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Take A Trip Down Glen Canyon

Photographs of legendary Glen Canyon (before the dam)

Described by John Wesley Powell as a “land of beauty and glory”, and by Edward Abbey as “a portion of Earth’s original paradise”, magnificent Glen Canyon and its unique side canyons are unlike any in the world. Waterfalls, hanging gardens, spectacular narrows, arches, painted grottos, and picturesque alcoves abounded in the more than 125 unique side canyons. Glen Canyon also holds many secrets from the past, with more than 3000 documented ruins from ancient cultures.

Recent photos of the restoring canyon

The current drought in the Southwest, which is not unprecedented in recent history, has drawn the water levels of Lake Powell down by more than 60%, exposing hundreds of miles of “lost” side canyons and more than forty miles of the Colorado River itself. In addition, the record low water levels have shown that Glen Canyon and its side canyons possess an incredible capacity for rapid restoration.

Satellite images of Lake Powell

See satellite images of Lake Powell taken by John Dohrenwend

Glen Canyon Area Map (pdf) 11 MB
Glen Canyon Area Map (jpg) 1.3 MB

Download a Glen Canyon area map showing the dam and the rivers back up through the southern part of Utah. This map shows the old course of the River on top of what is now Lake Powell. The download is in pdf form and is 11MB.

Stories and Adventures in Glen Canyon

We’ve added this new section for those of you who want to share your experiences in Glen Canyon, as well as for those who want to hear about other folks’ adventures. To submit your story for us to add to the list, please email us.

Read Guy Blynn's account of the April 2, 2004 Coyote Gulch GCI Field Trip

Links to other sites with Glen Canyon Photos:
www.jameskay.com
www.eliasbutler.com

http://home.pacifier.com/~ppenn/glenstart.html