Glen Canyon · Utah & Arizona

Lake Powell Insider

Practical guides to Glen Canyon's big water

Field Guides

Houseboat routes, marina notes, and slot-canyon hikes — kept current as the water line moves.

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When to Visit Lake Powell: Season by Season

Summer is hot and busy, autumn is the quiet favorite, and spring is cheap for a reason nobody mentions until you are out in it. What each season actually trades away.

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Planning Antelope Canyon and Rainbow Bridge

The two most photographed places near Lake Powell both require somebody else's permission to visit. Neither is a spontaneous stop, and each fails in its own way.

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What to Know Before Renting a Houseboat

A Lake Powell houseboat is a rental you drive yourself, park on a beach, and are responsible for. Here is what first-timers wish they had understood before booking.

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Lake Powell Marinas: Which One to Launch From

Lake Powell is long, and there is no road along it. The access point you pick decides which half of the lake you actually see — here is what sits near each one.

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