The route out to the Canyon is directly past the famous Hoover Dam. So, we decided to call in on the way back. It was getting late so we didn’t have much time – just a quick look-see.
A dam is a dam, but its size and when it was built is why it’s considered (by some in the US at least) to be one of the seven wonders if the modern world.
Construction went from 1931 to 1936 & is one of the world’s largest concrete structures. It stands at a whopping 221m high & 379m wide – & 200m thick at the base!
You’re allowed to both walk & drive across, but all cars are subject to search (just a quick look thru the windows really) – we did both.
Since we got there late in the day the temperature started to dip, especially since the large mountains surrounding it made sure we were in shadows.
After the obligatory fridge-magnet purchase we headed home, stopping at a supermarket to grab some dinner so we could avoid the rich food we were starting to get a little too used to.