Hoover Dam in One Hour

Happy Sunday!

I know our Southwestern Tour ended over a week ago, but I still have so much to share! Take for example, our journey to Hoover Dam!

Hoover Dam (Nevada and Arizona)

If you are unfamiliar, Hoover Dam is a concrete arch-gravity dam in the Black Canyon of the Colorado River, on the border between the U.S. states of Nevada and Arizona. 

It was constructed between 1931 and 1936 during the Great Depression and was dedicated on September 30, 1935, by President Franklin D. Roosevelt. It’s in many of the Social Studies and History books, so I am so grateful that we were able to go and the boys were able to see it in reality instead of just in the books. 

In addition to this being a fun learning experience, this allowed us to reach our 11th state to date, leaving us 39 more to reach our goal this year! ?Whoohoo!

Will We Reach All 50 States?

Do I think we will make it? Of course, I do. Right now, it looks as if we will have to tackle four states per month in order to reach our goal –  which actually works out perfectly in terms of planning road trips.

However, planning for Alaska and Hawaii may be a bit different. I have already decided that the most economical way to accomplish Alaska and Hawaii are to have the boys choose which one they want to go to.

With this method in mind, I will have actually reached 50 states, leaving them both with 49 each. Which to me is still pretty amazing. Wouldn’t you say so?

Anywho, without further adieu…

More About Our 11th State, Arizona! And, Reaching Hoover Dam

Our Arizona adventures were very short and sporadic because they were stops we made driving from Las Vegas, NV to Kanab, UT.  We actually passed through Arizona twice going and twice coming back. So, it only made sense to stop in Arizona and do something worthwhile, especially since I was a bit frustrated from not being able to fully follow Route 66 through Needles, California. 

So, when I saw Hoover Dam, I immediately knew we had to make the time to stop and explore, even if it was for only an hour. 

While at Hoover Dam, we mostly admired its beautiful scenery and people watched. It was cute seeing the couples there walking slowly, talking, and laughing, as well as watching the tourists get so excited to take certain photos. I was a part of the latter. (LOL) I was so excited for my boys to experience this first hand. 

Planning and Tours to Consider with Max Tour

While we did enjoy our time at Hoover Dam, I really wish I would have planned this one with a tour. From experience, I have learned just how valuable booking a tour is. 

For example, you don’t have to worry about driving, where you will park, or try to figure out what to see. With a tour, it’s all planned out for you. By doing this, you can actually enjoy the attraction yourself instead of having to be the one to plan everything out. 

So, if you are looking for a tour, consider the Grand Canyon West, Hoover Dam, and Seven Magic Mountains Day Tour with Max Tour.

Kindly, keep in mind that tours have been reduced due to COVID-19 restrictions.

Final Thoughts

I’m so grateful that the boys and I were able to visit Hoover Dam, even if it was an impromptu attraction. What do you think? Have you been to the Hoover Dam? 

What did you do there and how much time did you spend there?