Uploaded January 2025 | Updated September 2026, 1 hour ago
As someone who grew up on a ranch in the country, I've always been fascinated by the stark contrast between the desert's harsh beauty and the life-giving waters that cut through it. Lake Mohave, fed by the mighty Colorado River and part of the Lake Mead National Recreation Area, is perhaps one of the finest examples of this marriage between water and wilderness.
We eased out of Katherine Landing Marina just as the sun began painting the sky in shades of pink and gold. The girls sat at the bow, their life jackets bright orange against the deep blue water. Oma had packed a cooler full of sandwiches, fruit, and Christmas cookies – because according to her, every adventure needs proper provisions.
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As someone who grew up on a ranch in the country, I've always been fascinated by the stark contrast between the desert's harsh beauty and the life-giving waters that cut through it. Lake Mohave, fed by the mighty Colorado River and part of the Lake Mead National Recreation Area, is perhaps one of the finest examples of this marriage between water and wilderness.
We eased out of Katherine Landing Marina just as the sun began painting the sky in shades of pink and gold. The girls sat at the bow, their life jackets bright orange against the deep blue water. Oma had packed a cooler full of sandwiches, fruit, and Christmas cookies – because according to her, every adventure needs proper provisions.
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