More Ideas for Fun
Looking for a few more activities to do while visiting Lake Powell? Here are a few to get you started:
Lake Powell National Golf Course
Enjoy 18 holes of championship golf on a world-class course just minutes from Lake Powell Resort in Page, AZ. Tee times are generally open and the fees are very reasonable. Visit Lake Powell National Golf Course website to learn more.
Lake Powell Explorer Program
Lake Powell Resorts & Marinas interpretive staff has developed The Lake Powell Explorer program. Complimentary to families that are guests of the resort, campers or houseboaters, the Explorer program has fun-filled, educational, age-appropriate activities designed for parents and children to do together. The activities include Discovery Hikes, Word Puzzles, a field trip to Glen Canyon Dam Visitor Center, and Alphabet Hunt. All activities were created to teach kids about Lake Powell as a national resource, about the flora and animals indigenous to the area, and safety. The Lake Powell Explorer pack includes a parent's guide, maps, a badge and completion certificate. Ask at the front desk for your complimentary Lake Powell Explorer pack.
Horseback Riding
Saddle up and get ready for some western adventure! Join our trail rides in the rugged beauty of the Grand Staircase Escalante National Monument and explore the dramatic landscape. Call 928-660-2674 or visit Paria Canyon Guest Ranch website for more information.
Carl Hayden Visitor Center (at the Glen Canyon Dam)
Tours of the Dam are available year-round, provided by the Glen Canyon Natural History Association. For current tour information call 928.608.6072. Children are invited to become a Junior Ranger and receive a badge. See a National Park Service Ranger or call the visitor center at 928.608.6404 for general information.
John Wesley Powell Museum
Open Monday-Friday from 9-5, this museum has something to offer for all ages. Interactive and informative, visitors will learn about dinosaurs, geology, history and Native American culture. Go back in time.
"Discover the West" Ranger Program
The National Park Service provides free Ranger programs at the outdoor amphitheater in Wahweap campground. Friday and Saturday evenings, Memorial Day through Labor Day. Discover the West.
Water Sports and Swimming
Both the Wahweap and Bullfrog Marina have a wide variety of water sports rentals. You can rent jet skis, power boats, kayaks, swimming gear and everything you need to plan a day filled with fun activities to do under the sun and by the lake.
Vermilion Cliffs Guided Hiking Tours
Circle Tours offers day and half day guided hiking, photo and vehicle trips on the Vermilion Cliffs National monument. We offer 7 different tours daily for all skill levels for this remote geological wonder. This is a family friendly tour but we can also cater to the more aggressive outdoor enthusiast and hike/climb all day. We are US Govt approved and licensed to operate in this park and would be proud to show you around the area. Call today for a tour at 928 691 0166 or check out our photos for more info.