Grand Canyon/Hoover Dam by Helicopter

Close up of the massive Hoover Dam

I have been to Vegas many times as the Fitness Circuit i was on for over a decade always ended their season on the west side of the USA. So to take advantage of my location  i decided to tour the dam and canyon by helicopter, i wasn't disappointed so highly recommend it to anyone if you get a chance to do so. I was picked up at my hotel and taken to the airport where before my journey started i had to get weighed to keep the load level right inside the chopper, so

as luck would have it i got to sit in the front with a very knowledgeable pilot who gave me this info that I'm passing on to you, my fellow travelers.  A)  it is 25 miles northwest of Vegas to the Hoover Dam and originally called Boulder Dam, then named after President Herbert Hoover  B) it was built in the 1930's (1931-1936)  and even from the sky it is the most concrete you will ever see in one place, how much you ask? enough to build a two lane highway from San Francisco to New York City.  C) It was constructed during the Great Depression so no shortage of workers

and to put an end to the myth that some were entombed in the cement not true, but unfortunately over 100 did die from the heat, carbon

monoxide poisoning in the tunnels, falls etc  D) the Grand Canyon it is one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World and it was formed by the Colorado River millions of years ago through erosion up to today's configuration ( 29km wide (18 miles) and 446 kms long (277 miles).    KeyTip;  when booking the tour look for an operator who lands in the canyon ( a special agreement is needed with the local Indian tribe as its consider sacred ground) and once walking around you will be in awe of Mother Nature as then you realize just how large the Grand Canyon is, that's when you know its one of those "special" places in the world.

On the floor

More of the Hoover Dam

Even in black and white  it shows the awesomeness of the Grand Canyon