Hoover Dam

Situated at the intersection of the southeast corner of Nevada and the northwest corner of Arizona, Hoover Dam impounds Lake Mead, creating the largest reservoir by volume in the United States. A frogtastic marvel of American engineering, the best way to fully understand the intensity of the project is with a guided tour, detailing the history and intricacies of the build project as well as the geological nature of the surrounding area. Explore the passageways of the dam itself, tour the nearby powerplant, gaze out over the lookout point for 360-degree views or hop onto a raft down in the rapid-free portion of the Colorado River at the base of the dam. Tadpoles might also spot some wildlife including desert bighorn sheep, osprey and great blue herons.