On October 15, 1956, the first blast occurred and the construction of Glen Canyon Dam was officially underway. Before that date, the site was virtually inaccessible and construction crews were forced to drive 200 miles to cross from one side of the Glen Canyon to the other.
Page, AZ LandmarksA few miles east of Page on the Navajo Reservation exists the most photographed slot canyon in northern Arizona. Over thousands of years, wind and water scoured a narrow crevice in the mesa to form a slot canyon in two sections. Upper Antelope Canyon measures a quarter mile long and 130
Page, AZ Natural AttractionsLake Powell National is referred to as the "Crown Jewel" of golf in Northern Arizona. A new championship 18-hole course was built by the City of Page in 1995. Don't let the designation "public" scare you, it'
Page, AZ Golf CoursesIt was 1869. Ten men in four boats were about to embark on a journey that would cover almost 1,000
Page, AZ Famous PeopleAn oversized yet accurate replica of the long boat used by John Wesley Powell on the Colorado River is on the front lawn of Page's only history museum. The boat was featured in the Disney Movie, "Ten Who Dared." Within the museum, you can see sketches, photos and other memorabilia of Powell'
Page, AZ MuseumsAn oversized yet accurate replica of the long boat used by John Wesley Powell on the Colorado River is on the front lawn of P...
St. Michael Historical Museum is housed in an old mission listed on the National Register of Historic Places. It prov...
The "Window Rock" itself, carved by centuries of wind, sand, and water, is 47 feet in diameter and is a major tourist attract...