08/30/2026
There’s nothing quite like seeing Hoover Dam from the Colorado River. 🌊⚡
Rising 726 feet above its foundation, Hoover Dam was built during the Great Depression, with construction beginning in 1931 and the massive project completed ahead of schedule in the 1930s. More than 4.4 million cubic yards of concrete went into the dam and its associated structures, creating Lake Mead and forever changing the Colorado River. (National Park Service)
🏜️ Want to see the base of Hoover Dam by jet ski? The stretch of Black Canyon between Willow Beach and Hoover Dam has special seasonal rules. Personal watercraft are permitted Tuesday through Saturday during the summer boating season, from Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day weekend. Jet skis are prohibited in this section every Sunday and Monday year-round, and are also prohibited Tuesday–Saturday outside the summer season. (National Park Service)
It’s one of the most unique rides in the Southwest — towering canyon walls, crystal-clear Colorado River water, and an up-close view of one of America’s greatest engineering achievements.
📍 Hoover Dam • Black Canyon • Colorado River
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