The Hoover Dam

Day 8 Last Day

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February 25th 2011
Well Sadly it was our last day :O( so rather than sitting feeding the machines all day we headed off to the Hoover Dam. The dam is amazing, and is a must see. It was designed with simply pencil & paper. It was a seven year project that came in two years ahead of schedule & under budget. Like that would happen today! The water levels have dramatically dropped and are 160' below where they should be ... read more

North America » United States » Nevada » Las Vegas

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Britain's American colonies broke with the mother country in 1776 and were recognized as the new nation of the United States of America following the Treaty of Paris in 1783. During the 19th and 20th centuries, 37 new states were added to the origina... ... read more