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Was there in 1991 when we got married in Vegas from Ohio. Your camera was very good when you said it was real dark inside, looked good to us. Thanks for the visit.
Sure do appreciate your taking us to see Hoover Dam, up close and personal. The green stone angels are beautiful. Such an interesting place. Thanks much!
Watching from the UK. This place fascinates me, the story of how it was built and the men who worked on it and the engineering behind it. I only recently became aware of how low the water is. Must be worrying for the people in the South West for both water and power.☹️
@@bassingbasics6621 I live in WI, and this is still worrying to me. It's worrying how ignorant people are in regards to the consequences for all of us. Canary in a coal mine... and the canary is almost feet up.
John m , In this video, he focused mostly on the structure of the dam and the big geographical features. What’s not shown too much are the beautiful Art Deco details. The dark-colored angel statues he showed are part of that, but there’s a lot of beautiful, small architectural touches that are just beautiful. It’s not only an amazing engineering feat, it’s also a work of art, imo.
A lot of it has to do with people refusing to get rid of grass and pools as well as water demanding crops in California 🤷♂️. Here in Phoenix, AZ they literally flood their yards daily to keep them green, so much wasted water. There are also golf courses everywhere 🙄.
Nice video. some years ago, I spoke with my wife's grandpa who worked on the Dam early on in the build, he was one of those that broke off rocks on the cliff sides while setting in a rope chair he didn't care for the particular job, but it was work that was needed. He passed away late 1990s
My Mom said that my Grandfather worked on the Dam as a crane operator. During that time when she was a small child they actually lived in Las Vegas. He worked for Morrison Knudson out of Boise Idaho but they owned a large Wheat farm in Montana and he would work for them during the off farming months. Thanks for the tour Russ!!
Thanks for sharing the excellent video views of Hoover Dam and Lake Mead. Yes, this year the water level has diminished to an unprecedented low. Hope it will be a good monsoon year later on in August.
43 years ago i was in that same spot guzzling a Michelob with my friends from Nellis Air Force base..the dam level was all the way up. And my can is at the bottom
I've wanted to explore Hoover Dam since I was 5 years old and now I'm 69. Better get out there before I'm gone. What time of day did you film? Looked like the perfect sun for photography. Thanks for this.
Visited the Dam in November 1999 when the Lake was relatively full. How everything has changed -- new bridge, visitor's center, security!! Thank you for the tour -- really enjoyed it. Be safe!!
I was at the Hoover Dam the end of March. It’s a very impressive place. As it turns out, my youngest son works on the dams and power lines out west. I started watching your videos because you go places he’s been. I have really enjoyed watching your videos because you leave us with a sense of being there ourselves. I thank you for that. By the way, the power lines that are tilted at the dam are also cranes for lifting equipment to fix the turbines.
" the power lines that are tilted at the dam are also cranes for lifting equipment ." THANKS so much for that info. Every time I drive by there I have wonderd why in the world those line are tilted and NOW I know!
this is the most important part of Nevada and everyone lives in this state, I prayed for more rains to fill out the lakes, it's okay, we need the flooding to save more water, Nevada is a desert, the most rain the better, lake Mead needs support from the Mississippi river, it's very important to build a pipe line that will feed the Colorado River All the way to Las Vegas, Now Vegas casinos need water at the Bellagio to do that fountain show, that show is good but the Bellagio needs to comply with federal authority,
moved to Tucson in 1982 with my niece and traveled to Nevada over the Dam. it is very interesting to see how different it is now. watching from Indiana
Another great travel video, Russ. From 1996-2005 I drove over Hoover Dam somewhere between 15-20 times when I was traveling in the West. Your video brings back some wonderful memories of times past for me. You shoot good video and are an awesome storyteller, Russ. Thank you for your efforts! Stay safe, my friend! Chet, Roanoke, Virginia
Thanks a lot! You saved me a lot of walking. I guess it's time I visited Hoover Dam again. The first time I visited was in 1957, when I took the tour of the power plant. The last time was in 1998, when I moved to Las Vegas. I took me 40+ years between the first and second visit. If I wait that long again, I won't be around to do it!
