Boulder Beach. Big old trees, a wide swimming beach, and a marina provide places to look for waterfowl, shorebirds, and wading birds.

Las Vegas Wash. Look for waterfowl and other waterbirds from the old marina or from bluffs overlooking the lake. Look for desert species in campground trees. With the lake level so low, take a spotting scope to see the lake.

Wetlands Trail. Walk into a narrow, steep-walled canyon of Las Vegas Wash to find running water in southern Nevada. The creek and riparian shrubs attract desert species and migrants.

Bitter Spring. A trickle of flowing water forms a spot of green amid the vastness of the dry Mojave Desert. Under the best of conditions, the roads to Bitter Spring require a high-clearance vehicle.

Rogers Spring. Water and vegetation attract desert species and migrants. This is a place to sit under the palm trees, take a dip in the warm water, eat lunch, and watch a few birds.

Blue Point Spring. A narrow strip of green with a creek, shrubs, and palm trees that attracts desert species and migrants. The ground is wet near the palms, but there is no pond.

Overton Wildlife Management Area. The Muddy River forms a delta with seasonally flooded marshes, large cottonwood trees, grassy fields, and several ponds. The roads aren't always drivable.

Bowman Reservoir. This reservoir with a ring of trees can be good for waterfowl, other water birds, and migrants. This is not a destination; it's just a place to make a quick stop.