Deep in the heart of the canyon country, Glen Canyon National Recreation Area offers boundless opportunities for water-based and backcountry recreation. Stretching from Lee's Ferry in Arizona to the Orange Cliffs of southern Utah, Glen Canyon offers scenic vistas, geologic wonders, and a sweeping panorama of human history. The controversy surrounding the construction of Glen Canyon Dam and the creation of Lake Powell contributed to the birth of the modern environmental movement. Formed by one of the world's highest dams, Lake Powell stretches 186 miles along the old Colorado River channel, presenting a shoreline of 1,960 miles; total area of Glen Canyon NRA is over 1,200,000 acres. There are numerous backcountry hiking routes in the Escalante and Orange Cliffs areas. Tours are offered to Rainbow Bridge, and a guided tour of Glen Canyon Dam.

Cactus, including prickly pear, blackbush, and grasses dominate the vegetation. Spring or summer moisture prompts the lupine and Indian paintbrush to bloom. Pinyon and juniper trees grow at higher elevations. Animals include coyotes and foxes. Shaded spring-fed alcoves in side canyons provide habitat for deer, beaver, ferns, cattails, cottonwoods, willows, eagles, and canyon wrens.

• Bullfrog Bay -
• Escalante -
• Halls Crossing -
• Hite -
• Lees Ferry -
• Orange Cliffs -
• Rainbow Bridge National Monument -
• Wahweap/Glen Canyon Dam -

• Take a boat tour to the geologic wonder known as Rainbow Bridge, a place of continuing ceremonial importance to native peoples.
• Encounter ancient rock art on hidden canyon walls in the deep backcountry of the Escalante and Orange Cliffs.
• Run your boat up giant Lake Powell and explore the slickrock vastness of the heart of the Southwest canyon country from your own campsites along the shore.