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02/17/2011 by Editor

O’Callaghan – Tillman Bridge at Hoover Dam

New bridge near Hoover Dam

This was sent to me by a friend. Truly a fantastic photo of the bridge construction.  The completed bridge has become just as big a tourist attraction as the dam, well almost.  The bridge has its own parking lot and viewpoint and provides photo ops of Hoover Dam never-before available to the average person until […]

Filed Under: Hoover Dam Bridge Tagged With: Historic Railroad Trail, Hoover Dam, Hoover Dam Bridge, O'callaghan-Tillman Bridge

01/19/2011 by Editor

Hike to Liberty Bell Arch

On January 17th, 2011 some good friends and I went on a hike to the Liberty Bell Arch on the Arizona side of the Colorado River below Hoover Dam.  The 2.5 mile hike route provided several views of the new O’Callaghan – Tillman Memorial Bridge located upstream about 3 – miles.  The Bridge was also […]

Filed Under: hiking, Hoover Dam Bridge Tagged With: Historic Railroad Trail, Hoover Dam, Liberty Bell Arch, O'callaghan-Tillman Bridge

05/25/2010 by Editor

Viva Bike Vegas to Ride O’Callaghan-Tillman Bridge at Hoover Dam

May 25, 2010 – It has just been announced that the RTC sponsored Viva Bike Vegas Century Ride will include a ride over the new O’Callaghan – Tillman Bridge at Hoover Dam on Oct. 9th, 2010.  You will find more information about route, costs, and sign up at the link provided below. http://rtcsnv.com/vivabikevegas/route.cfm

Filed Under: bikes, Biking, Cycling, cyclists, Hoover Dam Bridge Tagged With: Hoover Dam Bridge bike ride, O'callaghan-Tillman Bridge, Viva Bike Vegas

11/06/2009 by Editor

Hoover Dam Connecting Trail – Historic Railroad Trail

        Nov. 6, 2009 –  I ran across these old photos of the building of the connecting trail from the Historic Railroad down to the Hoover Dam Visitor center parking garage.  This was probably one of the most expensive trail segments due to the NEPA and historic nature of the area; plus it […]

Filed Under: History, Hoover Dam Bridge, Trail construction - status Tagged With: Hi-mix Concrete Plant, hiking, Hiking Hoover, Historic Railroad Trail, Hoover Dam connector trail, Hoover Dam Trail, Nevada Railroad History

08/26/2009 by Editor

Hoover Dam Marathon Oct. 31, 2009 sponsored by Calico Racing

October 20th, 2009 – Hoover Dam Marathon featured in Henderson View here is link : http://www.viewnews.com/2009/VIEW-Oct-20-Tue-2009/Henderson/31827867.html August 26, 2009 –  Calico Racing has put together what will become a “have to do” marathon on October 31th, 2009. Both a full and half marathon run on the River Mountains Loop Trail connecting to the Historic Railroad […]

Filed Under: Hoover Dam Bridge, Marathon Events, Trail in the News, Triathlon Events - News Tagged With: Calico Racing, Half-marathon, Hoover Dam marathon, Lake Mead, marathon, running

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A flag and blinky light were found on the RMLT. Does this belong to you?

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