The colossal Hoover Dam is an iconic landmark of the United States and symbolizes power. The dam was completed between 1935 and 1936. Originally named Boulder Dam, it generates power for both public and private utilities in the states of Nevada, Arizona and California.
Hoover Dam is located on the border of the state of Nevada and the state of Arizona. Located in the Black Canyon of the Colorado River, the dam created Lake Mead, the largest reservoir in the United States by volume.
On September 30, 1935, a dedication ceremony through President Frankin Roosevelt in honor of the massive construction achievement involving thousands of workers and costing more than 100 lives. Through a joint resolution of Congress in 1947, the dam was renamed Hoover Dam, in honor of President Herbert Hoover, the President of the United States during the Great Depression.
The steep-sided cliffs carved by the Colorado River for billions of years resulted in the creation of the vast 446 kilometers long, 29 kilometers wide and with a depth of 6,093 feet Grand Canyons.
The Grand Canyon National Park is the 15th site in the United States to be named a National Park. It is second only to the Great Smoky Mountains National Parks in terms of visitors. In 1979, the park was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
The tourism area of the Hualapai Indian Reservation is known as the Grand Canyon West. There is an onsite Hop-On Hop-Off shuttle service for a self-guided tour of all points of interest at Grand Canyon West. There are live performances, scenic viewpoints, cultural activities, and more.
For thousands of years, Native Americans built settlements along the canyons and in the caves, acting as guardians of the land.
The Hualapai, or "People of the Tall Pines" is a tribal enterprise of a sovereign Indian nation. The tribe welcomes you to their natural paradise.
This is what you get for goofing off far too long in the ranch. Kidding! You have the honor to experience and explore their heritage and rich traditions and get to know the people of the Hualapai Nation.
The Hualapai Ranch is an interactive Native American settlement, you can watch a shootout, play cowboy games, or take a wagon ride.
Just behind me is the optional Skywalk. This breathtaking 10-foot wide, horseshoe-shaped glass bridge extends 70 feet out over the rim of the Grand Canyon, giving you a clear view 4,000 feet to the Canyon floor below. While waiting for my turn at the Skywalk, let me just straddle between this crack. Living dangerously.
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Get ready for a day trip to the Grand Canyon West Rim from Las Vegas. Discover the home of the Hualapai Nation, add an optional helicopter flight to the base, Skywalk experience, or Colorado River boat trip. Book through GetYourGuide
