Visiting Lake Powell

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 Canyontime for traveling.
National Recreation Area, and one of the mostSome 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 acreactivities, including aerial tours, river running,
feet of water when it is at its maximum volumerappelling, rock climbing, bird and animal watching.
and boasting about 1,900 miles (3,057 km) orHowever, you can enjoy activities like those of
shoreline, a coast larger than the Pacific Westother tourist destinations, such as shopping, visiting
Coast.museums, entertainment venues, or dinning at
The lake has a total surface of 266 miles on theyour hotel or bed and breakfast facility, or any
edge of the Colorado Plateau, featuring 96 majorlocal restaurant, most of them located in the city
side canyons with the typical fine red-rock of theof Page, Arizona.
Desert of Utah, at an elevation of 3,700 feetPage 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 lateworld-class facilities to locals and visitors. There
1940s as part of a series of Colorado River damsare numerous Marinas around this city, offering
is today a popular tourist destination with about 3boat rentals, skiing, guided and educational tours,
million visitors each year, a place where you cangolfing, 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 PowellWesley Powell Memorial Museum, housing photos,
offers to expert fishermen and anglers a varietyand memorabilia of Major Powell, the man after
of carp, suckers, and catfish, natives to thewhom Lake Powell was named. This museum also
region, but also other introduced species, includingshowcases temporary exhibits such as "Discover
walleye, bass, crappie, and bluegill, among others.Dinosaurs".
People who enjoy archeological sites will be able toLake Powell is also the scene of diverse festivals
discover the roots of Ancient Native Americanand 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 theon Halloween's eve.
Ancestral Puebloan culture of this region.When visiting the Glen Canyon National Recreation
Canyons along the Colorado River are silentArea, remember that several areas are governed
witnesses of those civilizations that left numerousby different rules and regulations and not all the
petroglyphs, pictographs, corn cobs, baskets, potplaces are designated "open" sites. As an example,
shards, dwellings and storage rooms to makecamping 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 naturalpermit.
corridor between Utah and Arizona, down theLake Powell is also governed by different boating
river from Glen Canyon Dam, where you canregulations, including those of Arizona, Utah, and
enjoy a drive. Otherwise, hike those remotethe US Coast Guard. Sites like the Rainbow Bridge
canyons of the Orange Cliffs, or get ready forNational Monument, in Utah, can only be accessed
mountain biking through primitive roads of Glenby boat and requires a permit from the Navajo
Canyon National Recreation Area.Nation.
There are campgrounds and RV Park facilitiesWherever you go, a brand new experience
featuring horseback riding, hunting and fishingawaits you at Lake Powell, where just one visit is
activities, but keep in mind that temperatures atnever enough to discover the many attractions
Lake Powell range from 110° Fahrenheitof this unique state-of-the-art destination.