There is nothing quite like spending some time with the kiddos in nature on a family vacation. One of the best places to visit and explore the great outdoors is Lake Mohave. At Cottonwood Cove Resort and Marina, we like to recommend these activities to visitors with kids of all ages. 

If you are ready to plan your next family road trip, you’ll need to know where to stay when you’re ready to buckle down for the night. We have a few recommendations in the Lake Mohave area and the general Southwest itself.

The Lake Mead National Recreation Area is a prime fishing destination, which means that many people visiting Lake Mohave enjoy renting fishing boats in hopes of making a great catch. At Cottonwood Cove Resort and Marina, we have rentals available for all of your fishing needs. 

At Cottonwood Cove Resort and Marina, we encourage first-time visitors to get out there and experience Lake Mohave to its full potential. From what to do, where to stay, and how to get there, here’s a Lake Mohave guide for first time visitors. 

A houseboat vacation is an amazing experience for people of all ages, and it’s becoming a popular option for families with kids. Children of all ages will find that it’s exciting and exhilarating to spend all of their time on the boat. There are so many memories to be made. However, families who are looking into renting a houseboat also will want to make safety a top priority. 

Perhaps the most famous dam on the Colorado River is the Hoover Dam, but that doesn’t mean that its smaller brother — the Davis Dam — doesn’t have a big impact on the surrounding community.

Heading to Las Vegas in May? Sure, the weather will be warmer, but that doesn’t mean you have to stay cooped up in your hotel room until evening time. Las Vegas and the surrounding area are filled with outdoor adventure and it’s calling your name.

For many travelers, one of the most enjoyable aspects of a houseboat vacation is cooking onboard the boat. Preparing your meals and cooking them while you are on the houseboat allows you to enjoy quality time with those you are traveling with in a relaxed, comfortable and home-like atmosphere. When your meal is finished, you can dine on the deck and enjoy the panoramic views. There’s nothing quite like private, waterfront dining.

For families across the country, spring break is the perfect time to escape the doldrums of everyday life. Those who live in cold-weather states are sick of the cold, grey and damp days they have been enduring for months. Those who live in a warmer climate may have the sunshine all the time, but they still need a break from the hectic schedules of school days and sports practices. 

Traditionally, Valentine’s Day is commemorated for one day on February 14, but there’s no reason why you shouldn’t spread the love this holiday and extend your romantic celebrations. These Valentine’s Day weekend getaways in the American Southwest are the perfect way to combine adventure with romance.