Now that Utah’s summer temperatures are hitting the 90s, it’s time to head for the lake for some recreation. Explore Lake Powell this year to cool off, fish, boat and have a blast. Here are 17 ways to enjoy Lake Powell:
- Rent a houseboat. You’ll find one that’s the right size for your group and your budget.
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- Rent an inflatable toy and go for a bumpy ride.
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- Learn how to water ski!
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- Navigate through one of the many side canyons.
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- Build a sand castle…or a sand fortress.
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- Explore via sailboat…
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7…kayak…
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8…ski boat…
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9…or personal watercraft.
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- Check out ancient ruins like this Anasazi site near Explorer Canyon.
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- Catch your dinner!
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- Build a campfire and hang out with your friends and family.
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- Hike Antelope Canyon and enjoy the remarkable rock formations of this slot canyon.
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- Do some cliff diving.
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- Visit Glen Canyon Dam.
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- View Lake Powell from the top of the slippery slide on your houseboat…
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17…Or view it upside down, if you’ve got the skills.
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Have you visited Lake Powell? Share your photos with us!
Robert Shea/flickr
Philms/flickr
Vanessa C (EY)/flickr
Marilyn M./flickr
Malcolm Surgenor/flickr
Curtis Fry/flickr
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Richard Franklin/flickr
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