Gateway
FREE
SUMMER 2016
to Canyon Country
A guide to Page, Lake Powell, Kanab and the Grand Circle
THE BEST VIEW IN THE WORLD
CHALLENGING HIKE WORTH THE EFFORT
LIVING LIKE THE NAVAJO
ENJOY A NIGHT WITHOUT TECHNOLOGY
FUN FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY
LAKE POWELL HAS SOMETHING FOR ALL AGES
Lake Powell Page, Ariz.
Winter Hours: 2nd week in November - end of February 9:00 am - 3:00 pm (Tours begin at 9:15 am) 7 Days a Week
Summer Hours:
March 1 - 2nd week in November 8:00 am - 4:00 pm (Tours begin at 8:15 am) 7 Days a Week Hiking Tours Depart Every 1/2 Hour
$2800 Adults Per Person. Includes Navajo Parks Permit Fee.
$1800 Children 8-12 Years Old. Per Person. Includes Navajo Parks Permit Fee.
0-7 Years FREE
All Tours Are Guided THINGS TO BRING: HIKERS:
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SLEEP INN & SUITES SLEEP INN & SUITES
Set against the dazzling Glen Canyon Overlook off Highway 89, the Sleep Inn & Suites® hotel in Page puts guests close to gorgeous Arizona landmarks like Horseshoe Bend and Rainbow Bridge. This non-smoking affordable Page hotel is also near attractions like: t "OUFMPQF $BOZPO t -BLF 1PXFMM t 8BIXFBQ 0WFSMPPPL t +PIO 8FTMFZ 1PXFMM .VTFVN t 8BUFS )PMFT $BOZPO 8F XBOU ZPV UP GFFM SFGSFTIFE XIFO ZPV TUBZ XJUI VT that’s why our indoor heated pool and whirlpool is a great place to relax. Our exercise room is the perfect place to keep your endorphins going.
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Page, AZ
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is produced three times a year by the staff of the Lake Powell Chronicle, P.O. BOX 1716, Page, AZ 86040.
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Phone 928.645.8888 Fax 928.645.2209 Publisher/Editor David Rupkalvis drupkalvis@lakepowellchronicle.com editor@lakepowellchronicle.com
Contributors Jamie Brough Steven Law
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Steven enjoying the overlook after hiking to Winds Wept Mesa. Photo by George Hardeen
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Summer 2016
Best View in the World Page 17
Cover photo / Steven Law Steven Law took this photo on top of Winds Wept Bay. Read about the hike to the top of the canyon and the “best view in the world” on page 17.
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Living Like the Navajo Most Beautiful Place Rimview Trail Lake Powell map Canyon Country map
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Page area map City of Page map City of Kanab map Western Legends Stargazing in Kanab
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Panguitch ‘Round the Bend Bored in the Canyon Warm Creek Bay Fun for the family
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LIVING LIKE THE NAVAJO
Laia Valle from Sevilla, Spain, relaxes at one of the sheepwagons rented out to visitors at Shash Dinè who want a native Navajo experience. With no Internet, Wifi or electricity, a visit to Shash Dinè is a true experience of stepping back into the past.
COLORADO RIVER DISCOVERY Full Espresso Bar Frozen Blended Drinks 7 a.m. - 3 p.m. Call Ins Welcome
928-645-9175
Outdoor Hiking & Summer Sandals
Sandwiches
Inside Colorado River Discovery across from City Park - 130 6th Ave., Page, AZ Colorado River Discovery is an authorized concessioner of the National Park Service, Glen Canyon National Recreation Area.
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Glamping Navajo style during a visit to Shash Dinè story AND PHOTOs by Steven Law/Staff
T up onto a hook above your
surrounded by has some of
The view from Shash Dinè showcases the desert as well as cliffs and bluffs in the distance.
Great Wall of China Chinese Buffet
Open Monday through Sunday 11 am - 10 pm Daily Lunch Buffet 11 am - 3:30 Daily Dinner Buffet 3:30 - 10 pm
Full Menu & All You Can Eat Buffet ALL DAY LONG!
