| Located in Southwest Utah and Northern Arizona, | | | | (38° C) in Summer to O° Fahrenheit |
| Lake Powell is a man-made reservoir on the | | | | (-16° C) in Winter so you can plan the best |
| Colorado River, and part of the Glen Canyon | | | | time for traveling. |
| National Recreation Area, and one of the most | | | | Some people believe a desert-like destination may |
| scenic lakes in the United States. | | | | lack interesting activities, but all the Glen Canyon |
| Lake Powell is the second lake in size nationwide, | | | | National Recreation Area has plenty of recreational |
| with the capacity to store about 26,999,814 acre | | | | activities, including aerial tours, river running, |
| feet of water when it is at its maximum volume | | | | rappelling, rock climbing, bird and animal watching. |
| and boasting about 1,900 miles (3,057 km) or | | | | However, you can enjoy activities like those of |
| shoreline, a coast larger than the Pacific West | | | | other tourist destinations, such as shopping, visiting |
| Coast. | | | | museums, entertainment venues, or dinning at |
| The lake has a total surface of 266 miles on the | | | | your hotel or bed and breakfast facility, or any |
| edge of the Colorado Plateau, featuring 96 major | | | | local restaurant, most of them located in the city |
| side canyons with the typical fine red-rock of the | | | | of Page, Arizona. |
| Desert of Utah, at an elevation of 3,700 feet | | | | Page is Lake Powell's residential area with a |
| (1,127 meters) | | | | population of 8,000 inhabitants, offering |
| A project which originally was born in the late | | | | world-class facilities to locals and visitors. There |
| 1940s as part of a series of Colorado River dams | | | | are numerous Marinas around this city, offering |
| is today a popular tourist destination with about 3 | | | | boat rentals, skiing, guided and educational tours, |
| million visitors each year, a place where you can | | | | golfing, and many other activities. |
| enjoy a range of activities for all the family. | | | | One of the major attractions in Page is the John |
| As a premier fishing destination, Lake Powell | | | | Wesley Powell Memorial Museum, housing photos, |
| offers to expert fishermen and anglers a variety | | | | and memorabilia of Major Powell, the man after |
| of carp, suckers, and catfish, natives to the | | | | whom Lake Powell was named. This museum also |
| region, but also other introduced species, including | | | | showcases temporary exhibits such as "Discover |
| walleye, bass, crappie, and bluegill, among others. | | | | Dinosaurs". |
| People who enjoy archeological sites will be able to | | | | Lake Powell is also the scene of diverse festivals |
| discover the roots of Ancient Native American | | | | and artistic events throughout the year, including |
| tribes that once lived here, such as the "Anasazi", | | | | the popular Pumpkin Festival, celebrated annually |
| term that the Navajo used to describe the | | | | on Halloween's eve. |
| Ancestral Puebloan culture of this region. | | | | When visiting the Glen Canyon National Recreation |
| Canyons along the Colorado River are silent | | | | Area, remember that several areas are governed |
| witnesses of those civilizations that left numerous | | | | by different rules and regulations and not all the |
| petroglyphs, pictographs, corn cobs, baskets, pot | | | | places are designated "open" sites. As an example, |
| shards, dwellings and storage rooms to make | | | | camping is not allowed within archaeological areas |
| your visit to Lake Powell a fascinating adventure. | | | | and overnight backcountry use often requires a |
| If you like to drive, Lee's Ferry is the only natural | | | | permit. |
| corridor between Utah and Arizona, down the | | | | Lake Powell is also governed by different boating |
| river from Glen Canyon Dam, where you can | | | | regulations, including those of Arizona, Utah, and |
| enjoy a drive. Otherwise, hike those remote | | | | the US Coast Guard. Sites like the Rainbow Bridge |
| canyons of the Orange Cliffs, or get ready for | | | | National Monument, in Utah, can only be accessed |
| mountain biking through primitive roads of Glen | | | | by boat and requires a permit from the Navajo |
| Canyon National Recreation Area. | | | | Nation. |
| There are campgrounds and RV Park facilities | | | | Wherever you go, a brand new experience |
| featuring horseback riding, hunting and fishing | | | | awaits you at Lake Powell, where just one visit is |
| activities, but keep in mind that temperatures at | | | | never enough to discover the many attractions |
| Lake Powell range from 110° Fahrenheit | | | | of this unique state-of-the-art destination. |