National park lodge specials from $89/night Nov 3, 2009
Try these special packages at rustic lodges in California, Wyoming, Lake Powell, and more available from only $89/night ... Straddling the Utah and Arizona border, the man-made reservoir of Lake Powell encompasses 186 miles of sandy secluded beaches and gorgeous red-rock canyons for as far as the eye can see ... In celebration of the 2010 centennial of Rainbow Bridge becoming a National Monument, Lake Powell Resorts & Marinas is offering a great excursion package for two. (MSNBC -- Travel)
Guest Comment: Sending a message to the USDA Nov 3, 2009
Have you been to Lake Powell recently ... Carol R wrote on Nov 2, 2009 11:25 AM:" That is so sad. I have photos from a boating trip down Lake Powell, many years ago. We visited Hite Marina. It was so beautiful. Thank you for an excellent, informative article, Jim. We all need to know this is happening. ". (Green Valley News & Sun, AZ)
Last year's balloon regatta in Page. Nov 3, 2009
11/5-8: Lake Powell Hot Air Balloon Regatta ... 11/5-8: Lake Powell Hot Air Balloon Regatta ... Balloonists jump at the chance to ride over some of Arizona's most scenic red-rock country when Page hosts the Page-Lake Powell Hot Air Balloon Regatta. (AZCentral -- Travel)
See the inner workings of Glen Canyon Dam. Oct 21, 2009
Glen Canyon Dam, which created Lake Powell on the Colorado River, rises 710 feet from the bedrock. Its base is 300 feet thick. (AZCentral -- Travel)
4 stranded on cliff above Lake Powell are rescued Oct 16, 2009
PAGE - National Park Service rangers say they rescued a woman and three teenage boys who became stranded on a cliff in the Iceberg Canyon area of Lake Powell. Rangers on boat patrol Wednesday were told by kayakers that four people in their party had become trapped on a cliff and needed rescue. (AZCentral -- News)
Better photos: Have patience and follow the light. Oct 15, 2009
Other options include Colorado River rafting trips, Grand Teton National Park and Lake Powell. 602-712-2004. (AZCentral -- Travel)
49 favorite Arizona getaways Oct 6, 2009
The second-largest man-made lake in America (after Lake Mead), and one of the most beautiful in the world, Lake Powell is a boater's paradise ... The Rainbow Room at the Lake Powell Resort offers spectacular views along with Arizona-centric fare like citrus-crusted wild salmon atop ancho chile polenta ... Lake Powell is near Page, about 280 miles north of Phoenix. (AZCentral -- Travel)
Lodging deals Sep 24, 2009
Lake Powell Resorts and Marinas, Arizona/Utah. Deal: Starting at $398, the Rainbow Bridge Centennial Excursion package gives guests two nights' lodging in a traditional room, breakfast daily and two seats on the half-day Rainbow Bridge Scenic Boat Tour. (AZCentral -- Travel)
Light plays off the walls inside Canyon X. Sep 10, 2009
Details: 48 S. Lake Powell Blvd., Page. 928-608-4072. (AZCentral -- Travel)
Woman in parasailing mishap still hospitalized Sep 10, 2009
A Utah woman who suffered head injuries when her teenage son's parasail swept her off a ledge at Lake Powell remained hospitalized Wednesday ... Parasailing is banned from Lake Powell because of high winds and heavy boat traffic. (AZCentral -- News)
Mother, son hurt in parasailing accident Sep 9, 2009
A 42-year-old mother suffered head injuries and her 17-year-old son was injured when the teen's parasail swept the pair off a ledge at Lake Powell ... Park authorities say activities such as parasailing are prohibited without a permit in all National Park system areas, particularly in an area like Lake Powell, where "high rock cliffs, high winds, and heavy boat traffic can endanger both the parasailor and the public," according to a press release from Glen Canyon. (AZCentral -- News)
Slice of life gone with pizza parlor Sep 8, 2009
First, he'll spend a few weeks clearing out 20 years worth of memories, then a week with friends on a houseboat at Lake Powell. And then. (AZCentral -- Business)
3 great travel deals Aug 22, 2009
3 great deals: Santa Fe, Phoenix, Lake Powell ... 3 great deals: Santa Fe, Phoenix, Lake Powell ... Bed, Boat and Breakfast at Lake Powell. (AZCentral -- Travel)