You have SO MANY beautiful ❤️ spots to visit where you live. People are happy to hire buses, I felt a bit yuk just from your views of good camera at the dam. Wow, the view straight down was making my feet tickle.
Thanks again for another great video. The last time I and my family were here was in 1984. We had a building lot at Lake Mead View Estates. We had a beautiful view of the lake back then. We were going to relocate but circumstances changed so we sold the lot. In retrospect I'm glad we did. Using Google Earth, the view of the lake has diminished due to buildings and landscaping blocking the view of a diminishing lake. Keep the great videos coming 🤠🤟
last time I was there was when the bridge was under construction. it's strange to see the water so low but when so much is consumed by the towns and cities, it's amazing there is any still left to be use.
The dam tour is definitely worth the price. Also, you can get spectacular views from the pedestrian bridge next to the interstate. There is a parking area up near the bridge for a short hike up to it.
My buddy works on Lake Mead , He’s a Diver and does repairs on The Dam He actually does work on Dams all over the SouthWest and is an instructor to work on Dam’s as well. He lives in Boulder City again now. We were roommates with a 3rd buddy of ours for awhile and then We stayed just over the hill into Vegas off The Wagon Wheel exits You’re still almost in BC being way out there but it’s actually about 11 miles from BC officially.
Thank you for taking us with you on your visit to the Hoover Dam. I drove over the dam several times when I lived in Vegas in the early 90’s. Memorial I love the changes that they made to the visitor center and the memorial plaza. When I left Vegas in ‘94 there was a small bathtub ring around the lake. It is unbelievable the hubris, of the National Park and the state governments the river supplies, to wait until the lake reaches such lows before they act. A new states pact should be done with the exclusion of California (the largest benefactor of Lake Mead water),as their state government just voted down any Desalination plants as the plants could harm some unknown sea animal/fish. 🇺🇸🇺🇦🇩🇪🇪🇸
Amazing dam, and piece of history. I watched the video twice, lol, once in the big screen. Those statues were interesting. The upkeep on it must cost a mint. Nice visitors center. Ty for sharing it it with us. 🙂👍
I remember seeing huge Cat Fish over by the spill way. I went down the elevator and did that tour very interesting and informative. Thank you for the video.
I don't recall the year, (circa-Late70's early 80's?) but I was lucky enough to be there the first time they ever (had) to open the floodgates. The sound and power of the water was both deafening and violent. Standing on the edge overlooking the rim you could feel the mist from the water spray in your face as it crashed onto the Arizona side of the Colorado River below. They had a tour to explore the Turbines encased deep within the bottom of the massive structure, requiring an elevator ride deep into the dark bowels of one of the greatest engineering feats of all time. Thanks for the memories Russ. God bless America!
Yay! Sad to see the water so low. Haven't been there in 3 years. Low then. The Dam Tour is worth it if you get the chance. Thank you Russ!!! Safe travels. Feed the fish at the Marina. Always fun!!!
Great camera work thanks s. And thanks for taking us with you went there in 2004 or so and remember the walls dripping water always thought it was different thanks for the memories
@Andrea Wylie isn't that the way it always works out. Blink your eyes and miss something major. I think the only hope for that reservoir is some very strict water restrictions for the entire Southwest.
I often wonder..... considering the ever increasing demand for water and power, can the Colorado river system keep up with the demand even in the best of times?
Every time a relative visited us in Vegas we would have to make a trip to Hoover dam. It is fun for a couple of times but not so much now. I live 900 miles from there now so no issue. Great video.
Just watched a couple of your blogs and I’m saying that you did a fantastic job. The quality was good and so was the lighting on the camera on the indoors. You do produce a enjoyable, watchable Blog, And narration is good to.
