave is constant. However Mead has reach power pool, so power production and water flow is affected. Mead is also in danger of reaching dead pool where it will no longer be able to discharge any water into the Mohave. Once that happens the Mohave will also start drying up.

Baby drying up.. Hope they have started making Desalination plants...

Miss Liz thank you for the wonderful video! 🌹👸 The Cottonwood cove / Lake Mohave doesn't have the constant water level drop as does Meade & Powell. Are there state to state fights or arguments about water rights & usage? Is Cottonwood cove considered a viable water source for SearchLight & Vegas? Thank you 🌹 (p.s. you're hot!) Please be safe on the shorelines as some parts are muddy! & I subbed 🤓😘

@lakelasvegaslife7903

2 жыл бұрын

Hi J. Lietka, thank you for watching and also for your nice compliments! The 7 states and Mexico that use the water from the Colorado river all have an agreement in place outlining how much water each state/area is allotted to get. A National Park Ranger told me that they were supposed to have another meeting to come up with a new distribution plan and he was hopeful that Lake Mead would be able to keep more water now than in the past. Cottonwood Cove (Lake Mohave) would not be a viable water source for Vegas because this body of water is already down river from Hoover Dam. To be viable for Vegas Lake Mead would need to keep more of it's water instead of release it down stream to Lake Mohave. Thanks for your questions, I appreciate you!

@j.lietka9406

2 жыл бұрын

@@lakelasvegaslife7903 very welcome lovely goddess ❤️. Another KZreadr, so to speak, also has videos where he goes to the edges of Lake Meade (Mead?) & shows how low the lake is getting. Used to live in Vegas (2006 - 2009, live in NC now) & even then we had to watch the water usage. I think California takes a higher percentage of the available water, but mostly for crops. I am surprised more people aren't selling their boats, as the level keeps dropping. It's sad & a bit scary too. Be safe when you go to the lakes as some areas where the water was, is now muddy. Thank you again 🌹👸 ❤️ post some more videos when you can.

@j.lietka9406

2 жыл бұрын

@@lakelasvegaslife7903 but arent the lakes are miles long? The water level is more or less steadily dropping, but looking at the size of the lake, square miles, how bad is it? Thank you lovely queen & goddess 🌹❤️😉 👸

@lakelasvegaslife7903

2 жыл бұрын

I have another short Lake Mead video coming up in a few days! 😃

@lakelasvegaslife7903

2 жыл бұрын

Hi J. Lietka, Yes, the lakes are miles long, and in some cases hundreds of feet deep at the deepest points. But Lake Mead and Lake Powell are pretty bad with the lowest lake levels when you compare the "full" lake level to where it's at now. Lake Mead has 3 intake valves, which draw water in and then supply millions of people with water for drinking and irrigation. 1 of 3 intake valves is now exposed and no longer able to draw water in, leaving only the 2 valves which are at deeper depths of the lake.

There was no lake to begin with. It’s a river that runs the desert. It’s hot and dry in the part of the country. The population had gotten larger in the southwest and people are using too much water there.

@mazlosoutdooradventures8594

2 жыл бұрын

The people here don't use much at all. It's the fact that every one else uses the water and they use a lot for tourist attractions in Vegas true.

@HarpazoReady2022

2 жыл бұрын

One of the largest casinos in Vegas has their own well. Not every lake in that area of drought is drying up due to drought. Only the two that generate electricity are drying up due to drought. Get it.

@mazlosoutdooradventures8594

2 жыл бұрын

@@HarpazoReady2022 they all generate electricity on the Colorado and the last two are Full not slowing down release one bit Most casinos in Vegas have several Wells

@HarpazoReady2022

2 жыл бұрын

@@mazlosoutdooradventures8594 Oh I didn’t realize that. Thank you. Just trying to figure this conundrum out.

@mazlosoutdooradventures8594

2 жыл бұрын

@@HarpazoReady2022 ask why both lakes and all the rivers flowing below lake mead are full?????

When you let out more than comes down the river the lake level finally goes to nothing. All you have to do is look at the precipitation figures over the Colorado drainage to see that the people tasked with managing Lake Powell and Lake Mead are failing to do their job.

Plz don’t advertise Mohave

Great tour but be carefull when you´re in the water, don´t get bit by the razorback sucker!!

@lakelasvegaslife7903

2 жыл бұрын

Hahaha! I think it's name is more dangerous that this fish itself....but of course now I need to Google that....

@chrisfrombelgium946

2 жыл бұрын

@@lakelasvegaslife7903 😁

Pacific Ocean is huge. If Vegas can consume lake mead water while dead bodies were rotting there, salt water converted to fresh water will be a blessing. Fill lake mead with water from the ocean. Add sharks and ocean fish to the lake for summer fun. Problem solved!

Not to burst anyone's bubble... but this lake will go dry once lake mead hits deadpool... which is going to happen in the next year...

Here is an alternative: Move out of the desert.

Non of this will matter if Hoover dam fails.

A place nudist might like.CVMNP nudist festival😀

Woman, you have the most beautiful lips ever!

oh noooooo, dont tell anyone the secret lol. I heard cottonwood cove is under new ownership and has kinda gone down hill......

It is dire for water and electricity.

I wonder why the American Indians have not held a Rain Dance.

its lake mohave

Guess what I am taking back the land enjoy fate is my helper

The lake itself is invasive as it is man made. So let me understand this. We have an invasive fish in an invasive lake.