EXPLORING LAS VEGAS What’s Lurking at the Bottom of Lake Mead?
Did you know that Lake Mead is the largest artificial reservoir in the United States in terms of water capacity? This means that Lake Mead is really, really deep, over 500 feet! Because of the lake’s depth, very little light reaches the bottom. The dark depths of Lake Mead have spurred many rumors of large
fish, and even alligators, monsters, and other mythical creatures. But the truth of what lies beneath the surface is almost stranger than fiction.
At the bottom of Lake Mead is an authentic, well-preserved World War II relic. The cold dark water of Lake Mead has perfectly preserved a B-29 Superfortress that crashed in 1948 while testing a prototype missile guidance system. The wreckage of the historic aircraft was discovered by local divers in August 2002. One of the final roles of the B-29 during World War II was carrying out the atomic bomb attacks on Hiroshima and Nagasaki. This particular aircraft at the bottom of Lake Mead was not involved in the bombings, but instead was used as a reconnaissance aircraft. On July 21, 1948, this B-29 crashed into the water after the pilot and crew were making low-level maneuvers over the lake. The crew were all safely rescued, but were told not to disclose the details of the flight or its crash, as the mission was classified. The details of the crash were not released until 50 years later, and the wreckage was not found until 2002! Currently, Tech Diving Limited holds the exclusive authorization to conduct guided dives on the B-29. The dive requires special training because of its depth. If you’re interested in knowing more, check out their website at DiveTheB29.com.
GOT AN OLD TIRE? Reuse Old Materials for Eco- Friendly Outdoor Games Looking for ways to get your kids outdoors while teaching them how to be more eco-friendly? Try saving your old tires and soda bottles to make these fun outdoor games for the whole family! TIRE SWINGS Have you ever played swing games like Tumbling Tower? Build a tower of cardboard boxes and see if your child can use their feet or shoes to kick it down while swinging! Tire swings are great for games or just enjoying the outdoors while the wind rushes through your hair. Few pieces of outdoor play equipment are more enticing than a swing for children and adults alike. This project doesn’t cost very much, either. You just need a tire, rope, power drill, and the biggest tree in your yard. If you don’t have a tree, you can make a sturdy swing post with lumber! TETHERBALL Even if a tire swing isn’t in the cards for your family, don’t relinquish your old tire just yet! Turn it into another playground favorite: tetherball. Premade tetherball sets can cost up to $100, but a DIY version can cost less than $50.
To start, you’ll need the tire, a metal pole, some pieces of rebar, cement, a round swivel eye bolt snap, and a tetherball on a rope. You’ll also need to use an impact drill with a bit made for metal. Drill a cross section of holes at the bottom of the metal pole and thread the pieces of rebar through each. Then drill a hole at the top for your round swivel eye bolt snap so you have a place to tie the rope. After centering the pole in the tire (using the end with the rebar pieces as the base), pour the cement in and let it dry. Once it’s dry, hang the ball with the bolt snap and watch your kids play tetherball for summers to come! BOWLING Have empty plastic soda bottles from your last takeout meal? Collect them, paint them white, and put two red stripes around the neck. Now you’ve got bowling pins! You don’t need a heavy bowling ball for this DIY set, either. Use a tennis or soccer ball to get the ball rolling on some family bowling at home. You don’t need games as popular as Minecraft to make special memories in your backyard. Take inspiration from these ideas and create your own family fun!
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