Lake Powell, Arizona is named after John Wesley Powell, a Civil War veteran who in 1869, lead a group of explorers down the Colorado and Green River. Lake Powell is 186 miles long. It has 100 side canyons and 1, 960 miles of shoreline. The lake was created by the damming of the Colorado River. After Lake Mead, Lake Powell, Arizona is the second largest man-made lake in the U.S.
Lake Powell, Arizona is located in the Glen Canyon Recreational
Area, which is on the Arizona/Utah
border. This area is often referred to as the Grand Circle,
because of its concentration of America's most popular
National Parks and Monuments, such as Grand
Canyon National Park, Bryce
Canyon National Park and Zion
National Park.
The Glen Canyon/Lake Powell area is both an excellent fishing and boating destination and a major historical site. The lake's 8.5 trillion gallons of water is home to a number of game fish, such as Walleye, Western Pike, Large and Smallmouth Bass, Stripers, Catfish and Bluegill. Yet aside from being a vacationer's playground and a major destination for Arizona tourism, the water from Lake Powell irrigates the crops in California, and provides drinking water for the residents of Las Vegas, Phoenix and Los Angeles. In 1963, The Glen Canyon Lake Powell Dam was built so that water would flow downstream during periods of drought.
If your travel to Arizona includes plans for a number
of water activities, Lake Powell houseboats allow you
to pamper yourself with a variety of amenities. As you
cruise along the water, you can relax on the deck and
listen to some music. Most Lake Powell houseboats come
equipped with two state rooms and ample kitchen facilities.
The majority of the boats sleep up to 12 people. Lake
Powell houseboats are perfect for anyone who wants to
enjoy a variety of water sports, explore the various caves
and canyons, hike through the rocks, relax on a secluded
sandy beach and socialize with friends and family. Be
sure to visit the Rainbow Bridge National Monument. This
salmon-pink rock formation creates a 290 foot arch which
spans about 275 feet. Rainbow Bridge is the world's largest
natural bridge. It was considered to be a scared place
by the Navajo
Indians, who believe that rainbows are the guardians of
the universe. Prior to the formation of Lake Powell, Arizona,
Rainbow Bridge was in one of the most and inaccessible
areas in the United States. Today, with 3.5 million domestic
and international visitors, the area plays an important
role in attracting Arizona tourism. If your travel to
Arizona brings you to the Lake Powell area, a Lake Powell
houseboat is a great way to see the Rainbow
Bridge National Monument. If you obtain a permit from
the Navajo Nations, you can also backpack cross their
lands to the Rainbow Bridge.
