We actually loved our keep on the Grand Canyon. Karens’s well being has deteriorated and we mentioned returning dwelling. Our authentic plans had been to go to Utah subsequent and see Zion Nationwide Park amongst others and work our manner dwelling by way of Colorado Springs. As a substitute we agreed to 1 extra vacation spot earlier than returning. We selected to go to Web page AZ which is simply over 138 miles away, however extra importantly two thousand toes decrease in elevation to assist Karen’s respiratory. Essentially the most direct path to Web page is thru the Grand Canyon Park, so we needed to set off early to beat any lengthy traces of individuals making an attempt to get into the park. I used to be positive to prime off the automobiles battery the night time earlier than so we may head straight out.
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We received to Web page by noon, Web page is one hour forward of Grand Canyon so we did lose an hour on the journey up. It’s near the place the time zone modifications so the automobile, telephones and our watches couldn’t agree what time it was. We reserved a room at a resort after we arrived however they weren’t capable of settle for early check-in, they stated to not come again till at the very least 3pm.
Horseshoe Bend and Glen Canyon Dam
We examined the map and determined to take a look at Glen Canyon Dam. As we had been driving we noticed an indication for the Horseshoe Bend Overlook which is on the Colorado river. We pulled over, the overlook is on Tribal Lands so we paid a $10 entry price. After parking we found the overlook was a 1 1/2 mile stroll, and it was 90 F. Karen selected to stay within the automobile and I headed off with loads of water and my hat.
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For those who look carefully sufficient you will notice at the very least three faces on the rock face. I can discover three can you discover extra? This was a completely unplanned cease, I didn’t even know that is the place this well-known portion of the Colorado River is. Good to come back throughout stuff considerably at random, it’s extra satisfying that manner. The little white specks on the river are folks floating downstream on kayaks. This overlook was a excessive one for positive at over 1,100 above the river.
Then we continued our approach to to Dam.
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The colour of the water is attractive. We took within the dam and it was nonetheless too early to check-in into the resort. We regarded on the map within the automobile and noticed a small city with a marina on the lake. We headed in direction of Wahweep.
Wahweep Marina and Lake Powell
To our shock the Wahweep recreation Space is a Nationwide Park. We used our senior move to get in and drove to the primary overlook. Wow, simply wow, the view was gorgeous. The blue water in opposition to the purple rocks was very photogenic. Lake Powell water stage could be very low, about 150 toes decrease than regular at 30% of capability. This water stage is significantly up from the place it was this time final 12 months.
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We may see the Marina and drove down there from the overlook. You couldn’t actually see the marina as soon as you bought shut and we misplaced our curiosity. The overlooks had been the actual prize right here. We didn’t notice it however we had been simply 1/2 mile from the Utah state line, so we didn’t fairly make it to Utah. So shut.
Midpoint of our journey
This level marked the tip of our outward journey and from this level ahead we’d begin our journey dwelling.