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Echo Bay, far away in time

It is sometime a surprise (and sometimes a disapointment) when legendary places seem to blow away in the wind overnight, even after years of shining in the sun.

In this case, we’re featuring Lake Mead’s Lodge, in Nevada, USA.

The lake itself is famous for its shining blue presence in the dry, dry desert, and, also, a familiar place if you’ve been to Hoover Dam.

Once a go-to destination, the resort and hotel closed, almost out of nowhere.

Have a look at what was and what is now.  You can still drive to the hotel, but it no longer is inhabitable.

Read more here courtesy of the US National Park Service.

The hotel now.
Guests enjoying the lodge pool, circa mid-1950's, photo from Lake Mead NRA Archives.
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