Don't Travel to These Places If You Care About the Environment

Arizona, USA

A view of water intake towers at the Hoover Dam on August 19, 2022 in Lake Mead National Recreation Area, Arizona. Photo: Justin Sullivan (Getty Images)

Arizona is naturally arid, and the ongoing megadrought has affected water access across the state. Lake Mead and Lake Powell, which are two of the country’s largest water reservoirs, are partially in Arizona. Both provide recreational space and drinking water for locals and visitors. But they’re quickly drying out, with alarmingly low water levels recorded this year.

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