Just got back from Las Vegas earlier today. Some pictures for
your consideration:
On the way to Hoover Dam:
The water intake towers on the Nevada side of the dam:
Lake Mead, viewed from the top of the dam. Note the drastic drop
in the water level of the lake in recent years:
A view of the hydroelectric power station at the foot of the
dam:
The face of the dam itself. Yes, it's one heckuva drop from the
top:
The Colorado River leading away from the foot of the dam. The
bridge under construction is intended to ease the flow of traffic
going over the top of the dam:
More pictures to follow...