Impressive visit and video. Water behind the dam is very, very low. I wonder in the dam’s hey day how many trillions of gallons of water passed though those turbines. Russ, your travel by foot was “too cool for school.” Thanks for taking your viewers along on your visit.
the hard-hat tour is worth the cost and the wait, they take you deep down into the dam tunnels and let you walk through the powerhouse and touch the running generators, which get pretty warm and you do feel a strange tingling sensation when you are close to them.
June of 83 would last time the spillway was used cause I was there I live in Virginia I was 12 elf and our family took a vacation out to Hoover dam in Las Vegas and I remember the spill away was active
Boy have they made improvements to the place! We took the tour back in the early 70's, when we'd go fishing and camping at the old Willow Beach. Sure looks neat, they've done a beautiful job the Visitors Center and all.
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Hey ,Hey, It's RVerTV Russ, thanks for taking to see Hoover Dam today,Russ my freind. 👍
Thanks for coming
Thank you good trip
Hoover Dam is amazing! When you were inside and you kept saying it was dark, I could see just fine. Thanks for taking us along Russ.
Was there in 1991 when we got married in Vegas from Ohio. Your camera was very good when you said it was real dark inside, looked good to us. Thanks for the visit.
Great video. What an amazing man made wonder of the world.
Thanks.
Thanks Russ. Hoover Dam is so enormous. One of these I hope to see it.
🙋Hello Russ! This visitor center was nice. Your camera did well, I could see everything fine. Beautiful blue skies. Beautiful blue water.
It is a marvel. And worth seeing.
Thanks Russ! I haven’t been to Hoover Dam since the early 90’s. A lot has changed. Stay safe!
Dad took me over the dam when I was a kid. Thanks for reviving the memories.
Amazing place.
Happy Trails , United States America , Russ , RVerTV Fans . Russ - Your Videos - Impressive / RVerTV BEST TV ON TH-cam. Thank you Russ.
I toured the dam 1980 drove across it again in 1982. I remember watching on the news water going through the overflow tunnels . Thanks for this video.
Sure do appreciate your taking us to see Hoover Dam, up close and personal. The green stone angels are beautiful. Such an interesting place. Thanks much!
Yes they are!
Thanks for the tour Russ. I haven't been to the dam in over 30 years!
Great video 👍👍🎶😳🤗. Dams are truly amazing......figuring it out.....putting it together. Beautiful day! Thank you.
Watching from the UK. This place fascinates me, the story of how it was built and the men who worked on it and the engineering behind it. I only recently became aware of how low the water is. Must be worrying for the people in the South West for both water and power.☹️
I mean as long as you don’t live in Vegas or Nevada it’s not too much of a worry 😂
@@bassingbasics6621 I live in WI, and this is still worrying to me. It's worrying how ignorant people are in regards to the consequences for all of us. Canary in a coal mine... and the canary is almost feet up.
John m , In this video, he focused mostly on the structure of the dam and the big geographical features. What’s not shown too much are the beautiful Art Deco details. The dark-colored angel statues he showed are part of that, but there’s a lot of beautiful, small architectural touches that are just beautiful. It’s not only an amazing engineering feat, it’s also a work of art, imo.
@@sharonmorine5407 that’s very interesting thank you for enlightening me!!
A lot of it has to do with people refusing to get rid of grass and pools as well as water demanding crops in California 🤷♂️. Here in Phoenix, AZ they literally flood their yards daily to keep them green, so much wasted water. There are also golf courses everywhere 🙄.
Great job with the tour of the dam👍.
Definitely a thumbs up 👍
Nice video. some years ago, I spoke with my wife's grandpa who worked on the Dam early on in the build, he was one of those that broke off rocks on the cliff sides while setting in a rope chair he didn't care for the particular job, but it was work that was needed. He passed away late 1990s
Excellent video of a amazing American icon. Thank you Russ.
My Mom said that my Grandfather worked on the Dam as a crane operator. During that time when she was a small child they actually lived in Las Vegas. He worked for Morrison Knudson out of Boise Idaho but they owned a large Wheat farm in Montana and he would work for them during the off farming months. Thanks for the tour Russ!!
