In keeping with the theme of this blog I have been traveling a lot lately. A few weeks ago I was in North Carolina and Tennessee and I saw lots of mountains as well as the fall foliage. Last week I was in Nevada and I had the opportunity to see Hoover Dam. There is quite a contrast between the scenery in the southeast and the west.
The mountains in October (east):
Hoover Dam scenes in November (west):
Lake Mead
A little greenery…
View from Hoover Dam
Late afternoon
I didn’t know that Hoover Dam is in both Nevada and Arizona, and there is a time difference. You can see that I can walk fast (or slow depending on which time zone you follow).
Meg Travels 
You fairly get about! Lovely photos and very interesting about the time zones at the Hoover Dam, I didn’t know that. It must be quite a sight, that dam, I’ve only ever seen it in pictures and on TV but it looks very impressive.
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I’ve been on the go the past few weeks! Hoover Dam is definitely an impressive sight. :)
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Did you drive over the new HIGH bridge at the Hoover? Last we were there you could still drive over the Hoover itself and the bridge was just about to open.
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I did take a drive over that bridge and it was a little scary! The guard rails are fairly tall but you can see some of the dam – it’s amazing.
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I love the mountain photos (I’m partial to the east and anywhere with changing seasons). If I were ever able to have a cabin in the woods, it would definitely be atop a mountain, if for no other reason than to have autumn and winter views. :)
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That would be lovely to have a cabin and enjoy all the seasons! It was delightful to see the leaves changing colors… :)
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Much drier in the west. Nice photos, Meg.
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Thanks – it was really interesting to see the changes in landscape from different parts of the country!
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The constant vibration of the turbines underneath awed me . And the whole history brings tears.
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It has quite a history and building it was such an achievement!
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That’s a lot of travel recently Meg, it must have fab to see all those places.
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It was a wonderful experience and a challenge dealing with all those time zones!
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I love Hoover Dam and we’ve been talking about making another trip before too long. I did some reading up on the history of the building and it gives me a reason to return. My sister-in-law and family lived in Arizona and she worked across the Colorado River in Nevada. She lived and worked in two different time zones. I always thought that was hilarious for a fifteen minute commute! You’re right about very different color patterns and seasonal differences in the west. It’s predicted our SoCal temps will hit 90 degrees tomorrow…insanity!
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That must have been challenging to live and work in two different time zones! I must admit 90 degrees sounds good – it already feels like winter to me…
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I thought you just came back from England… Can’t keep up with your travels, Meg :)
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I can’t believe how many places I’ve been in the past few months either! The trip to England was in September – I’m still sorting through those pictures… :)
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I saw a dock on the Hoover Dam and the new bridge, I really want to visit, being in Aus is a small issue currently, but you never know. Great pics.
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I think you should definitely go there when you get the opportunity! Thank you – I saw some beautiful places. :)
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Beautiful post Meg and I did not know about the Hoover Dam either. Which way did ya go?
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I was mainly in Nevada but I took a quick walk to the Arizona side so I can say I was in two states!
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Arizona and Sedona are wonderful! I hiked in Sedona!
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I’d like to go to Sedona the next time I’m in Arizona!
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Yes it’s worth the trip especially to hike ! There is also the luxurious Enchantment Resort which is nestled in the Boynton Canyon. Its a wonder !
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It sounds wonderful and the views must be fantastic!
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Yes you should check it out Miss Traveler. It was truly enchanting!
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Amazing to see the Hoover Dam up close – I’ve only ever seen it from the air. Great shots Meg.
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Thank you Suzanne – it must have been really impressive from the air!
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Meg, your photos are exquisite, especially the first two. The Hoover Dam pics are interesting. I’ve been there, but only viewed it from the road, as we were just passing through on our way to Grand Canyon and Las Vegas, and were in a bit of a rush.
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Thank you! Hoover Dam was so interesting to visit and it sounds like you had a chance to see it as you passed through… :)
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After seeing a documentary about the building of the Hoover Dam we were hoping we’d have time to visit sadly not …but nice to see it through your eyes Meg the location and those time difference clocks !
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I’m so glad that you liked it – I thought Hoover Dam was an amazing place!
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Beautiful photos! Love the trees and the colours…I miss that already. We’ve had snow here for a few weeks now.
I’ve been to the Hoover Dam a couple of times and it is incredible to see. I haven’t been there since they put the new bridge in, though.
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Thank you – I really like the fall colors too. Hoover Dam is extremely impressive and so is the new bridge!
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Oh, that’s funny about the time zones. I much prefer the green of the east.
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I could walk to Arizona and be back in Nevada in a couple of minutes! I like the looks of the east better too… :)
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I haven’t seen Hoover Dam but I can attest to the Smokies being unbeatable in beauty and wildlife.
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I think that the Great Smoky Mountains are so pretty and I always look forward to visiting!
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Lovely shots, Meg :)
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Thanks Jo, I appreciate it!
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