Hoover Dam and Lake Mead Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour

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Sted: Las Vegas

Varighed: fra 2 timer til 4 timer

Sprog: English

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Dig into the wild west history of Las Vegas
Get great views of the incredible Hoover Dam
Uncover billions of years of geologic history at Lake Mead
Find out how ancient tribes survived such a harsh landscape

Beskrivelse

Behold the mighty Colorado River and follow the struggles to channel its raging power. Then, meet the figures behind the Hoover Dam project, including the imposing Frank "Hurry Up" Crowe and the consortium called the Six Companies.

The next stop is Boulder City, a federally-funded city, established for the Hoover Dam construction. Hear about the rugged and harsh conditions in which its workers lived. As the dam draws near, opt for a stop at the Boulder Dam Bridge Overlook for a breathtaking view of the Hoover Dam. Then, you can either drive across the dam or park and walk along its impressive rim!

Bring to life explorers like John Wesley Powell, who bravely explored the uncharted portions of the Colorado River. Uncover how Lake Mead’s namesake Elwood Mead went against the grain pushing for revolutionary water management practices. See the Hamblin-Cleopatra Volcano and discover how it broke into three pieces, and learn about the animals that call this area home, including tarantulas and Gila Monsters.

Then, enter Valley of Fire State Park and witness the stunningly red rock formations that make this landscape famous. Your tour concludes here.

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Vigtig information

Know in advance:

This bundle contains two tours: Vegas to the Hoover Dam and Lake Mead
This is a self-guided tour; no guide will accompany you. The Action Tour Guide app functions as a guide, an audio tour, and a map all in one
After booking the tour, search your email for the phrase "Set up your self-guided tour now." Follow these instructions immediately to finish setting up the tour while you have Wi-Fi/data. Do not wait until you are onsite
Purchase per car, not per person
Works perfectly without cellular or Wi-Fi with offline maps
The audio stories play on their own based on your location. You can start anytime and pause anywhere
This tour is valid for an entire year - from the moment of booking. You can use it multiple times over multiple trips

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