Spring Mountains National Recreation Area
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The Spring Mountains National Recreation Area (SMNRA) is a U.S. National Recreation Area, administered by the U.S. Forest Service, and lies west of Las Vegas, Nevada. It covers over 316,000 acres (1,279 km²) of land. The area runs from low meadows at around 3,000 feet (900 m) of elevation to Mount Charleston at 11,918 feet (3633 m) in elevation. The (SMNRA) is a part of the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest. It adjoins the Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area, which is administered by the Bureau of Land Management.
The (SMNRA) is home to several plant and animal species that are threatened. This was the driving force to create the Mount Charleston Wilderness area.
The (SMNRA) offers many activities from hiking to picnicking to sking.
History
The area was first named the Charleston Forest Reserve in 1906.Additional land was added in 1989 to bring the area up to the current 316,000+ acres (1,279 km²). The Spring Mountains National Recreation Area designation was created in 1993.
External links
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