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IF YOU GO antelope there. It also served
feel free to pet the ones that
and look around. I suggest
people.
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Dana and Roo Law enjoy meeting a horse while spending the afternoon and night at Shash Din
bats appear overhead. a herd of sheep and goats under 3. red due to dust or smoke
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Part of the allure of visiting Shash Dinè is the opportunity to see the animals on the working ranch.
For Your Health Care Needs... Away From Home!
Canyonlands Urgent Care Walk-In Clinic
Open Monday through Saturday, 8 am - 6 pm (excluding holidays) No appointments needed... Walk-In 440 N. Navajo Drive Call 928.645.1700 Page, AZ
Lake Powell Medical Center Family Practice
Open Monday through Friday 7:30 am - 6 pm (excluding holidays) For Appointment
Call 928.645.8123
Sliding Fee Schedule Available
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guests with nature and the Navajo lifestyle.
good. It has been a long day for
to take our daughter to bed
has already fallen asleep after to travel parts of northern spread them out on top of our
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“MOST BEAUTIFUL PLACE” Camping on Winds Wept Mesa
story AND PHOTOS by Steven Law/GATEWAY to Canyon Country
I level as a pool table.
on top of the mesa have a
George Hardeen powers up one of an endless series of hills on his way to the campsite. The scenery at the end of the trail is one of the best in the world, but the scenery along the way is quite nice, too. www.GatewaytoCanyonCountry.com 17
George Hardeen drinks his coffee and takes in the view after spending a windswept night atop Winds Wept Mesa.
take us up a steep sand dune.
return.
tells me. soak our bandanas before
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Antelope Slot Canyon Tours “It’s Not Just the Tour, It’s the Experience!” Our Company provides more options. BY CHIEF TSOSIE AND HIS GUIDES
Our knowledgeable Guides are Native to Antelope Canyon area!
Cathedral Canyon Hiking Tours 2 1/2 hours
Chief Tsosie awaits your call
For Reservations
Pickup service available from Page hotels.
928-645-5594
Ask about our Native Culture Experiences
10%
OFF TOURS
at 6:30 am, 8:30 am, 1:00 pm, 3:00 pm, 5:00 pm
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One of the many lacy ridges of sandstone that gives Lacy Ridges its name.
and other hazards she leaves
am I.
the temperature drops from
threshold moments.
George.
southern edge and purvey the
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future. pulls out the rest of the stuff
overlook. bottle. says.
thousand feet to the floor
salmon. he says.
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COMMERCIAL BOAT STORAGE FOR SALE – Lake Powell area All Water Craft Storage represents an excellent opportunity to acquire a newer 100% leased Class A boat / marine storage facility in a superb commercial location. Not typical warehouse storage, each of these private units are secured, with power and water available. Priced to sell.
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off the other and resume my
After a long hike in the desert heat the author takes a break at the edge of paradise.
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Our boat rental and gas prices help you enjoy your Lake Powell vacation even more. You can launch our boats at Wahweap Marina, Stateline or Antelope Marina, but you won’t have to fill up at the higher-priced stations. We provide affordable power boats, open bow and cabin cruiser boats, jet skis, water skis, and wakeboards. scramble no matter how old you are.
WATER TOYS
From $20/Day Rent any of our boats for 7 days and your water toy is free (subject to availability)! All water toy rentals include rope, safety flag and ski vests for hours of water fun. The teens in your group may want to give our wakeboards, kneeboards, and wakeskate a try. And everyone should try skiing. All ski rentals include two skis, one can be used as a slalom. Make a reservation: https://skyliteboatrentals.com/ reservations.php Offering Inside Boat Storage and all marine service needs.
THE BEST WAY TO SEE LAKE POWELL
AND GLEN CANYON NATIONAL RECREATION AREA
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NOT-SO-HIDDEN SECRET Rimview Trail a gem for bikers, hikers
story by Jamie Brough, Photos by David Rupkalvis/GATEWAY to Canyon Country
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The Rimview Trail around Page provides many views of Lake Powell and the region.
At the End of Your Day ...
