The marvel of the Hoover Dam is something that Daniel and I had not experienced until our most recent trip to Las Vegas. We decided to make a quick detour to the iconic Hoover Dam on our way home.

Sitting about 35 miles southeast of Las Vegas, the Hoover Dam spans the Colorado ... by a terrazzo floor with a celestial map noting the dam's dedication date: Sept. 30, 1935.

What is the best way to visit the Hoover Dam? Take the back entrance. The Historic Railroad Tunnel Trail is more than just a ...