Yesterday, we left the Grand Canyon region and headed for Las Vegas.  We stopped at Hoover Dam. We took US 40 and headed west.

Golden Canyons

and

More Mountains



and  Cactus!!

Finally, we started to see water -- Lake Mead

So we knew we were getting close to the Hoover Dam.

This is the new bridge they built after 9/11 to divert traffic from crossing the dam.  We went down and after an inspection of the camper and all of its' compartments, they let us actually cross the dam.

Hoover Dam is in Nevada and in Arizona.

Welcome to Nevada



We keep seeing wildlife signs but no wildlife.  This is the sign for the bighorn mountain sheep.

Here's our road

Boulder City

Finally, we arrived in Las Vegas.  Unfortunately, we couldn't hook up with our friend, Conrad and he won't be coming to Maryland this summer so we are very sad.  I really couldn't wait to get out of Vegas.  Nine years ago we were here and Bernie had a heart attack so I really wanted to leave so nothing bad could happen.  We stayed at the campground right next to Circus Circus (where we stayed 9 years ago).  Last time, the kids and I went to the Stratosphere where they had a roller coast around the top.  They have a new ride.  Don't know if I would go on that one.  See for yourself.

Tomorrow we head towards Salt Lake City.