Day 40: Thursday, May 22nd
Where we divide and go separate ways
Zion to Las Vegas, NV via Hoover Dam
Distance: 155 miles; Time: 2:20
Route Taken: Hwy 9 south to I-15 south into Nevada. Detour onto hwy 95/93 south to Boulder City, NV. Look for the signs for Hoover Dam. Then retrace our path back north to Las Vegas Blvd. and The Palazzo.
From here our group split into two groups. Mike, Adam and I drove to Las Vegas, NV., where as Mom, Dad, and Natalie took the RV and headed toward Green River, UT along I-70. Once we have reunited in a few days, I'll post their pictures. Until then, I'll post pictures of our trip to Las Vegas and surrounding area.
The drive south on I-15 from UT into NV was interesting. The interstate cut a path right through the mountains.
Still following the Virgin River as it cut its path through the mountains to join the Colorado River at Lake Mead and then through Hoover Dam.
I couldn't believe the crowd at Hoover Dam. We found the parking garage just about full, having to park on the top floor. Lots of tour groups were gathered at the gift shop and food court.
We tried to get tickets for the whole tour, but the wait was 3 hours long. So, instead we took the 1/2 hour power plant tour, which was still very interesting.
Had to hang onto our hats here. The wind was blowing hard.
The bypass.
My favorite guys.
A view of Lake Mead sitting about 70 ft. below normal levels.
Our view from the Palazzo from our room on the 40th floor.
Lots of folks milling around the pools this evening.
Special dinner extravaganza going on below. Tickets only for $105.00.
We opted to walk around the Grand Canal shops and buy a cannoli from Carlos Bakery.
Yummy.
We opted to walk around the Grand Canal shops and buy a cannoli from Carlos Bakery.
Yummy.
Beautiful fountains.
Beautiful sunset.
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