Our small family followed the herd. We drove past the dam to a viewing area of the Colorado River and valley. We've zoomed on by it several times, and finally made it a destination. The deep blue of the river through the rugged landscape was worth the short trip. We then took the u-turn to the Hoover Dam Bridge. The line to drive through security, one at a time, was indeed tedious, but well worth the time. We walked the bridge for the view of the dam and lake. We walked from that parking area to the dam and tour/museum buildings.
Another day, we drove to Red Rock Canyon, it also seemed to be a popular idea. The weather was perfect and the setting always is! We stopped to hike Lost Creek again. With sunset about 4:30, we made it a short hike to get home before dark. Lost Creek is about half way around on the 13 mile, one way scenic drive through the park. It's 2 lane and usually moves right along. This evening it came to a complete stop, only the helicopters were making progress. Folks were walking around visiting, checking their phones to determine the problem. It seems a hiker broke his ankle and was Care Flighted out of the area. The snaking line of headlights finally began creeping toward Vegas. Two things about the experience: With technology, we had the full story while stuck in the middle of it; That it was necessary to stop all traffic for a broken ankle!
The remainder of Kyle's visit was spent just being together. We got to share our new home and some of the not-so-touristy places in Las Vegas. He had never been to Trader Joe's or Famous Dave's, so those were must stops.
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