The Moapa Valley in southern Nevada is tucked along the edge of Lake Mead National Recreation Area and follows the Muddy River, a tributary of the Colorado River system that eventually empties into Lake Mead. Today, the valley is home to a series of small towns that include Moapa, Logandale, Glendale and Overton. But archeologists have found evidence that the region has been occupied for centuries, with both the Pueblo and Paiute civilizations calling the valley home. In the late 1880s, Mormons settled into small agricultural communities in the fertile Moapa Valley and the farming lifestyle exists to this day.

Visitors to Moapa Valley will find friendly communities with small-town character. The Valley is the annual host of the eagerly-anticipated Clark County Fair and Rodeo, which is held at the county fairgrounds in Logandale. The Fair is a wholesome, family-oriented event that showcases the quality of life to be found in rural Nevada. Another popular event in Moapa Valley is the annual Bluegrass Festival, which is also hosted at the fairgrounds. Many visitors are drawn by the recreational activities that can be found in and around Moapa Valley. The Overton section of Lake Mead features two marinas, a boat dock, bar, lodge and trailer park, and is a local favorite for boating, fishing, water-skiing, camping and picnicking. South of Overton, visitors will find the intriguing Lost City Museum and the entrance to the fascinating Valley of Fire State Park. It’s the oldest and largest state park in Nevada, featuring ancient red sandstone formations, petrified wood and petroglyphs that are thousands of years old.