Sounds like your Grandfather was a hard working man !!
@@krisg3984 thanks he was, and he ran a large Wheat farm in Montana also!!
Thanks for sharing the excellent video views of Hoover Dam and Lake Mead. Yes, this year the water level has diminished to an unprecedented low. Hope it will be a good monsoon year later on in August.
43 years ago i was in that same spot guzzling a Michelob with my friends from Nellis Air Force base..the dam level was all the way up. And my can is at the bottom
Was there in Dec. 1987 and water was right at the level of spillway.
Vielen Dank für dieses schöne Video. Irgendwann muss ich dort auch hin fahren und mir das ansehen. Viele Grüße aus Deutschland Robert
Thanks to President Hoover. God Bless America
Thanks for taking us along Russ. We visited Hoover Dam in July 2019, the lake level is much lower now than then.
Fun video, thanks Russ. That crossing back and forth over State lines cracked me up.
Thanks for watching
Been out to Hoover dam a few times and it still amazes me. A real eye opener. Thanks for a tour today Russ. 🇦🇺🇦🇺
You are very welcome
@@rvertv On the Hard Hat Tour, they show you where part of "The Fugitive" movie was filmed inside the dam. Very Cool!!
@@rvertv about how deep is that water there?
I work in the security department, good video 😁👍
Thx a lot !. So much great memories from 30y ago!
I've wanted to explore Hoover Dam since I was 5 years old and now I'm 69. Better get out there before I'm gone. What time of day did you film? Looked like the perfect sun for photography. Thanks for this.
Thank's for the tour Russ
Take care
Thanks for the tour Russ my first time there thanksBud!!😄😄
Visited the Dam in November 1999 when the Lake was relatively full. How everything has changed -- new bridge, visitor's center, security!! Thank you for the tour -- really enjoyed it. Be safe!!
I was at Hoover Dam in the late 80's .. It was full then .. Now a family of beavers can give it a go.
Don’t know what you did to your camera, but the views are much improved. More vibrant. Thanks
A very beautiful trip and interesting and wonderful photography, and it encouraged me to visit these places in the near future.
Thank you very much.
I was at the Hoover Dam the end of March. It’s a very impressive place. As it turns out, my youngest son works on the dams and power lines out west. I started watching your videos because you go places he’s been. I have really enjoyed watching your videos because you leave us with a sense of being there ourselves. I thank you for that.
By the way, the power lines that are tilted at the dam are also cranes for lifting equipment to fix the turbines.
" the power lines that are tilted at the dam are also cranes for lifting equipment ." THANKS so much for that info. Every time I drive by there I have wonderd why in the world those line are tilted and NOW I know!
Yes, thanks for that, I always thought something was wrong with that
this is the most important part of Nevada and everyone lives in this state, I prayed for more rains to fill out the lakes, it's okay, we need the flooding to save more water, Nevada is a desert, the most rain the better, lake Mead needs support from the Mississippi river, it's very important to build a pipe line that will feed the Colorado River All the way to Las Vegas, Now Vegas casinos need water at the Bellagio to do that fountain show, that show is good but the Bellagio needs to comply with federal authority,
Hey Russ!!! "ONE FOOT IN ARIZONA THE OTHER IN NEVADA"!!!
I did that, and the "Four Corners" bit too!!
moved to Tucson in 1982 with my niece and traveled to Nevada over the Dam. it is very interesting to see how different it is now. watching from Indiana
Another great travel video, Russ. From 1996-2005 I drove over Hoover Dam somewhere between 15-20 times when I was traveling in the West. Your video brings back some wonderful memories of times past for me. You shoot good video and are an awesome storyteller, Russ. Thank you for your efforts! Stay safe, my friend! Chet, Roanoke, Virginia
Thank you for this video! It was fantastic! 👍🏼😃
Lived in Vegas in 1980. Toured dam then and yes drove across to hit I40 to return to East. Awesome then as now.