Name of boy who drowned at Lake Powell released Aug 8, 2009
KANAB, Utah (AP) -- Authorities have identified the boy who drowned in Lake Powell earlier this week. The Kane County sheriff's office says 4-year-old Mason Kimber, of Cedar City, died on Monday. (FOX 11, AZ)
Boaters flock to Lake Powell in summer. Aug 7, 2009
The blue water of Lake Powell made a colorful contrast to the red rock, and the reservoir became a family vacation spot, a place for houseboats, speedboats, anglers, water-skiers ... During the past decade, the water level of Lake Powell has fallen in the long drought, and many side canyons have become accessible ... By midafternoon of the second day we have set up a base camp on a bench looking out at a large natural arch and start hiking downstream, eventually passing the water mark left by... (AZCentral -- Travel)
Rural areas search for stable water source Aug 3, 2009
The federal government could build a pipeline from the river or Lake Powell to deliver the water. The cities, after acquiring their own water rights, could then piggyback onto the pipe, contributing a fraction of the money it would cost to build it themselves. (AZCentral -- News)
Luxury camping trips,starting at $180/night Jul 23, 2009
Discover Texas Hill Country eco-retreats, elegant tented suites in California and Montana, Lake Powell houseboats, and more, with rates from $180/night ... Put a lavish nautical twist on the traditional campout on the shores of stunning Lake Powell one of Americas premier houseboating destinations, this man-made oasis-in-the-desert (straddling the border of Arizona and Utah) serves as the centerpiece to Wild West landscapes reminiscent of the nearby Grand Canyon and Monument Valley ...... (MSNBC -- Travel)
Colorado River water at risk to warming Jul 23, 2009
Total storage capacity of reservoirs on the Colorado exceeds 60 million acre feet, almost four times the average annual flow on the river; and the two largest reservoirs Lake Mead and Lake Powell can store up to 50 million acre feet of water. But if climate change results in a 10 percent reduction in the Colorado River's average stream flow as some recent studies predict, the chances of fully depleting reservoir storage will exceed 25 percent by 2057, the study found. (MSNBC -- Environment)
Lake Powell bed, boat, and breakfast Jul 22, 2009
One area that has been drawing a record number of visitors of late is scenic Lake Powell, a man-made reservoir along the Colorado River that straddles the Arizona and Utah border ... Experience this Southwestern gem this summer or fall with the Bed, Boat, and Breakfast package that combines overnight accommodations at the Lake Powell Resort, breakfast for two, and two tickets for the 1. (MSNBC -- Travel)
Future Of Western U.S. Water Supply Threatened By Climate Change Jul 22, 2009
Total storage capacity of reservoirs on the Colorado exceeds 60 million acre feet, almost 4 times the average annual flow on the river, and the two largest reservoirs -- Lake Mead and Lake Powell -- can store up to 50 million acre feet of water ... Lake Powell in Utah is one of one of several massive Colorado River reservoirs that could be severely depleted in the coming decades as a result of warming temperatures in the West, according to a new study led by the University of Colorado at... (Science Daily)
Beach Camping on Lake Powell Jul 20, 2009
Don't feel stuck in the heavily populated, crowded camper/motorhome area; beach camping at Lake Powell only requires a boat and some rudimentary camping gear ... Although Lake Powell s history is subject to controversy and intense (and justifiable) criticism, the fact is that the damage to Glen Canyon has been done by filling this spectacular network of canyons with water, and it s not going to revert to its former condition ever ... Located between Arizona and Utah, Lake Powell has marinas in... (Suite101.com)
Invasive mussels imperil western water system Jul 19, 2009
Lake Powell requires mandatory boat inspections, and California has trained dogs to sniff out the mussels at inspection points. Boats also can be quarantined at the California border if a single mussel is spotted on them. (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
