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Hoover Dam, Lake Mead and a Stunning Rail Trail

Post author:Colleen
Post published:May 4, 2024
Post category:Adventure National Parks Travel Tips Videos
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We spent a week in Boulder City, NV; the town was made for the workers that built the Hoover Dam. Boulder City does not have any casinos by design! Boulder City was our base for exploring Lake Mead and Hoover Dam.In this video we explore Hoover Dam, Lake Mead and ride a stunning rail trail to Hoover Dam! Hoover Dam impounds Lake Mead and is located near Boulder City, Nevada, a municipality originally constructed for workers on the construction project, about 30 mi south-east of Las Vegas, Nevada. The dam's generators provide power for public and private utilities in Nevada,…

The Grand Canyon 2 Ways! Raft 277 miles & Hike Rim to Rim!

Post author:Colleen
Post published:December 17, 2023
Post category:Adventure National Parks Videos

In this video we explore the stunning Grand Canyon by rafting 277 miles of the Colorado River and Hike 24 miles from Rim to Rim; we also explore the North Rim by Horseback!We experienced the canyon on an 8 day raft trip that covered the Colorado River through the Grand Canyon for 277 miles! Sleeping under the stars, a life changing adventure!Next we show our 24 mile Rim to Rim Hike from the North Rim to the South Rim! Descending approx. 7,000’ and ascending 6000’ over 4 days. An amazing challenge….This video will show you the canyon from all vantage…

Dinosaurs, Goblins, Mars & AirTags!

Post author:Colleen
Post published:October 29, 2023
Post category:Adventure Campground Reviews National Parks State Parks Videos

Before we left Moab we had one last stop, the Mill Canyon Fossil and Historical Area just 15 miles north. This area on BLM land has dinosaur bones imbedded in rock that was once an ocean. It was amazing to stroll along this area.Next we headed to Hanksville, where the AirTags come in! To be explained in the video!Our next stop was Goblin Valley State Park. This is an amazing place with rock formations that truly resemble “goblins”!Another unearthly area, Bentonite Hills, a place that we have wanted to find this area it a very close representation of Mars! There…

Moab’s Best Kept Secrets: 5 Unforgettable Offbeat Adventures and a Breathtaking Eclipse!

Post author:Colleen
Post published:October 21, 2023
Post category:Adventure Drone Hiking National Parks Videos

In this video we continue exploring Moab, UT and experience the Annular Eclipse!Our 1st stop is Arches National Park during the day and evening for some night photography!We then head into Canyonlands National Park to hike the Murphy Trail that leads to Murphy Point Overlook…a spectacular hike and view! Now one of our favorites!Our next adventure is the La Sal Mountain Loop Road, a 60 mile loop into the La Sal Mountains to Castle Valley ending along the Colorado River. This road had some great fall colors and is a must when in Moab.Next we hike Fisher Towers…a 5.2 mile…

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