rev:text
| - If you're bothering to read this, you already know this is a jaw-dropping feat of engineering, so I won't go on and on.
We drove in from Las Vegas in the morning, and by 11 it was already 115 degrees. Don't let that scare you, though, because we walked around, inside and outside, for more than 3 hours and felt fine. Drink water, wear a hat.
Do get there early. Even getting there late morning pushed us into a noon tour. When we left, traffic was backed up for miles. Avoid this if at all possible, at least until the new bridge (looks gorgeous, BTW, and ahead of schedule!) opens.
We took the geek (sorry, the $30 yellow-hat) tour. I'm not an engineer, but I thought it was totally worth it to see the behind-the-scenes stuff, including tunnels and the views from the giant vents on the face of the dam.
Don't ignore the videos and exhibits. They really help you understand what you're seeing. Even the diorama in the old building across the street is worthwhile.
Kudos to the amazing docents. These guys, without being asked, gave us advice on what we had time to see until our tour started. They're funny without being schlocky and, apart from too many bad puns ("Enjoy your dam tour!") are a font of information.
|