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Great Store - Great Service
Your hometown Hardware Store for over 41 years.
Property Direct (877) 525-3769 Toll Free Lake Powell Days Inn & Suites 961 Hwy 89, Box 3910, Page, AZ 86040
Nationwide Reservations 1 (800) DAYSINN
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The Rimview Trail wanders past the Lake Powell National Golf Course, offering views over Page.
Ski Boats Fishing Boats Personal Watercraft PONTOON BOATS
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be a tad sandy or rough to
around the southernmost end
uneven so that you have to among them.
at the nearest eatery.
Mike & Lynn Peterson Full service facility!! All makes & models We service RV coach interiors & under the hood: Fridges, a/c, water heater and more.
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only as long as they are of
smells and sounds of the
you and your partner safe.
brought along dogs or
Wildlife can be seen throughout the Rimview Trail. Rabbits may be the most common sight, but a variety of birds, lizards, bobcats, coyotes and maybe even snakes can be seen. So if you are walking or riding the trail, keep a close eye out.
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KEN’S TOURS We are located approximately 2.5 miles east of Page, Arizona on HWY 98. See the map on page 29 in this magazine. GPS Location: N 36 Degrees 54’ 9� W 111 Degrees 24’ 39� Take highway 98 toward Kaibeto and turn left on Navajo Route N22B (Antelope Point Road) for about 1/4 mile. The entrance sign is on the left. Bus Tours are Welcome! We have plenty of parking space.
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SUMMER HOURS
Rates and fees are subject to change.
WINTER HOURS
FOR PHOTOGRAPHERS: $50 Per person (ages 16 and Older ONLY) ($42 for pass fee and $8 for Navajo Nation Park Fee) Professional/Avid Photographers REQUIRED EQUIPMENT: SLR camera or DSLR camera, medium or large format WITH a tripod for each individual that is joining the photo tour. This is now a guided Photo Tour of Lower Antelope Canyon. (Group size of 8-10 People)
Highway 89 to Flagstaff is OPEN. See road maps on pages 28, 29, 30 and 32.
Colorado River
Glen Canyon Dam
Antelope Point Marina & Launch Ramp
West Canyon
Last Chance Bay
Padre Bay
Navajo Canyon
Warm Creek Bay
City of Page, Arizona
Antelope Canyon
Antelope Island
Wahweap Bay
Wahweap Marina
Hwy 89 to Kanab, Utah
Wahweap Marina
Hole-InThe-Rock
Rainbow Bridge National Monument
Dangling Rope Marina
Rock Creek
Escalante River
San Juan River
Halls Creek Bay
Halls Crossing Marina
Bullfrog Marina
Bullfrog Bay
Hite Marina
Colorado River
Utah Highway 276 to Monument Valley
Antelope Point Marina
Lake Powell
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One of the newest hotels in town. The Comfort Inn & SuitesÂŽ hotel in Page, Arizona
offers easy access to a variety of outdoor activities along the Colorado River, including water skiing, hiking, biking, fishing, golfing and raft trips. This Page, AZ hotel is also convenient to Horseshoe Bend and Antelope Canyon.
Comfort InnÂŽ has the only indoor heated pool & Jacuzzi in Page!
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The Rodeway InnÂŽ is located close to Powell Museum and Lake Powell National Golf Course.
Downtown Page, AZ Recreational amenities include an outdoor pool. Those traveling on business have access to a business center at this hotel. Complimentary wireless Internet access is available in public areas. Self parking is complimentary.
Additional property amenities include free WiFi, laundry facilities, and a picnic area. Some accommodations have balconies or patios if available. Free hot breakfast. All rooms with flat screen TV’s, microwave, refrigerator, coffee pot and hair dryer.
Great Wall of China Restaurant inside the Rodeway Inn
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WESTERN LEGENDS ROUNDUP
During the Western Legends Roundup in Kanab, it is not unusual to see cattle being herded down the street.
Celebrate real and ‘reel’ cowboys of western heritage story and photos by Laurel Anderson/ special to GATEWAY to Canyon Country
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property open only for the event.
