What to do on your Lake Powell Vacation!

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What to Do on Your
Lake Powell Vacation!
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Lake Powell
A History
Located on the border between Utah and Arizona,
Lake Powell is the second largest man-made
reservoir in the United States. Created as a
result of the flooding of Glen Canyon in 1963, it
now attracts over 2 million visitors a year.
Known for its sparkling waters and geological
formations, learn more about this majestic wonder
in the next few pages.
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Tower Butte

• During your Lake Powell visit, be sure to visit
  Tower Butte. Formed over millions of years, Tower
  Butte sits 5,000 feet above sea level on the
  south shore of Lake Powell and Monument Valley
  Navajo Tribal Park. Only accessible by
  helicopter, the plateau offers 360 degree views
  of the surrounding area.

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Rainbow Bridge
See the Sights

• Named Nonnezoshe or rainbow turned to stone
  by the Navajo people, the Rainbow Bridge is a
  sacred formation carved by wind, sand and
  streams. The tallest natural bridge in the world,
  it stands 290 feet high and 275 feet wide.

Tucked away in Lake Powells surrounding canyons,
its accessibly by hiking or a boat ride across
the lake.
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Monument Valley

• A short distance away from Lake Powell is
  Monument Valley. An iconic staple of western
  films, it defined the image of the American West
  for a generation. Famous for its stratified
  buttes, the valley contains multiple natural
  formations. As part of the Monument Valley Navajo
  Tribal Park, visitors can have a guided tour of
  the area or fly over it by going on an airplane
  tour.

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Glen Canyon
The canyon that holds Lake Powell, Glen Canyon is
located north of the Grand Canyon. Rich in
archaeological and biological findings, it was a
major scientific resource for scientists around
the world. At over 1.2 million acres, it provides
endless opportunities for water, hiking and
aerial activities.
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Activities
Plane Tour

• A vast wonderland, get an all encompassing view
  of Lake Powell and its famous surrounding sites
  by taking a Papillon plane tour.
• What to Expect
• Departure from Page Municipal Airport
• Depending on the trip, passengers will see Lake
  Powell, Rainbow Bridge, Glen Canyon Dam and
  Navajo Monument Valley
• Great for budding photographers, families and
  nature lovers

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Helicopter

• Only accessible by helicopter, Tower Butte offers
  panoramic scenes of Lake Powell, Glen Canyon,
  Kaiparowitz Plateau and more.
• What to Expect
• Departure from Page Municipal Airport
• Enjoy educational information about the Navajo
  culture and relationship with the area
• Take exclusive photographs with your friends and
  family

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Lodging

• The city of Page, Arizona offers comfortable and
  affordable lodging for Lake Powell visitors. From
  hotels, resorts, RV parks and campgrounds, youll
  find everything you need to make your stay as
  memorable and relaxing as possible. Better yet,
  get an up and close view of the lake by renting a
  houseboat. Theyre great for large families,
  couples and get-togethers amongst friends.

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Contact Us

• As the worlds largest and oldest sightseeing
  company, Papillon has been the most trusted name
  in aerial tourism since 1965. Flying over 600,000
  passengers a year, they offer their guests a
  unique and fresh perspective on the natural world
  around them.
• To book your next Papillon tour, please contact
  them at
• www.papillon.com(888)635-7272