Lake Powell, Page, Az

Meeting another boat in Antelope Canyon

Navajo Tapestery in Navajo Canyon

Lake Powell near Wahweap Marina

View of the Dam from the lake

In 2003 we rented a houseboat on Lake Powell with my folks. Kevin ended up being the pilot most of the trip. Being the pilot, he did not get to fully enjoy the scenery. Since we were in Page, we decided to take a cruise of Lake Powell so we could both enjoy the scenery.

We took a three hour cruise from Wahweap Marina. Wahweap was named after a spring that had bitter water. Since the canyon was flooded, the bitter spring is no more. The cruise went to the Navajo Tapestry which was in Navajo Canyon. The Navajo Tapestry is created from the weather on the cliff. On the cruise, the boat got so close to the tapestry that you felt like you could touch it.

The cruise also visited Antelope Canyon. From the lake, Antelope Canyon gets narrower as you continue through the canyon. In a smaller boat, you can go to the end of the lake in the canyon and then continue on by foot. Our boat had to turn around before the canyon got too narrow.
The cruise ended by going on the lake side of Glen Canyon Dam. After touring the dam in the morning, it was interesting to see the views from the lake side.

If you are ever in the area, I would recommend either renting a boat or taking a cruise on Lake Powell. It is very interesting to be cruising on a clear blue green lake in the middle of the desert.