These photos were taken during our visit to the Hoover Dam. It was about 110 degrees this day, very hot, so being inside for the tour was a welcome diversion. If you ever have the opportunity to tour the Hoover Dam, by all means, you should. What a remarkable undertaking and a marvel of creative engineering. We enjoyed the view from 530 feet underground, from street level and from 840 feet above the Colorado River. The tour is very affordable and extremely informative. There are strict security measures in place...Richard kept setting off the metal detector but neither he nor the guard could figure out why. They finally let him in. Before the tour, there is a 10 minute movie which kind of sets the stage for the tour. But, be advised; if it is busy, sit all the way over to the right so you can be the first out of the door...and in line for the tour. Else you'll be standing in line for at least 20 more minutes!! Don't say I didn't warn you!
Tuesday, July 31, 2012
Slide Show - Hoover Dam
These photos were taken during our visit to the Hoover Dam. It was about 110 degrees this day, very hot, so being inside for the tour was a welcome diversion. If you ever have the opportunity to tour the Hoover Dam, by all means, you should. What a remarkable undertaking and a marvel of creative engineering. We enjoyed the view from 530 feet underground, from street level and from 840 feet above the Colorado River. The tour is very affordable and extremely informative. There are strict security measures in place...Richard kept setting off the metal detector but neither he nor the guard could figure out why. They finally let him in. Before the tour, there is a 10 minute movie which kind of sets the stage for the tour. But, be advised; if it is busy, sit all the way over to the right so you can be the first out of the door...and in line for the tour. Else you'll be standing in line for at least 20 more minutes!! Don't say I didn't warn you!
Subscribe to:
Post Comments (Atom)
Great photos! It is a fascinating Dam isn't it. I just love the rock hallways. The view from the new bridge is outstanding!
ReplyDelete