Super-fantastic Journeys

 Page Arizona was established as a temporary work camp in 1957 when the Glen Canyon Dam was being constructed.  Now it serves as a hub for many of the outdoor activities that are in this area of Southern Utan and Northern Arizona.  We planned our trip to have about 24 hours to explore the area around Page Arizona, and now I realize that you could spend a week or more here and still not experience everything the area has to offer.  The town has just over 7,000 full-time residents and is all about tourism in the area. Where to Stay: There are numerous places to stay while you are in page with a wide range of pricing.  The hotels have been built along the north side of town on the hill so that they can claim to have a view of Lake Powell as a part of their marketing. We stayed in the Courtyard by Marriott Page at Lake Powell .  Wow, I would hate to be the one who answers the phone and has to say that name a hundred times a day.  The Courtyard is a very typical property for Marriott and t

When you see pictures of Antelope Canyon you cannot help to put it on your bucket lists of places you want to experience first hand.  The great news is that this is an easily accessbile item from your list that you can experience with a trip to Page, AZ. Antelope Canyon is a slot canyon that has been created in the sandstone by floodwaters that come from the surrounding area when it rains.  The rainwater is funneled into this thin canyon through a small crack in the and as it's path is constricted into a smaller space, the force of the water carves the slot canyon.  As you stand inside the canyon you can see the waves of rock that have been created by the water flow.  At times the canyon is only wide enough for a single person to walk through and then it will open up into a small room.  The walls can reach up to 120 feet above you and they can limit the light, or at just the right moment the suns rays will find that path through the rocks and create a single ray of light to the can

 If you have ever sat in your office looking at the Microsoft screen saver and said to yourself that you want to visit one of those photo locations before then Horseshoe Bend is an easy and accessible trail that will take you to one of those locations.  Horseshoe Bend is a location where the Colorado River makes a 270-degree bend, carving out a landscape that is inspiring and unforgettable.  You can easily combine a Horseshoe Bend hike with a trip to Upper Antelope Canyon in a single day and still have time to travel to your next location. Horseshoe Bend Trail Distance: 1.4 miles Trail Type: Out and Back Elevation Gain: 380 feet Time: 45 minutes Difficulty: easy All Trails Map The trailhead is well built out now due to the number of people who visit this location.  There is lots of parking available and there is an entry fee of $10 now.  While Horseshoe Bend is technically in the Glen Canyon Recreation Area, the National Park Pass does not work for entry to the trail.  The trailhead is