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Everything about Lake Powell is big - from the seemingly infinite miles of shoreline to the wide-open night sky - but it's the perfect place to get together and get close. Whether your idea of the ideal vacation is to feel in harmony with the land and water, relax in the warm sunshine, or seek the thrills of adrenaline-fueled wakeboarding, Lake Powell has it all.

Rainbow Bridge

Rainbow Bridge National Monument Rainbow Bridge was established as a National Monument on May 30, 1910 - roughly 10 months after the Douglas - Cummings expedition "discovered" the natural stone bridge on August 14, 1909. The term "discovered" is used loosely because numerous Native American Tribes knew about the bridge's existence for centuries, many tribes even had tales, myths and legends surrounding the bridge's purpose. Rainbow Bridge was designated as a National Monument by President William H. Taft.

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West Canyon

The mouth of West Canyon is 26 miles up-lake from Glen Canyon Dam. The easiest access is by boat from Wahweap, but it is possible to boat down from Bullfrog. There are wonderful sights to see while on the lake.

The part of West Canyon inundated by the lake is very scenic - it's a great boating destination in and of itself. It's alternately wide and narrow, with many coves and sculpted slick rock walls. As you boat into West Canyon you will think you see its end sights, then the walls open up and you find you can go farther and farther and farther. There are submerged rocky hazards near the mouth of the canyon so boat carefully.

The lake level will determine how far back into the canyon you can boat. Sometimes you will be able to tie up along shore and begin hiking directly up the stream. Other times shallow water will force you to tie up a short distance down-canyon and then jump into the lake water to begin the hike.

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Antelope Canyon

Antelope Canyon (water side) This canyon is most commonly known for its scenic slot canyon region, but near its confluence with the Colorado River, the canyon widens and provides an enticing boating adventure. Enter the mouth of this canyon about 4 miles up from the Glen Canyon Dam on the East side of Antelope Island. The Canyon's kinks and bends will draw you in and the towering walls of sandstone on either side of you will keep you peering around the next corner.

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Navajo Canyon One of the longest of Lake Powell's 96 major side canyons, Navajo Canyon is also one of the only side canyons to have been a tributary of the Colorado River. The canyon twists and meanders 15.5 miles past 600' high walls laden with Navajo Tapestries; iron oxide and manganese residue from the above, now eroded, beds of shale, that have "draped" down the sides of the canyon walls.

Navajo Canyons

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LA GORCE ARCH

La Gorce Arch A beautiful arch on the Escalante Arm of Lake Powell. When the lake water level is high, you can pilot a small houseboat up this far. The arch is visible from both front and back, and so is one of the most photographed arches on Lake Powell.

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Cathedral in the Desert Located about 23 miles south of Bullfrog Marina, on the Escalante Arm of Lake Powell, Cathedral in The Desert is a favorite destination for boaters on Lake Powell. While what you see varies greatly by water level, it is surely not to be missed when coming to Lake Powell. Water levels above 3620' will allow boaters to glide through calm waters back to a place where a small powerboat can tie off. A short walk up and over some ledges will lead you into a chamber where sandstone walls tower 1000' over your head.

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