Hot desert deals from $89 a night Jul 16, 2009
Next, youll explore the majestic Grand Canyon and cruise through the ravines of the 185-mile-long Lake Powell. Click for related content. (MSNBC -- Travel)
Bashas' - one of Arizona's largest grocers - files for bankruptcy protection, announces it will close 10 stores Jul 14, 2009
Last updated on Monday, Jul 13, 2009 - 08:23:14 am MDT Douglas, AZ. Douglas Dispatch Print Edition. (Douglas Daily Dispatch, AZ)
Bashas' grocery chain declares Chapter 11 (9) Jul 14, 2009
News : Bashas' grocery chain declares Chapter 11 : Sierra Vista, AZ. The Sierra Vista Herald. (Sierra Vista Herald, AZ)
Bashas' to shut 10 more stores Jul 13, 2009
687 S. Lake Powell Blvd., Page. 1761 E. Arizona 69, Prescott. (AZCentral -- News)
New state tourism campaign unveiled Jul 10, 2009
Arizona this fall will launch its first new tourism advertising campaign in four years, beckoning visitors with images as diverse as Lake Powell and a Phoenician pool. The "Free to Be" campaign, unveiled at the governor's conference on tourism in Phoenix on Thursday, is designed to show potential visitors they can have practically any kind of vacation experience they want in the state. (AZCentral -- Business)
Enjoy views like this at Lake Powell. Jul 4, 2009
A Lake Powell vacation, 3 ways ... A Lake Powell vacation, 3 ways ... LAKE POWELL - For Arizonans, Lake Powell can be a beautiful, weeklong escape full of peace and quiet. (AZCentral -- Travel)
Houseboating Jul 4, 2009
"I tell people that you have to slow down to come to Lake Powell. If you're mad at your houseboat for not going fast enough, you don't get it," says Steve Ward, public-relations manager for Aramark, which runs Lake Powell Resorts & Marinas. Two Lake Powell marinas, Wahweap and Bullfrog, have 245 houseboats for rent ... To further pamper guests, Lake Powell Resorts & Marinas this year started Meals on Board, a program in which renters can order meals for the week. (AZCentral -- Travel)
Powell museum in Page Jul 4, 2009
Where: 6 N. Lake Powell Blvd., Page ... Turn right on Lake Powell Boulevard ... The museum is on the corner of Lake Powell Boulevard and Navajo Drive. (AZCentral -- Travel)
U.S. issues landmark climate report Jun 17, 2009
A recent study said Lake Mead in Nevada and Arizona and Lake Powell in Arizona and Utah two of the largest manmade reservoirs in the country and key water sources for Southwestern states could go dry by 2020. . (MSNBC -- Technology)
Spencer Trail Jun 16, 2009
The view also takes in Lake Powell, Navajo Mountain, Page and more of the Colorado River. Shutterbugs who want to come up to catch the last light should be warned - you'll have to hustle. (AZCentral -- Travel)
Rosemont mine faces mounting opposition (318) Jun 16, 2009
Jim Jane Bowman wrote on Jun 13, 2009 6:34 PM:" We are winter residents in Green Valley and are keenly interested in the selfish approach Rosemont Mine is trying to muscle their way into being able to open a new mine.The answer should be a definite NO!! The Forest Service is shriking its responsibility if it doesn't have the guts to say no.The mine company says it will replace 105% of the water it takes out of the ground from the Central Arizona Project. They can't say that in true faith.There... (Green Valley News & Sun, AZ)
Water Wars Brewing Over Lake Levels Jun 16, 2009
They're also the result of a political decision, an agreement that keeps huge amounts of Colorado River water bottled up in Lake Powell, even as Lake Mead suffers ... The agreement was reached two years ago in response to conditions in 2005 that saw Lake Powell nearly evaporate. (KLAS-TV.com, NV)
Two cabin cruisers sink after Lake Powell fire Jun 16, 2009
Two cabin cruisers sunk on Lake Powell after fire Friday night, officials said. The fire was noticed at about 11:23 p.m. at Wahweap Marina by a National Park Service ranger, National Parks Service spokesman Brian Sweatland said in a statement. (AZCentral -- News)
Lake Mead water level will be trigger for pipeline Jun 6, 2009
