Page was once the home to the workers who built the Glen Canyon Dam. Today, it's the center of fun for activities on the second largest man-made lake in the United States- Lake Powell. The scenery at Lake Powell is awe-inspiring with towering rock formations rising majestically straight up out of the water. It's a boater's paradise. Page is also a popular base for white-water rafting and hiking.
Things to do in Page
Glen Canyon National Recreation Area(& Glen Canyon Dam)
Glen Canyon National Recreation Area offers unparalleled opportunities for water-based & backcountry recreation. The area stretches for hundreds of miles from Lees Ferry in Arizona to the Orange Cliffs of southern Utah, encompassing scenic vistas, geologic wonders, and a panorama of human history. Check out the Glen Canyon Dam tour which starts at the Carl B. Hayden Visitor Center perched above the lake and power plant. The guided tour features video, photography and Native American artifacts. An elevator will take you 528 feet deep into the interior of the dam. Call 928-608-6404 for more information.
John Wesley Powell Museum
See photos, sketches and other memorabilia of Powell's epic Colorado River voyages in 1869 and 1871, along with a unique collection of Native American and pioneer artifacts. Other exhibits focus on the geology of the canyons cut by the Colorado and the history and development of Page. Films on Lake Powell, dam construction and other subjects are shown free upon request. Call (888) 597-6873 for more information.
Navajo National Monument
Navajo National Monument preserves three of the most-intact cliff dwellings of the ancestral Puebloan people (Hisatsinom). The Navajo people call these ancient ones "Anasazi." The monument features a visitor center, self-guided mesa-top trails, and a picnic area. In the summer, rangers escort visitors on tours of the Keet Seel and Betatakin cliff dwellings. Tours are usually available during the spring and fall as well. Call 928-672-2700 for more information.