Hoover Dam Travel Guide - Exploring the Visitor Center, Overlooks, Bridge Hike & More - Through My Lens
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Date: 2022-03-11
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Joseph
I wouldn't mind going back there one day and walking out onto that new bridge. It was not there when I visited last. Back then traffic across the dam was crazy busy as you can imagine. I did not go inside the dam either so seeing that would also be great. I got scared just looking down from your video! The water was much higher also when I was there! Something I learned is that on the sides of the canyon there are placements for machine guns that they had when building the dam. I don't know if you saw them or learned about them in the visitors center. Just something I don't think many people know.
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I wouldn't mind going back there one day and walking out onto that new bridge. It was not there when I visited last. Back then traffic across the dam was crazy busy as you can imagine. I did not go inside the dam either so seeing that would also be great. I got scared just looking down from your video! The water was much higher also when I was there! Something I learned is that on the sides of the canyon there are placements for machine guns that they had when building the dam. I don't know if you saw them or learned about them in the visitors center. Just something I don't think many people know.
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Mixeddrinks
the tour is pretty good, but be warned they really cram people into the elevator, like 30 some odd people crammed into one, probably why they stopped doing the tour. It was literally packing sardines into a can. Our tour guide even physically push people into the elevator and ignore the weight limit alarm sort of deal. But obviously before C19. The urinals in the restroom on the dam is cool, so even if you don't need a leak, take a peak.
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the tour is pretty good, but be warned they really cram people into the elevator, like 30 some odd people crammed into one, probably why they stopped doing the tour. It was literally packing sardines into a can. Our tour guide even physically push people into the elevator and ignore the weight limit alarm sort of deal. But obviously before C19. The urinals in the restroom on the dam is cool, so even if you don't need a leak, take a peak.
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RikuSpirit
If you enjoy hiking then I would recommend doing the Historic Railroad Hiking Trail. You walk through 5 tunnels that were used to deliver materials to build the dam. It is a popular hike with a tiny parking lot so be there early. The full hike gets you past the fifth tunnel and all the way to the Hoover Dam visitor center.
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If you enjoy hiking then I would recommend doing the Historic Railroad Hiking Trail. You walk through 5 tunnels that were used to deliver materials to build the dam. It is a popular hike with a tiny parking lot so be there early. The full hike gets you past the fifth tunnel and all the way to the Hoover Dam visitor center.
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Maryel
When traveling on I 11/93 you will not be able to see the dam. If you think this is incredible you need to check out a much dam much larger than Hoover. Its in eastern Washington State on the mighty Columbia River. Use to be largest dam Hydroelectric dam in the world. Now its the largest in North America.
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When traveling on I 11/93 you will not be able to see the dam. If you think this is incredible you need to check out a much dam much larger than Hoover. Its in eastern Washington State on the mighty Columbia River. Use to be largest dam Hydroelectric dam in the world. Now its the largest in North America.
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John
If you ever go to Durango/silverton please do a super long video - I cannot get enough of watching and listening to your narrations.
These videos are inspiring, calming and relaxing.
Colorado is very sentimental to me and I know you would do those locations justice.
You gotta bring pops!
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If you ever go to Durango/silverton please do a super long video - I cannot get enough of watching and listening to your narrations.
These videos are inspiring, calming and relaxing.
Colorado is very sentimental to me and I know you would do those locations justice.
You gotta bring pops!
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Michael
I did tours of the Dam pre and post 911 and while both tours have excellent behind the scenes views the pre 911 was much more in depth but I have no problem with the new restrictions. So grateful I was able to see it all. Thanks for sharing all your adventures!
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I did tours of the Dam pre and post 911 and while both tours have excellent behind the scenes views the pre 911 was much more in depth but I have no problem with the new restrictions. So grateful I was able to see it all. Thanks for sharing all your adventures!
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Mark
It has been about 35 years since I've been to Hoover Dam. There were no walkways back then and the water level was much, much higher than it is now. I see that you didn't video yourself throwing that water balloon off Hoover Dam, though. Ha Ha.
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It has been about 35 years since I've been to Hoover Dam. There were no walkways back then and the water level was much, much higher than it is now. I see that you didn't video yourself throwing that water balloon off Hoover Dam, though. Ha Ha.
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Tim
Prior to 911, the tour was a lot longer and they took you to more areas in the dam.
The old days you could drive across the dam. Then 911 restricted it. I guess you can again.
The water is extremely low now.
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Prior to 911, the tour was a lot longer and they took you to more areas in the dam.
The old days you could drive across the dam. Then 911 restricted it. I guess you can again.
The water is extremely low now.
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Jay
1: 25 - This is a GOOD option if your hungry. $15 cheeseburger? Uh not happening. In N Out in Boulder city is 15 minutes away, I think you can wait for a $5 Double-Double Animal Style with fries and drink.
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1: 25 - This is a GOOD option if your hungry. $15 cheeseburger? Uh not happening. In N Out in Boulder city is 15 minutes away, I think you can wait for a $5 Double-Double Animal Style with fries and drink.
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Jay
1: 02 - The water level has dropped ANOTHER 12 feet since this video was made a few months ago. Another 30 feet (predicted by June 2023) and electricity will cease to be generated to most of AZ and SoCal.
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1: 02 - The water level has dropped ANOTHER 12 feet since this video was made a few months ago. Another 30 feet (predicted by June 2023) and electricity will cease to be generated to most of AZ and SoCal.
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