The last time it was that low was in 1965, when much of the Colorado River's flow was being withheld upstream to fill Lake Powell for the first time. Mulroy said it will take about three years to build a pipeline from Las Vegas to the Delamar and Dry Lake valleys, the first two Lincoln County basins from which groundwater will be drawn. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Business)
Feds told to revise opinion on humpback chub May 28, 2009
Glen Canyon Dam straddles the Arizona-Utah border, backing up the Colorado River that runs through the Grand Canyon to form Lake Powell. Since 1963, the dam has blocked sediment from the Colorado from flowing downstream, turning the once muddy and warm river into a cool, clear environment that helped speed the extinction of four fish species and push two others near the edge. (AZCentral -- News)
Hidden resort to open at Lake Powell May 16, 2009
SALT LAKE CITY - The developer of an Amanresort - part of a network of exotic getaways for the world's richest people - says it will open near Lake Powell in September. The resort, tucked into a redrock amphitheater near Big Water, Utah, will charge thousands of dollars a night for a room. (AZCentral -- Business)
MT senators slowing spread of 'pay to play' fees May 13, 2009
Elsewhere, there are now toll booths for entrance to areas, such as Cottonwood Canyon, Arizona and Lake Powell at Bullfrog. Many USFS campgrounds have been given to concessionaires, and fees are raised, and the concessionaires are only concerned about money and higher fees. (Missoulian, MT)
Lake Powell boating shortcut reopens May 9, 2009
PAGE - A popular shortcut that allows boaters on Lake Powell to get from its largest marina to its most popular beaches and coves has reopened after a deepening project. The National Park Service announced that the Castle Rock cut just north of the Wahweap marina reopened on Friday as a combination of rising lake levels and an eight-foot deeper channel combined to make the passage safe. (AZCentral -- News)
Fishing report May 7, 2009
At Lake Powell, reports indicate that bass and crappie fishing is excellent lake wide and huge numbers of smallmouth are being caught in the San Juan River arm. Striped bass action is slow at the dam, but the fish appear to be holding in the backs of canyons in 25 feet of water. (AZCentral -- Sports)
Body of missing boater found at Lake Powell Apr 28, 2009
SALT LAKE CITY Search crews have found the body of an Arizona man missing since Saturday after a boat with six people aboard sank in Lake Powell in southern Utah ... Boating conditions were difficult on Lake Powell on Saturday. (AZCentral -- News)
Pipeline plan takes shape (57) Apr 9, 2009
LaramieResident wrote on Apr 1, 2009 10:54 AM:" No doubt, instead of addressing the underlying issues of water shortage, Colorado just keeps looking at ways to get more water. Why don't they quit building golf courses and planting sod (instead of xeriscaping like Vegas does) in every development? They need to pass laws to conserve water instead of stealing water from the Green/Colorado River Basin. The Green flows for a whopping 30 miles or so through that crappy state, yet they plan on taking a... (Casper Star-Tribune)
Economy pinches some students' spring break plans Mar 14, 2009
Last year for spring break, Fetzer went on a trip to Lake Powell in Utah, spending sunny days on a boat. "But I did want to save money this year by not going anywhere, so I just came home," she said. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Water battle rages at Grand Canyon Feb 22, 2009
Conservation groups say the Interior Department tailored the experiment, a four-day flush of water from Lake Powell down the Colorado River, to appease providers whose power is generated by Glen Canyon Dam. The providers have long complained about the money lost whenever changes are made in the way water is released from the dam. (AZCentral -- News)
Romantic AZ spots for Valentine's or any day. Feb 8, 2009
Book your cruise through Lake Powell Resorts and Marinas ... Details: Lake Powell Resorts and Marinas, 888-896-3829, www. (AZCentral -- Travel)
