Hoover Dam is one of the greatest engineering marvels of modern history. It was built during the Great Depression between 1931 and 1935 to harness the waters of the Colorado River. The dam is just a short drive from Las Vegas and within the boundaries of Lake Mead National Recreation Area.
More commonly known as Mount Charleston, the Spring Mountains National Recreation Area is a great place to beat the desert heat of Las Vegas. The park is part of the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest and it’s only a 45 minute drive from the Strip.
While visiting Glen Canyon National Recreation Area in Arizona, we decided to take a cruise to Antelope Canyon. Tours leave from both Antelope Point Marina and Wahweap Marina.
Glen Canyon Dam is a dam on the Colorado River. It sits within the boundaries of Glen Canyon National Recreation Area in Arizona.
Horseshoe Bend is an incredible natural feature on the Colorado River. It’s located within Glen Canyon National Recreation Area in Arizona, about five miles downstream from the Glen Canyon Dam.
Glen Canyon National Recreation Area is a park surrounding Lake Powell in the states of Utah and Arizona. It was established in 1972 after Lake Powell was created by damming the Colorado River. There are countless recreational opportunities for boating, fishing, swimming, hiking, biking, and scenic drives.