Arizona is home to some of the country’s most stunning attractions, including the Grand Canyon, Sedona, Horseshoe Bend, and Hoover Dam. Tour Arizona for glimpses of these breathtaking state attractions and take in the epic views. Grand Canyon The Grand Canyon is the state’s most popular attraction, and it’s no surprise why. It sees millions […]
Arizona is accessible enough that you can plan an amazing day trip and hit several attractions as you tour this alluring state. Here are some favorite spots to tour on a day trip. Sedona Sedona’s popularity continues to grow–crowds flock to Sedona to tap into the energy of the Earth. Local Arizonians call this stunning […]
Arizona appeals to tourists because of its breathtaking views and hot temperatures. If you’re planning an Arizona tour, you want to know the best month to visit. Keep reading to discover what month is best and why. Arizona temperatures climb high in the summertime, and crowds tend to be larger. Typically spring and fall are […]
The Grand Canyon is Arizona’s most famous tourist attraction–it’s magnificent, beautiful, and a natural wonder that doesn’t disappoint. Keep in mind that there’s plenty to do and see as you tour Arizona. Grand Canyon Details The vast canyon stretches 277 miles from end to end. The canyon walls descend a mile into the canyon where […]
There is no entrance fee for the Hoover Dam, although you’ll have to buy a ticket if you want to go inside. There are a few different options for Hoover Dam tickets, each with its own price. The most basic option is the self-guided tour of the visitor center, which costs $10 and features narrated […]
Unfortunately, the road that runs across the top of the Hoover Dam is now closed to through-traffic, which means you can’t just drive over it anymore. However, if you’re just passing through the area and you’d like a glimpse of the nation’s most famous dam, you can get a pretty decent view as you cross […]
Despite being about 90 years old, the Hoover Dam is still generating plenty of electricity every year. There are 17 enormous turbines at the bottom of the dam – 9 on the Arizona side and 8 on the Nevada side – and together they generate about 4 billion kilowatt-hours of power every year. While that […]
The Hoover Dam is one of the most important engineering projects in American history, both because of what it does and because of what it represents. The initial purpose of the dam was very simple: it was designed to halt the flow of the Colorado River so the water could be distributed to farmers in […]
The water trapped behind the Hoover Dam is called Lake Mead, and it’s the largest man-made lake in the United States. Its deepest point is 532 feet at full capacity, although the water levels have been lower in recent years. Lake Mead is the largest reservoir in the US in terms of water capacity, holding […]
The Hoover Dam might look like nothing more than an enormous concrete wall, but the inside holds 17 powerful generators that generate about 4 billion kWh of electricity every year, supplying power to about 1.3 million people. This kind of energy is called hydroelectricity, and it’s the most frequently-used type of clean energy in the […]
