Glen Canyon National Recreation Area Active and Adventure Vacations

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Aerial view of Lake Powell and Glen Canyon in Arizona
Lake Powell and the Glen Canyon National Recreation Area, Arizona (Steve Bly/Digital Vision/Getty)

Glen Canyon National Recreation Area Active and Adventure Highlights

By Travel Expert: Bill Weir
  • Touring kayaks, also called sea kayaks, do best for traveling long distances on flat water. They allow you more "bang" for each paddle stroke "buck" as well as provide room to carry gear. Sea kayaks also do better in wind and waves than do canoes.
  • The Colorado River curves nearly 180 degrees at Horseshoe Bend, deep in Glen Canyon. The spectacular view is an easy 1.5-mile round-trip hike from the parking area just north of Milepost 545, two and a half miles south of Page's Gateway Plaza.
  • Back roads in Glen Canyon National Recreation Area offer great adventures for well-prepared mountain bikers. Note that off-road travel is strictly prohibited, including riding down to Lake Powell or along its shore.
  • Some kayakers contend that September to May is the best time of year to paddle. Although this season can be cold, it's great for photography, day hikes, and fishing. Also, most of the vacationing power boaters will have returned home.

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Courtyard Page
600 Clubhouse Drive, P.O. Box 4150
Page, AZ 86040
Hotel Class: 3 class stars
Distance: 3.7 Miles
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Lake Powell Resort
100 Lakeshore Drive
Page, AZ 86040
Hotel Class: 3 class stars
Distance: 2.6 Miles
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Page-Lake Powell Campground & RV Park
849 S. Coppermine Rd.
Page, AZ 86040
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Distance: 3.9 Miles
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Antelope Canyon
Just outside of Page
Antelope Canyon Park Office, P.O. Box 4803
Page, Arizona 86040
Distance: 2.6 Miles (from destination center)
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Antelope Canyon has upper and lower sections... Read More

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Rainbow Bridge National Monument
In Utah, about 50 miles by boat from either Wahweap or Bullfrog
PO Box 1507
Page , Utah 86040 Map
Distance: 31.7 Miles (from destination center)
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Over time, a small stream cut through a rock... Read More

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Lees Ferry
48 miles southwest of Page
Glen Canyon NRA, PO Box 1507
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3 Bedroom VACATION HOME in NATIONAL, WA 98304
Bedrooms: 3 Bathrooms: 1.5 Sleeps: 10
Amenities: Air Conditioning, Alarm Clock, BBQ, Blender, CD Player, Cable/Satellite TV, Coffee Maker, DVD Player, Dishwasher, Fireplace, Freezer, Full kitchen, Garage, Hot Tub, Iron, Laundry, Linens, Microwave, Non-Smoking, Oven, Patio, Phone, Refrigerator, Stereo, TV, Toaster, Utensils, VCR
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4 Bedroom VACATION HOME in NATIONAL, WA 98304
Bedrooms: 4 Bathrooms: 1 Sleeps: 4
Amenities: No Pets, Non-Smoking, Patio, Phone, TV, VCR
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2 Bedroom VACATION HOME in NATIONAL, WA 98304
Bedrooms: 2 Bathrooms: 2 Sleeps: 5
Amenities: Air Conditioning, Computer Access, Fireplace, Hot Tub, Laundry, Microwave, Non-Smoking, Pets OK, Stereo, TV
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