things to do near hoover dam

Planning a trip to northern Arizona or southern Nevada? You may want to visit both Hoover Dam and the Grand Canyon. They are two of the most famous attractions in the Southwest. Both are connected by the Colorado River. That’s why many travelers assume they are close together. But that is not quite the case….

The Hoover Dam is famous because it changed the American Southwest forever. It controls the Colorado River and creates power for millions.The dam stands as one of the greatest engineering projects ever built. Las Vegas visitors see it as a quick day trip. Historians see it as a symbol of grit. Engineers still study it…