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Visiting Lake Powell

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



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