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HISTORY AND ATTRACTIONS
Page, Arizona and Lake Powell
EXCELLENT LOCATION
• Only 5 hours east from Las Vegas,
tours of Lake Powell and Page,
Arizona attract millions each year.
• The attractions are also only 5 hours
north of Phoenix.
• Page and Lake Powell occupy part of
the canyons along the Colorado
River.
FOUNDING OF PAGE
• Page is one of the youngest
cities in the United States.
• In 1956 the area was established
as temporary housing.
• Workers, constructing the Glenn
Dam were to occupy the area for
7 years.
• Little more than mobile homes
and few roads made up the
government holding.
BECOMING A CITY
• Page, Arizona claimed status as a city in 1971.
• A dozen denominations of churches sprang up along Lake Powell
Rd. as residents established the town.
• Page was named for John C. Page, Commissioner of the
Redamnation Board.
RELAX ON LAKE POWELL
• Stay on Houseboats, Lake Yacht , Resorts on the Shore
• Visitors can stay on the lake.
• Spring and Fall are the most ideal times to visit.
• There are also sites for camping, which combined with hikes can make for
an excellent outdoor retreat.
AQUATIC FUN
• Enjoy water sports: Paddle Boats, Personal Boats, Water Ski,
Rafting
• Lake Powell is one of the most popular recreation areas in Arizona.
• Cool off with fun on the water
LAKE POWELL’S NAMESAKE
• John Wesley Powell was an explorer and Civil War veteran
• Led a team of 9 explorers down the Colorado River-nearly 1,000 miles
• His exploring produced the first maps of the region
HOLE IN THE ROCK
• A man-made landmark.
• Large enough for a covered wagon to
pass through.
• Tourists can walk through the
passage and view the inside of the
rock wall.
• Mormon pilgrims spent over a month
blasting a whole through a rock wall.
• Their wagon train was trying to gain
passage from Arizona to Utah.
ANNIE’S CRACK
• A local secret around Page, AZ and Lake Powell-not on any map.
• 4 foot wide crack through a rock wall.
• Accessible by boat only: a geologically interesting 200 yard hiking
trail.
ACTIVITIES AROUND PAGE, AZ
Hiking-many trails to choose from in a range of difficulties and lengths.
• Rafting
• Shopping
• Rainbow Bridge
• Cathedral Canyon
• The Navajo Nation adjacent to Page.
BOOK WITH GRAND CANYON AIRLINES
In continuous operation since 1927, Grand Canyon Airlines is
believed to be the oldest and most experienced air tour
company.
Running tours in the Grand Canyon, Las Vegas, and Page, Arizona,
Grand Canyon Airlines offers many different packages at a variety of
prices starting at just over $100.
Please visit us at http://www.grandcanyonairlines.com
or give us a call at 1-866-2FLY-GCA (1-866-235-9422) to
book your flight today!

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History and Attractions: Page, Arizona and Lake Powell

  • 1. HISTORY AND ATTRACTIONS Page, Arizona and Lake Powell
  • 2. EXCELLENT LOCATION • Only 5 hours east from Las Vegas, tours of Lake Powell and Page, Arizona attract millions each year. • The attractions are also only 5 hours north of Phoenix. • Page and Lake Powell occupy part of the canyons along the Colorado River.
  • 3. FOUNDING OF PAGE • Page is one of the youngest cities in the United States. • In 1956 the area was established as temporary housing. • Workers, constructing the Glenn Dam were to occupy the area for 7 years. • Little more than mobile homes and few roads made up the government holding.
  • 4. BECOMING A CITY • Page, Arizona claimed status as a city in 1971. • A dozen denominations of churches sprang up along Lake Powell Rd. as residents established the town. • Page was named for John C. Page, Commissioner of the Redamnation Board.
  • 5. RELAX ON LAKE POWELL • Stay on Houseboats, Lake Yacht , Resorts on the Shore • Visitors can stay on the lake. • Spring and Fall are the most ideal times to visit. • There are also sites for camping, which combined with hikes can make for an excellent outdoor retreat.
  • 6. AQUATIC FUN • Enjoy water sports: Paddle Boats, Personal Boats, Water Ski, Rafting • Lake Powell is one of the most popular recreation areas in Arizona. • Cool off with fun on the water
  • 7. LAKE POWELL’S NAMESAKE • John Wesley Powell was an explorer and Civil War veteran • Led a team of 9 explorers down the Colorado River-nearly 1,000 miles • His exploring produced the first maps of the region
  • 8. HOLE IN THE ROCK • A man-made landmark. • Large enough for a covered wagon to pass through. • Tourists can walk through the passage and view the inside of the rock wall. • Mormon pilgrims spent over a month blasting a whole through a rock wall. • Their wagon train was trying to gain passage from Arizona to Utah.
  • 9. ANNIE’S CRACK • A local secret around Page, AZ and Lake Powell-not on any map. • 4 foot wide crack through a rock wall. • Accessible by boat only: a geologically interesting 200 yard hiking trail.
  • 10. ACTIVITIES AROUND PAGE, AZ Hiking-many trails to choose from in a range of difficulties and lengths. • Rafting • Shopping • Rainbow Bridge • Cathedral Canyon • The Navajo Nation adjacent to Page.
  • 11. BOOK WITH GRAND CANYON AIRLINES In continuous operation since 1927, Grand Canyon Airlines is believed to be the oldest and most experienced air tour company. Running tours in the Grand Canyon, Las Vegas, and Page, Arizona, Grand Canyon Airlines offers many different packages at a variety of prices starting at just over $100. Please visit us at http://www.grandcanyonairlines.com or give us a call at 1-866-2FLY-GCA (1-866-235-9422) to book your flight today!