Glen Canyon National Recreation Area
Glen Canyon National Recreation Area, National Recreation Area in Arizona and Utah, United States
Description
Glen Canyon National Recreation Area is a large protected area spanning Arizona and Utah, featuring red rock formations, the Colorado River, and Lake Powell. The area offers many opportunities for water activities and exploring desert landscapes.
History
The area was established as a National Recreation Area in 1972, following the completion of Glen Canyon Dam in 1966, which created Lake Powell. This dam transformed the landscape and continues to shape the region today.
Culture
The area holds traces of thousands of years of human settlement, with archaeological sites that show where Native Americans once lived. You can see these places in the landscape today, and they tell stories of the people who came before.
Practical
The Carl Hayden Visitor Center near the dam provides information about activities, required permits, and current water levels. Stopping there first helps visitors plan their time and understand what they can do in the area.
Did you know?
Lake Powell has an extensive shoreline with several marinas where you can rent houseboats and motorboats. This makes it a popular spot for multi-day water explorations and adventures on the water.
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The southwestern United States encompasses desert landscapes, sandstone formations and archaeological sites from several pre-Columbian cultures. The region spans Utah, Arizona, New Mexico and Colorado, featuring geological structures shaped over millions of years by wind and water erosion. National...
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