Engineering Classes Near Me

Paddle three scenic miles through the Lake Mead National Recreation Area for rare water-level views of both the Hoover Dam and the Mike O’Callaghan–Pat Tillman Memorial Bridge. Along this guided adventure, you may spot bighorn sheep, wild burros, eagles, and other desert wildlife while learning about the dam’s fascinating history from your expert guide. With space limited for an intimate experience, and all equipment provided, this is an ideal way to immerse yourself in the natural and engineering wonders just outside Las Vegas.

Join "Salty," a Bay Area Native, for a masterclass in DIY Crabbing that you literally cannot get anywhere else. Why? Because we don't just use standard gear. You will gain exclusive access to Salty’s Custom Trap Design—a proprietary, fail-proof system invented by the owner and found in no store on earth. We teach you the active Rod & Reel Snare method for the fight, but we also deploy my custom traps to guarantee the haul. You will learn the engineering behind why commercial traps fail and why my design delivers. This is a chance to see a local trade secret in action. Book now to witness the difference. . The "Secret Weapon" Reveal: You will operate Salty’s custom-designed crab traps. These are engineered by hand, strictly unavailable in retail stores, and designed with a unique geometry that outperforms standard commercial pots. You will learn the DIY mechanics of why they work and how to upgrade your own gear.

From its origins as a French fur-trading post to the 4th largest city in the country, the early history can be told through the architectural legacy of the heart of the city. Learn the origins of the ‘Mound City’, from the bustling riverfront of the French-American entrepreneurs through the historic financial and retail districts of the City, you’ll find famous architectural and engineering marvels. Highlights: Old Courthouse, Old Cathedral, Gateway Arch, Eads Bridge, Old Post Office, Wainwright Building, Philip Johnson-designed office building.

This is a tour that has never been offered until now. Guided tours along the Hurricane Canal, to date, have only been a once-a-year offering. Participants on this tour see things most tourists pass over. People of all ages enjoy encountering the canal and its tunnels and flumes, which makes it not a typical hike. This tour is enlightening look at what it took to settle the land in the American West. These hardy settlers had to build irrigation systems in order to establish their communities and the Hurricane Canal was one of the toughest ones to build. It took 12 years to build and was mostly a pick-and-shovel operation with no public financing. It is an engineering marvel of its time and truly a miracle because as one looks at some sections of the canal, they seem to run uphill.