Thanks a lot! You saved me a lot of walking. I guess it's time I visited Hoover Dam again. The first time I visited was in 1957, when I took the tour of the power plant. The last time was in 1998, when I moved to Las Vegas. I took me 40+ years between the first and second visit. If I wait that long again, I won't be around to do it!
1957, wow! I bet not much was out there back then. Not the tourist trap it is nowadays.
You have SO MANY beautiful ❤️ spots to visit where you live. People are happy to hire buses, I felt a bit yuk just from your views of good camera at the dam. Wow, the view straight down was making my feet tickle.
Great video Russ amazing engineering
Thanks 👍
Great Video, thanks Russ , be well
Thanks for Sharing!
My pleasure!
Thanks again for another great video. The last time I and my family were here was in 1984. We had a building lot at Lake Mead View Estates. We had a beautiful view of the lake back then. We were going to relocate but circumstances changed so we sold the lot. In retrospect I'm glad we did. Using Google Earth, the view of the lake has diminished due to buildings and landscaping blocking the view of a diminishing lake. Keep the great videos coming 🤠🤟
last time I was there was when the bridge was under construction. it's strange to see the water so low but when so much is consumed by the towns and cities, it's amazing there is any still left to be use.
The dam tour is definitely worth the price. Also, you can get spectacular views from the pedestrian bridge next to the interstate. There is a parking area up near the bridge for a short hike up to it.
My buddy works on Lake Mead , He’s a Diver and does repairs on The Dam
He actually does work on Dams all over the SouthWest and is an instructor to work on Dam’s as well.
He lives in Boulder City again now.
We were roommates with a 3rd buddy of ours for awhile and then We stayed just over the hill into Vegas off The Wagon Wheel exits
You’re still almost in BC being way out there but it’s actually about 11 miles from BC officially.
Well you got your exercise in that day😁 great views Mr. Russ👍🤠🌴🇺🇸
Thank you for taking us with you on your visit to the Hoover Dam. I drove over the dam several times when I lived in Vegas in the early 90’s. Memorial I love the changes that they made to the visitor center and the memorial plaza. When I left Vegas in ‘94 there was a small bathtub ring around the lake. It is unbelievable the hubris, of the National Park and the state governments the river supplies, to wait until the lake reaches such lows before they act.
A new states pact should be done with the exclusion of California (the largest benefactor of Lake Mead water),as their state government just voted down any Desalination plants as the plants could harm some unknown sea animal/fish. 🇺🇸🇺🇦🇩🇪🇪🇸
Great video. I have been out there a couple of times but your video shows more than we have seen in our trips. It is a engineering marvel.
My family took vacations on Lake Mead every year while I was growing up. My dad bought property at Meadview, Az.
Amazing dam, and piece of history. I watched the video twice, lol, once in the big screen. Those statues were interesting. The upkeep on it must cost a mint. Nice visitors center. Ty for sharing it it with us. 🙂👍
Very cool
I remember seeing huge Cat Fish over by the spill way. I went down the elevator and did that tour very interesting and informative. Thank you for the video.
So cool! We just did that exact same thing. The tours had opened up just 2 days before.
Great video and the camera must have impressed you when you played it back never too dark or light. Really enjoyed the commentary too. Thanks ✌️
Thank you for this tour..What an engineering wonder!! Incredible.
It really is!
Thanks for the tour
I don't recall the year, (circa-Late70's early 80's?) but I was lucky enough to be there the first time they ever (had) to open the floodgates. The sound and power of the water was both deafening and violent. Standing on the edge overlooking the rim you could feel the mist from the water spray in your face as it crashed onto the Arizona side of the Colorado River below. They had a tour to explore the Turbines encased deep within the bottom of the massive structure, requiring an elevator ride deep into the dark bowels of one of the greatest engineering feats of all time.
Thanks for the memories Russ.
God bless America!
