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Glen Canyon National Recreation Area
Home to Lake Powell—and its many houseboats—Glen Canyon is dedicated to recreation. Boat or kayak in Lake Powell’s famously turquoise waters. Then head to the arid backcountry for mountain biking and hikes among the parks many mesas.
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Location
Glen Canyon sprawls 1.2 million acres along the border between Arizona and Utah.
Flora & Fauna
Lake Powell shelters 100s of bird species. Look for bighorn sheep and reptiles in the area’s semi-arid surroundings.
Did You Know?
The completion of Glen Canyon Dam in 1963 formed Lake Powell, the second largest reservoir in the U.S.
1-Day Itinerary
Dive into the brilliantly blue Lake Powell. Go swimming or waterskiing—bring your own boat or rent one from a park marina. During the summer, water temperatures in Lake Powell can surpass 80º F!
More Time?
- Attend the 110th Audubon Society Christmas Bird Count on January 5, 2010. Wear your woolies and mark your calendars!
- Set up your telescopes on the green-night sky viewing program.
- Explore the Colorado Plateau on a mountain bike! Get out onto the primitive roads of Glen Canyon National Recreation Area’s backcountry for the best scenery.
Know Before You Go
- If you are boating on Lake Powell, know and follow all boating-safety and water-quality regulations.
- Bring a hat and be prepared for little, if any, shade.
Other Parks in the Southwest Region:
Chaco Canyon National Historical Park–New Mexico
Grand Canyon National Park–Arizona
Hovenweep National Monument–Utah/Colorado
Navajo National Monument–Arizona
Petrified Forest National Park–Arizona
Rainbow Bridge National Monument–Utah
Walnut Canyon National Monument–Arizona
Wupatki National Monument–Arizona
Stay In or Near the Park
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