After departing from the Grand Canyon we made our way towards Lake Powell, a reservoir that sits on top of the border between Arizona and Utah. It's a major vacationing spot for people as it provides a waterscape oasis in the middle of the desert climate.
But before we arrived in Page, Arizona, we happened upon Horseshoe Bend. Horseshoe Bend is an iconic and unique view of the Colorado River as it winds through the Grand Canyon. It has a impressive appearance because from the top of the Canyon you can see the river make a U-turn around a bend in the rock and it is truly a sight to see. When I was looking into stops and locations for the trip I really wanted to see this place. But I got mixed up and thought it was further away from all of our set destinations. I was wrong when we happened be 2 minutes out from Page when I saw "Horsebend Overlook". I yelled for my dad to pull into the spacious parking lot where many people were already making the trek up a sandy dune.
I'm so glad I spotted it and we were able to see it. It is a must if you ever venture out that way. But be prepared with water and good shows because it is a decent 3/4th mile hike to the overlook. It is well worth it.
We then arrived in Page and headed to our first stop, which was a tour of the Antelope Canyons, another iconic site in this area and the world. You won't believe some/all of the pictures I took in this place. It was awe-inspiring. In order to enter the Canyon you need to book a reservation as it is on Navajo land. But like Horseshoe Bend, it is well worth the trip and in this case, money.
We rode in a jeep through town and the outskirts and through a desert into the Navajo land. We stopped outside a slit in the Canyon wall. Before entering, our guide, Irene, told us the proper camera settings to fully capture the images and sights inside. This was necessary because it is out of this world. She guided us through and showed us amazing scenery that you thought wasn't possible. She told us of the lore and tragedy that surround this Canyon and how the opening of this Canyon cursed the Navajo people with a drought that has lasted for decades.
You will just have to see the pictures and maybe see for yourself to believe it to be real.
From there we went to a great BBQ place and listened to some great music and later caught the sunset at an overlook.
The next day we spent on Lake Powell where we boated, tubed and wake boarded. It was mind-boggling to be on a lake in this type of environment and the heat we were experiencing.
Slightly sunburnt and extremely exhausted, we packed up and left for Zion, which is whole new world in and of itself.
Heard this song played live in Page and it really hit home for this location. Also, it's a classic.
(Above): Horseshoe Bend.
(Above): Entrance into the lower Antelope Canyon.
(Above): Lost in the Light.
(Above & Below): The Candle in Antelope Canyon.
(Above): Awesome BBQ.
(Above): City lights. Night lights.
(Above): Horseshoe Bend at night.
(Above): My dad gets credit for clicking the shutter.
(Above): Missing a lot of water here. Save the environment.