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With one foot in Utah and one in
Arizona, Lake Powell is the second
largest man-made lake in North America
with 1960 miles of shoreline. And for
those living in or visiting
Page, AZ, Lake Powell is
the hub of many adventur-
ous opportunities.

There are a variety of
guided boat tours plus
houseboat, personal
watercraft and small boat
rentals, ferries, and kayak-
ing. Downstream from Glen
Canyon Dam is one of the best
trout fishing locations in the
United States and the entry point
for white-water rafting through
the Grand Canyon at Lee\u2019s Ferry.
Lake Powell boasts the world\u2019s
largest rock span arch, the

ural arch is composed of incredible red
sandstone, spans 275 feet and can be
reached via boat.

A wide area of shoreline draws visitors
into its winding canyons and reflective
waters, one of those areas beingAntelope

crevice sliced through a mesa by running
water) is a masterpiece of color as light
streams down from above and bounces
off the walls. It a favorite for photogra-

phers and movie-makers and while it can only be seen by hiring a guide, it is defi- nitely worth the extra planning.

Canyons, specifically Antelope Canyon.
Their tours offer a unique per-
spective: you will see the
Canyon through the eyes of a

between two tours: the Upper
Antelope Canyon Tour and the
Extended Photographers Tour.
With each tour you will get to
your destination in a safe, but

cultural history and
modern issues on
your scenic drive.
Antelope Canyon
Tours begin at #22

South Lake Powell Boulevard, near the intersection of Lake Powell Boulevard and North Navajo Drive in the heart of Page. Look for the monster trucks!

Last reports state that Lake Powell is
still over 447 feet deep at the dam and all
of the lower launch ramps near Page are
open. As we get deeper into the summer
the water levels will drop a bit; however,
fishing conditions are spectacular. In fact,
the Utah Game & Fish Department

expects great fishing all summer long.
Striped bass, smallmouth bass, walleye
and catfish are in great shape right now.

There are also many great caves to
explore along the lakeside, and what bet-
ter way to do so than on Jet Skis!

mesa on Coppermine Road in Antelope
Recreation area, is the local Kawasaki
Dealer for ATV\u2019s and Jet Ski watercraft.
Sales and service are available; however,
rentals are another service that the own-
ers, John and Cyndi Bailey, offer. Jet Skis
are also great for houseboat renters to just
get around without the entire boat!

If all that water is making you feel a
bit green, you could check out the green
on land at the new Lake Powell National

course that incorporates their original 9-
hole as well. Lake Powell National boasts
players every day of the

And there are plenty
of other things for the
land lover in your travel
party to do. TheRim

red rock cliffs circling
the mesa as well as pro-
viding you with a more
removed view of Lake
Powell. Both hikers and bik-
ers are welcome on this trail.
96 large side canyons, many
of which can be hiked,
cleave the rims of Lake
Powell\u2019s main channel.
There are trails within the
gorges of the Paria

area right outside the Glen Canyon
National Recreation area, and they are
easy to access from Page.

history and culture of the region while
admiring the Native American artifacts,
photos of John Wesley\u2019s Powell\u2019s river
expeditions and other historical memora-
bilia. Don\u2019t miss the new exhibit about
the Plesiosaur, the 20-foot fish-eating
dinosaur discovered near Page. TheGlen

more modern side of town. The Dam ful-
fills the goals of water storage and power
generation. The Carl Hayden Visitor
Center is open almost year round and
offers guided tours.

Antelope Point - almost through its first
phase of completion - will offer some-
thing for both visitors and residents alike.

is being built to the highest of standards
and once completed will include: 80 wet
slips for lease, 30 acres of dry storage,
luxury houseboat rentals, a covered fuel
dock, customer paved parking area,
launch ramp (Phase 1), 225 resort casita
units, a Cultural Center and artist studios.
There will also be a Marina Village which
will include management and security
offices, a 6,000-foot restaurant/bar, a

Marina Store, a medical emer-
gency room, public restrooms
and private shower/restrooms
for slip renters. The fleet
rentals will be full service and
include 120 boats, 80 slips, and
tour boat operations and RV
and campground areas.

ous events and activities you
might catch one of the six
concerts put on each year
by the Lake Powell

Glow on Lake Powell
Boulevard on Saturday, November 13 at
dark when the balloons light up the main
street of Page.

There are so many interesting places
that I could mention, but Lake Powell is
huge - 160,000-acres huge to be exact!
There are 96 named tributary canyons, 8
major bays, and many unnamed side
canyons. On top of that there is more
shoreline than the entire West Coast of
the United States. This is great for visitors
as you will never run out of wonderful
and beautiful things to see at Lake Powell
- in fact you could come back time and
again and never completely soak the
whole thing up (not that you\u2019d want to)!
So grab your car, friends, family, gear and
of course, your camera and plan your next
trip to the always changing, yet always
amazing, Lake Powell and picture perfect