But the terrain here is something entirely different. At the summit, you'll be rewarded with sweeping views of Lake Mead, Hoover Dam, and, depending on the season, snow-capped mountains on the ...

the Hoover Dam spans the Colorado River and the Black Canyon (which separates Nevada and Arizona). The immense concrete structure – which confines Lake Mead, the largest reservoir in the United ...

a Spanish-style building completed in 1932 to manage the rise of Hoover Dam in Black Canyon. Nowadays, walkers can get a view of Lake Mead in the rear of the building and wander along paths ...

The Hoover Dam captures water from the Colorado River and fills Lake Mead. The dam also generates enough energy each year to serve 1.3 million people in Nevada, Arizona and California, the ...

If you're deciding on things to do in Las Vegas, you may be considering a day trip to the Hoover Dam – the National Historic Landmark that diverts water from the Colorado River to various ...

From the top of Hoover Dam, the Colorado River ... of the tour party are concerned about Lake Mead breaking through and rushing in. Turbines in the dam’s generator room provide power for more ...