Hoover Dam and Vegas

September 30, 2024

On the way home from our Lake Mead weekend, we decided to turn the return trip into an adventure of its own. First stop: the Hoover Dam. Even though we’ve been before, it’s still an impressive sight — massive, iconic, and a little dizzying when you’re standing at the top looking straight down. Rieke was fascinated by both the scale and the story behind it, and we took a guided tour inside to see the tunnels, generators, and the engineering marvel that holds back Lake Mead. She kept saying it felt like something out of a movie.

From there, we made a quick detour into Las Vegas for the full glitz-and-glamour drive down the Strip. We didn’t stay long, but we cruised past the neon lights, pointing out all the over-the-top themed hotels. We stopped at Excalibur and Luxor to snap a few photos — castles and pyramids right in the middle of the desert. It was the perfect mix of history and spectacle, and a great way to end an already unforgettable trip.