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The Colorado River flows through the Grand Canyon and then widens to form Lake Mead behind the Hoover Dam on the Arizona-Nevada border.

A striking statue at Hoover Dam honoring the brave workers who scaled the canyon walls. Worth a quick stop to appreciate the history and the sculpture by Steven Liguori.

HIGH SCALER Sculpture by Steven Liguori

From a 221 meter high observation deck, we enjoy the breathtaking view of Lake Mead, the Colorado River and the numerous valleys and gorges that surround the dam. The Hoover Dam is about as high as a 60-story building and was the tallest dam in the world when it was built in 1935. During our visit, we have the opportunity to go inside the dam. We walk through the original construction tunnels and visit the observation deck with a view of a pressure pipeline and 8 of the commercial generators in the Nevada Powerhouse.

Be sure to park (free on the Arizona side, from parking lot 11) and walk across the dam. This way you can appreciate the mighty structure even better.

Really great non-motorized trail that goes all around the River Mountains. Horseback riding is allowed in some sections and hikers and runners can cluster in parts of it, but it is mostly used by cyclists, as it is truly a pleasure to ride, which doesn't mean it isn't also quite challenging, and the heat must be taken into account during certain times of the year!

This massive concrete wall tames the Colorado River, creating Lake Mead behind it. Enough concrete was used in its construction to build a sidewalk that circles the Earth around the Equator! There are many dams bigger than this one, though, just imagine!

St. Thomas has a wild history. It was founded in 1865 by mormons. When they realized, they settled in the state of Nevada and had to pay taxes, they decided to leave the small town. It was rebuilt in the late 1800s, but did not last too long. When the decision was made to flood the area, the settlers were paid around 900,000 Dollars for the whole town to leave. For decades, the site was buried under 60 feet of water. Due to the lasting drought, Lake Mead slowly retreated, so that St. Thomas emerged again. Today, you can visit the ruins of the old school house, a hotel, houses and other relics. Bring plenty of water and avoid the heat. There is no shade out here.