8 Reasons to Visit Page, Arizona
They've topped the charts on every travel site and on every social feed in recent years. These are some of the iconic gems of Page, Arizona.
Horseshoe Bend
Horseshoe Bend
A short but intense 1.25 mile roundtrip hike will lead you to this geological masterpiece. Horseshoe Bend was carved out over millennia by the Colorado River as the waters made their way through the Grand Canyon. With a 1,000 drop off the side of a cliff and no guard rails to speak of, watch your footing.
Rainbow Bridge National Monument
Just over the state border lies Rainbow Bridge, the world's largest natural bridge, that is considered to be sacred by the Navajo. You can access Rainbow Bridge by boat, foot or horseback but you need a permit from the Navajo Nation first as it is located on reservation land. You can read more about it here.
Upper Antelope Canyon
Antelope Canyon
Antelope Canyon is a set of two slot canyons on Navajo lands, Upper and Lower Antelope Canyon. Their beauty is unlike anything on this Earth. Accessible by guided tour only, I will be providing a separate blog on this experience soon!
Tower Butte
Tower Butte can only be experienced by helicopter which makes it that much more special. You'll enjoy panoramic views and interpretive information about the Navajo culture at 5,000 feet above sea level. For more on booking a tour, read here.
Lake Powell
Lake Powell
Lake Powell is part of Glen Canyon National Recreation Area that encompasses 1.25 million acres. It is actually a reservoir that straddles the Arizona/Utah border. Its red canyon walls in contrast with the aquamarine waters make Lake Powell seem incredibly surreal and unimaginably large.
seems impossibly large
Page Rimview Trail
The Page Rimview Trail is a 10-mile loop but it's a very easy hike. The northern part of the trail offers expansive views of Lake Powell and as you head south you'll come across gorgeous desert scenery and beautiful wildflowers. Read more about it here.
Glen Canyon Dam Overlook
Glen Canyon Dam Overlook
The Glen Canyon Dam has been considered controversial for many reasons. In truth, I consider that all the more reason to visit and decide for yourself. Regardless of your opinion, it's hard to argue with a view like this.
Vermillion Cliffs National Monument
This 294,000-acre monument is unspoiled and other worldly. This national monument encompasses Paria Canyon, Coyotes Buttes North (you might know this as "The "Wave"), Coyotes Buttes South and Vermillion Cliffs. Read more about the monument and the necessary permits here.
Safe travels,
V.