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Is Hoover Dam Open for Tours?

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  Last Thursday, the beginning of the panic in Las Vegas, I decided to take a drive to visit my favorite place around, Hoover Dam. Just to see if at least the bridge viewing was open. Short answer: No. It's all on lockdown. As it should be. It is a National Treasure and needs to be protected. FYI: It's VERY well protected. << Book Your Hoover Dam Tour Now … [Read more...] about Is Hoover Dam Open for Tours?

Hoover Dam Tours Updates (updated)

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Hoover Dam is one of the engineering marvels of the modern era and was built literally in the middle of nowhere during the Great Depression. Pretty much everyone at the time said it was not going to work. It was too large, too complex and it would fail.   Obviously, the experts were wrong! Today, it still stands as a tribute to America's will to survive and thrive as well as … [Read more...] about Hoover Dam Tours Updates (updated)

Remembering Nig, The Hoover Dam Dog

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This morning, as I was out capturing pictures of what remained of the "Blizzard of 2019", I was out at Hoover Dam before the tours started to show up.  That's when I remember what day it was.  February 21.  To most people, that's just another day.  However, I am not a normal person.  So I have been told by a few people! To me, a Las Vegas tourism professional.  This date has … [Read more...] about Remembering Nig, The Hoover Dam Dog

Topless at Hoover Dam

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Recently on my Facebook page, I was retelling the story of how the last few tours I have been on, I have had a few times where I had to stop, look and go "hmmm...."  Now, that's not an easy thing to do for me.  After all these years being in las Vegas, working as a chauffeur and being on many over the road tours, it really takes a lot for me to stop and wonder about what is … [Read more...] about Topless at Hoover Dam