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  • Lake Powell Facts

    Crystal clear Lake Powell is a huge recreational mecca, a long bulge in the Colorado River with tentacles reaching into the outlets of creeks and rivers which cut through surreal canyons and red rock buttes in Arizona and Utah. The lake exists by forfeit of Glen Canyon to the 710-foot high Glen Canyon Dam, which was completed in 1963. As the lake behind the… read more

  • Glen Canyon History

    Glen Canyon lies on the Colorado Plateau along the path of the Colorado River in southern Utah and northwestern Arizona. The once sprawling canyon is now flooded by the Glen Canyon Dam. read more

  • Glen Canyon Dam Information

    Glen Canyon Dam and Lake Powell are part of the Glen Canyon National Recreation Area, which has many outdoor activities, including camping, hiking, boating, fishing and swimming. There are also guided tours available. See the link in Resources. read more

  • Lake Powell Information

    Lake Powell, located on the Colorado River, partly in Arizona and mostly in Utah, is famous for its clear blue water and red canyon walls. This second-largest man-made lake in the U.S. attracts close to 3 million visitors each year, according to PowellGuide.com. read more

  • Lake Powell & Glen Canyon Holiday & Tourism Guide

    Covering an area of over 1.2 million acres of southern Utah, the Glen Canyon National Park provides nature lovers with many sightseeing and outdoor opportunities. So does the lovely Lake Powell. Check out all the great adventures in the park like the Orange Cliffs and Agua Tierra Trail. Tours like the Lake Powell kayaking tour can really complete your next h… read more

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  • Things to Do in San Francisco for Free

    San Francisco is rich in natural beauty and social history; this picturesque city has been a hub for popular culture and tourism since the California Gold Rush in 1848. Beyond the ever popular museums and shopping, San Francisco offers… read more

  • Camping at Lake Powell

    Located on the border of Utah and Arizona, Lake Powell is a mecca for boaters, waterskiers, campers and hikers. There is also a rich history at Lake Powell, and curious travelers will find plenty of information (and perhaps a few tall… read more

  • Lake Powell Fishing Tips

    Lake Powell is a man-made reservoir created by the Glen Canyon Dam. The lake is at the border between Arizona and Utah and helps provide freshwater from the Colorado River to many communities. There is excellent fishing in Lake Powell.… read more

  • Swimming at Lake Powell

    Located in the Glen Canyon National Recreation Area on the Utah/Arizona border, Lake Powell is one of the nation's most scenic and versatile lakes. With its painted desert landscape and warm waters, Lake Powell is a mecca for tourists… read more

  • The Best Vacation Spots in the U.S. for Families

    The United States is a large place, with many diverse areas and ecosystems, giving families a seemingly endless amount of vacation options. Families can literally do anything they want, from visiting a theme park with simulated nature… read more

  • Lake Powell Camping Rules

    Most people who visit Lake Powell camp on their air-conditioned houseboats and cabin cruisers. More adventurous folks hit the beaches with tents and sleeping bags. Either way, the rules are the same. read more

  • Tourism in Lake Powell, Arizona

    Lake Powell, with its 1,960 miles of shoreline, straddles the Arizona-Utah border. Located within the Glen Canyon National Recreation Center, the 186-mile long lake offers sweeping scenic vistas and over 90 canyons to explore. read more

  • Hotels at Lake Powell

    Lake Powell is one of the biggest artificial reservoirs in the entire United States (following only Lake Mead in Arizona and Nevada). Lake Powell is on the border of Arizona and Utah, and runs along the Colorado River. It is a popular… read more

  • Hotels in Page, AZ

    As the gateway to the Glen Canyon National Recreation area, Page, Arizona is famous for panoramic vistas and an array of accessible land and water adventures. Highlighting a mild desert climate, Page's outdoor playground is open year-r… read more

  • What Are the Major Highways in Arizona?

    With 31 state parks as of 2009 and world class fishing, the Grand Canyon and even skiing, Arizona is a diverse playground for outdoors enthusiasts. There a several major highways throughout the state to help carry you to you next adven… read more

  • Hotels Near Shonto, Arizona

    Shonto, Arizona is a small town of about 600 people located 60 miles south of Glen Canyon National Park in Utah. For outdoor enthusiasts, this area is home to many national parks, scenic views, ancient ruins and monuments. Besides Glen… read more

  • Hotels in Hanksville, UT

    Hanksville, Utah is a small town, located in the southeast section of Utah. There are many places you can visit in Hanksville from Glen Canyon to the natural bridges to the Hanksville Dinosaur Quarry. You may also want to hike in the C… read more

  • Campgrounds in Page, Arizona

    Located in northern Arizona, Page has ample recreational opportunities. The town is located next to Lake Powell, and the Grand Canyon National Park is within a 4-hour drive. Lake Powell is popular for boating, camping, fishing and swim… read more

  • RV Campgrounds in Kanab, UT

    Kanab is a small town in south-central Utah, 7 miles north of the Arizona border. It is west of the Glen Canyon National Recreation Area and north of Kaibab National Forest in Arizona and a popular stopping point for people visiting Zi… read more

  • Southern Utah Hiking Clubs

    Home to five national parks and a number of national monuments, recreation areas and BLM lands, southern Utah is one of the most open, desolate places in the Lower 48. There are miles of hiking and backpacking routes through this rugge… read more

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    Backcountry Camping Tips

    Backcountry Camping Tips

    You've already tried car and RV camping. You've camped at commercial campsites that had a convenient restroom and water supply. Now, you want to explore the road less traveled. Backcountry camping, also known as primitive camping, is a wonderful way to explore the remote...

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    Beach Camping Near Pismo Beach, California

    Beach Camping Near Pismo Beach, California

    Pismo State Beach, California, has many attractions and activities including camping, swimming, hiking and wildlife viewing. Birdwatching is one of the primary activities in the area. The park also has the largest over-wintering colony of monarch butterflies in the natio...

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    Common Sense Hiking Tips

    Common Sense Hiking Tips

    The first and most fundamental thing is never hike alone. There are too many situations, especially as an unexperienced hiker, where you may find yourself without anyone to help you. So the buddy system works and applies very much in hiking.

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