Great video! Thank you! Scared of heights. Even your video was scary. 😯
Thanks for watching
Lol, I have become afraid of heights to in my old age. I was kind of nervous watching it also.
Yay! Sad to see the water so low. Haven't been there in 3 years. Low then. The Dam Tour is worth it if you get the chance. Thank you Russ!!! Safe travels. Feed the fish at the Marina. Always fun!!!
Will do!
My wife and I enjoy your Chanel. On a personal note, your dialect sounds just like my cousin- from St. Louis.
Thanks Russ! Yet another place I want to see...
I'm new to your channel and just love it. You seem to have a way of reading my mind on what to do in the moment. Appreciate it
Great video my friend!!! Greetings from Argentina
Thanks for sharing Russ!!! 👍😁
Thanks for the tour, looks like the southwest needs to learn to cut back on water consumption 👍👍😎😎😎
Amazing video.... Thank you...🙏🙏
Great camera work thanks s. And thanks for taking us with you went there in 2004 or so and remember the walls dripping water always thought it was different thanks for the memories
Russ, thanks for doing the walking for us, great tour.
I remember being there in 89 and it was really full. Shocking to see that much of those intake towers exposed. Safe travels Russ,
My first time there was early 89 and it was so full and beautiful. Sad to see it so low 😢
@Andrea Wylie isn't that the way it always works out. Blink your eyes and miss something major. I think the only hope for that reservoir is some very strict water restrictions for the entire Southwest.
I have been there meany times and when I was younger I’m 33 now the water was still spilling over that spill way crazy
I often wonder..... considering the ever increasing demand for water and power, can the Colorado river system keep up with the demand even in the best of times?
The dam tour is worth it. You can ask any dam questions and take all the dam pictures you want! No fishing though, so you don't need any dam bait.
Wow!! Great video! Thank you.
Every time a relative visited us in Vegas we would have to make a trip to Hoover dam. It is fun for a couple of times but not so much now. I live 900 miles from there now so no issue. Great video.
Just watched a couple of your blogs and I’m saying that you did a fantastic job. The quality was good and so was the lighting on the camera on the indoors. You do produce a enjoyable, watchable Blog, And narration is good to.
On our honeymoon in 1983 it was pouring in that spillway 😊
Great ride along!👍👍👌✌. Scary future!
Impressive visit and video. Water behind the dam is very, very low. I wonder in the dam’s hey day how many trillions of gallons of water passed though those turbines. Russ, your travel by foot was “too cool for school.” Thanks for taking your viewers along on your visit.
Every time you say it is too dark, it videos just fine!!!
Overall, the lighting wasn’t bad inside. This is really impressive!
How in the world has the Colorado river Going dry I never thought I would see it I’m glad I got the memories
This was a awesome video it's been years since I been there
Great video of the dam! It was the next best thing to being there!
Wow! Didn't know it is so expensive. Truly amazing! Sad that the water level is so low. Thanks for the tour. 😊
That gave me butterflies in my stomach looking down into the deep part of the dam.
Wow, thanks for taking me here, would probably not go here,,so now I know what it looks like,,amazing history and a technological miracle!
Sou aqui do Brasil e morava em las Vegas em 1983 quando ela ficou completamente cheia tenho dezenas de fotos ótimas lembranças
the hard-hat tour is worth the cost and the wait, they take you deep down into the dam tunnels and let you walk through the powerhouse and touch the running generators, which get pretty warm and you do feel a strange tingling sensation when you are close to them.
I agree. I took the Hard Hat Tour in 2000.
Good Video Russ!
Thanks!
Very good video, I enjoyed it.
Howdy Russ 👍
June of 83 would last time the spillway was used cause I was there I live in Virginia I was 12 elf and our family took a vacation out to Hoover dam in Las Vegas and I remember the spill away was active
Boy have they made improvements to the place!
We took the tour back in the early 70's, when we'd go fishing and camping at the old Willow Beach.
Sure looks neat, they've done a beautiful job the Visitors Center and all.