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Lake Powell

AZ
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Ranked #105 of 1,158 attractions in Arizona
Type: Bodies of Water
Activities: Motor-boating, Kayaking
Description: Straddling northern Arizona and southern Utah, Lake Powell and the surrounding Glen Canyon National Recreation Area offer many leisure activities.
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Las Vegas, Nevada
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16 attraction reviews
Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 9, 2013

My wife & I took a 52 mile one way boat ride on Lake Powell to Rainbow Bridge. The landscape along the lake was breathtaking. My wife got some spectacular photos, the best of which were reflections when she caught the angle of the sun just right.

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Amesbury, United Kingdom
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 16, 2013

we rented kayaks at antelope point marina. there weren't a lot of staff around so we did have trouble trying to figure out where to rent the kayak so that took a while. eventually we got two double kayaks and turned left out of the marina and headed for antelope canyon. it was a beautiful route. we paddled slowly for... More

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Sudbury, Massachusetts
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19 attraction reviews
Reviews in 23 cities Reviews in 23 cities
29 helpful votes 29 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 11, 2013

We've found nothing to compare with a houseboat vacation at Lake Powell. Think of the Grand Canyon full of water with all those canyons and formations reflected in the deep blue of the sky. It is silent and awesome as you float in your houseboat throught the massive center of the Lake or wind your way into the narrow canyons... More

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Draper, Utah
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Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 26, 2013

We love to go to Lake Powell and I have gone many times. Rent a Houseboat out of Bullfrog Marina and drive it until you find a canyon where you can park it. It is so big you can usually find somewhere that nobody else is. It is beautiful there and has many cliffs of red rock and sand. It... More

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Rome, Italy
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231 attraction reviews
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2 of 5 stars Reviewed February 24, 2013

well,maybe i read too many interesting things about this lake and i expected a lot, maybe too much or maybe i simply went to the wrong deck cos the one where i was was quite spoiling. maybe i simply went to the wrong place...

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Santa Clarita, California
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 17, 2013

6 friends, 2 bass boats, 50+ foot houseboat, weeklong fishing trip out of Wahweap. The natural beauty of the lake is awe inspiring. You can find places to stop and be the only boats in the area for the entire trip,or you can search out more popular areas and share with like minded adventurers. A great trip and lots of... More

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Springfield
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed November 17, 2012

We rented a high speed pontoon boat that was plenty fast for skiing and tubing, yet comfortable enough for us to spend the entire day on the lake. Lake Powell is okay for fishing, but the real prize is to tour the canyons and sightsee this incredibly beautiful lake. Next time we will get a houseboat and sleep on the... More

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London, United Kingdom
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Reviews in 28 cities Reviews in 28 cities
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed October 27, 2012

most bits you can swim in but places like horseshoe bend you cannot because it is like 200 feet below the red rock

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Tucson, Arizona
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Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
19 helpful votes 19 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed October 15, 2012

A Lake Powell houseboat adventure had been on our "bucket list" for some time so we booked a boat with another couple the first week in October from the Bullfrog Marina. The weather was lovely and the scenery spectacular. The fact that it was the end of their season may have contributed to the down side of our experience. Upon... More

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carmel california
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed October 4, 2012

Very much enjoyed the Canyons Adventure Cruise out of Wahweap Marina. Leisurely cruise past marinas with huge houseboats, past unusual rock formations, and up narrow canyons. Nice way to see the lake if you don't have or want to rent your own boat. It can be very hot on the top deck if sitting in the sun, and you can't... More

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