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Show 22 The Kanab Area Vacation Guide Souvenir Edition Lake Fowell--A ! want to keep from spending several of your precious vacation hours shoveling and pushing your vehicle out of the sand, stay on hardened ground! Brunner Lake Powell, straddling the By Dixie Utah Arizona border, is without argument, one of the most beautiful lakes m the w orld Its geographic setting amid the countryside make,--' it the beloed The next logical stop for Lake Powell visitors is the Wahweap Marina. This beach and manna offers all the amenities a traveler needs to fully enjoy Lake Powell. From restaurant to motel, boat dock to rental companies, you can get what you need at Wahweap. If youre planning to go boating on Lake Powell, dont forget to seek the advice of experienced Powell boatsmen to direct you on the best sights to see. deit "ocean of tire we.-tcr- n -- full-servi- tales The immediate countrc?ide leading to Lake Pov.eli has the mysterious look of moonscape mountains, Large, wind-hewscattered boulders and deep crevices mark eveiy turn. Not far from Big Water, Utah, you catch a glimpse of a surprising sight on the horizon .. A large body of water! The aqua water spurs your curiosity. Could it be a mirage? Lake Powell was named after explorer John Wesley Powell, who was one of the first to navigate the Colorado River. The body of water youre seeing possesses more shoreline than the United States Pacific Coast. The lake, with a dramatic backdrop of Navajo Mountain, was created when the Glen Canyon Dam was built. The huge power plant was constructed to capture the awesome flow of the Colorado n Wahweap Manna offers all the amenities a traxeler needs to fully enjoy Lake Powell-frorestaurant to motel, boat dock to rental companies. Photo by Troy Snow. River as it begins its impressive journey down the Grand Canyon. Lake Powell is probably, first and foremost, a boater and water lovers paradise. Most people will tell you that the only way to really experience the lake is by boat. Aquatic access can offer you the opportunity to view such natural wonders as Hole-in-th- e- The wonder of Lake Powell is 186 miles of clear blue waters an A?' winding through dramatic red rock canyons. With over 96 major canyons to explore, you'll find everything from tranquil bays to hidden coves, and sandy beaches to Native American historical sites. Hike, fish, explore, or just relax. It's a getaway you'll never forget. We provide the houseboats, powerboats, lodging, RV parks, m Rock and Rainbow Bridge, (the largest natural stone span in the world.) You may choose to rent a houseboat to explore the myriad of secret coves and canyons, foot rock walls where 200-30- 0 tower over you. The first stop travelers should make, when coming from Kanab to Lake Powell, is at Lone Rock Beach. With miles of sandy access, the serene beach seems the logical place to unwind after a hot drive. Lone Rock is named for the large mountain of rock rising out of the water. It offers swimming, boating access, beach camping, and remarkably pristine sand. There are no facilities, other than restrooms, so make sure you pack in essentials. But just a quick word of your hurry to dip your warm toes in the refreshing cool cau-tion-- There are other mannas at Dangling Rope, Halls Crossing, Hite and Bullfrog. No trip to Lake Powell would be complete without a visit to the Glen Canyon Dam. The dam and impressive bridge span the place where Lake Powell narrows as it feeds into the Colorado River. The building of this dam, to capture the awesome power of the Colorado, was actually the birth of Lake Powell. The dam has been a life d saver for the parched and west, not to mention the incredible resulting beauty and economic boost the lake has brought to the area. Unfortunately, there is a movement from the environmental community wanting to drain Lake Powell to return it to its previous state. Hopefully that energy-deprive- will never happen. in water of Lone Rock, proceed carefully. The same beautiful sand thats so appealing to beach worshippers can also be a nightmare when you get stuck! If you How do I get there from Kanab9 Lake Powell is only a stones throw from Kanab. The lake is actually on the Utah Arizona border. Lake Powell is only 65 minutes east of Kanab. You can get there by taking Highway 89 east towards Page, Arizona. Travelers tip-B- e sure to gas up before you leave Kanab and even guided tours to Rainbow Bridge National Monument. Wahweap Lodge just 130 miles from the Grand Canyon, and the closest place to heaven we & Marina is CHUMS RETAIL CLOTHING STORE know of. Open about our discount fckages for lodging, houseboating, and Ask tours. Call us & 9-- 5 M-- F Sat. 10-- 3 at Distributor of or find us on the web at visitlakepowell.com LakePtr.vefl SUNGLASSES America's Natural Playground! Uke PowoR Resorts li Mms, mat9cd by ARAMARK, b an authorised conccssionar of the National hrk Sonacc ilgtp Wtemx I Nil isigrrons-raiy- a tuff J |