Hoover Dam

Hoover Dam - June 30

We avoided the dam traffic.

More dam humor

Because Dad had to keep his eyes on the road (what?) while we drove over the new 93 bridge, he didn't get to see the Hoover Dam.  We went by too quickly for me see anything. In other words, no pictures to look at. I decided that coming back to the dam was something I definitely wanted to do while in Vegas. We had thought about stopping in the Newell at the casino just down the road, unhooking the Jeep, and driving, but as I have said earlier, we are just too big of a rig.

On Saturday morning, we decided this was the day, and I began looking for a breakfast place. Would you believe there is not one Waffle House in Vegas or even near by? So I tapped around on the iPad for a while and discovered this place, "The Coffe Cup."  It had great reviews from customers, and was also featured on a televison show - Diners, Drive-Ins, and Dives with Guy Fieri on the Food Network. Looks great, and is in Bolder  City, just a few miles north of the Hoover Dam. Well, I earn a Gold Star for our breakfast/lunch choice. What a delicious place with a very southern Cali vibe, including pictures, surfboards, and other fun things hanging on the walls. While we were waiting outside to be seated, there was mist spraying to keep people cool. Well, for some reason, it was uncomfortable...almost like the drops of water were so fine and evaporated so quickly that it stung a little. Finally, I wiped my arm and to my surprise Dad looks up and goes, "Do you feel that? I thought I was having a heart attack and this was the end!" HA HA HA!!!! Had a tasty and big breakfast there before heading over to the dam.

Delicious breakfast!

At about 11:30 AM, the Hoover Dam had a short security line  which hardly slowed us down. This road is the old 93 that was used until  the new arch bridge was completed about two years ago. We drove down the curving roads and the across the Hoover Dam!....How awesome. The parking people must have been been on our side at the dam (unlike in Vegas), and we found a spot in the first little lot, bypassing the $7 lot. It was HOT HOT HOT as we walked over the dam, stood on the state line (2 states at once - A Walk to Remember movie reference!), and took pictures. What a structure! There was not a leak in the dam, and the water on the upstream side was probably about 75-100 feet below full stage. We took many pictures, and I even used the bathroom at the Hoover Dam. It felt like I stepped back into the 1970's. We decided against the dam tour (ha ha) and went back to the Jeep. We started back on the old 93, stopping to walk across the new arch bridge which is actually higher than the Hoover Dam itself and offers a spectacular view. The bridge is 880 feet above the water level. WOW! The walkway to the bridge and the bridge itself spared no expense and was an enjoyable walk. After that, we had plenty of sun, came back to the LVM and spent the rest of the day relaxing, going to the fitness room, and finding a place for dinner.

The road looked like it was going straight into the water

Hoover Dam - obviously.

There is the water line of where the water normaly is.

State line on top of the Hoover Dam

On top of the Hoover Dam

The view of the Hoover Dam from the arch bridge.

The arch bridge from the Hoover Dam

On top of the arch bridge

Although Sammy's Woodfired Pizza is a small West Coast chain, it was the best pizza I think I've had in years!!! We had a BBQ pizza, with whole wheat crust. The perfect amount of cheese, onions, and cilantro. Maybe we'll go back again!!! I would vote yes, please! 

Wonderful dinner.

Our next few days are on the road again - looking forward to safe travels!!!