Live music, poetry and much more can be seen and heard at the Western Legends Roundup.
look for the statue of the
Natural History Museum Inside A Sandstone Cave Fluorescent Mineral Display Native American Artifacts Dinosaur Tracks Fossils Pre-Columbian Artifacts Unique Gifts And Rock Shop
HOURS Monday - Saturday Summer Season 9:00 - 7:00 Off Season 10:00 - 4:00
THE COOLEST STOP ON HWY 89 - NEVER OVER 70Ëš DEGREES ON THE HOTTEST DAYS.
BUS TOURS WELCOME!
Come celebrate our 63nd year of business Your visit to MOQUI CAVE will be educational and long remembered.
5 1/2 miles north of Kanab, Utah, Hwy 89 Phone (435) 644-8525 Leave Message
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Mt. Carmel Junction, Utah Junction of Scenic Byways US 89 & SR 9 Hours: 7 am - 11 pm Zion Nation Park - 12 miles Bryce Canyon - 60 miles Grand Canyon - 85 miles
Restaurant (435) 648-2262 Golf Course (435) 648-2188 Gift Shop (435) 648-2203 (ext. 5)
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Unforgetabble night sky
Stargazers look upward while participating in a Star Party outside of Kanab.
Areas around Kanab offer some of the best night views story and photos by Laurel Anderson/Gateway to Canyon Country
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small group of us
the sky and learn that stars beauty.
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part of the star dust that has
The night sky around Kanab offers views of thousands of stars and the full Milky Way. Stargazing Tonight
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Bob & Diane Lane, owners of the “Orderville Mine Rock Shop,” have been in business for 21 years. They have the largest selection and variety of rocks & gems in Southern Utah. Their museum collection includes:
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The annual Panguitch Valley Balloon Rally is held the last full weekend of June each year. The event was founded in 2000. For more information on the balloon rally, visit www.PanguitchValleyBalloonRally.com.
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Just incase you haven’t gone already story by blake tilker, Photo by Dustin Williams/ special to the Gateway
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RED LION HOTEL - St. George, Utah
850 Bluff Street off I-15, Exit 6
Experience the majestic beauty of St. George, Utah and Zion National Park while staying at the Red Lion (formerly Lexington Hotel) and Conference Center.
850 Bluff Street St. George, UT 84770 435-628-4235 www.lexingtonhotels.com
Our spacious guest rooms and suites offer you all of the comforts of home including complimentary wireless high-speed Internet access, microwave, minifridge, coffeemaker, 32-inch flat panel LCD cable TV with HBO, desk with lamp, hairdryer, iron, and complimentary local calls. Pets are allowed-charges and restrictions apply. We also feature a complimentary full breakfast from 7am to 10am. After a long day of traveling, relax in our massage therapy center, lounge by the indoor/outdoor heated pool and indoor jacuzzi or take advantage of our meeting/conference facility, business center, guest laundry facility, exercise facility, game room, complimentary area shuttle service, and plenty of complimentary parking. An easily accessible location, affordable rates, exceptional customer service, and superb accommodations make the Lexington Hotel and Conference Center the perfect choice when visiting the St. George area.Â
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Formerly Lexington Hotel
Bored in the Grand Canyon
River runners set up camp during a Grand Canyon rafting trip.
Too isolated to receive wi-fi or cell signals, river runners remember the joys and curiosity of interaction story AND PHOTOS by STEVEN LAW/Gateway to Canyon Country
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BLAIR’S DINNEBITO 53"%*/( 1045
Groceries, Snacks with microwave in store. Stop in - take a break and have a cool drink!
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Inside Blair’s Trading Post 626 N. Navajo Dr., Page
A fleet of rafts float through Marble Canyon on a calm, beautiful day. other half of our passengers
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Over 2700 archaeological sites
With over 700 standing ruins
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Rafters explore a sidecanyon during a recent trip. Hikers will find Anasazi ruins, waterfalls and swimming holes inside the Grand
Beach Break Boardshop We’ve got you covered for all your lake needs.
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Fiesta Mexicana Family Restaurant
If you miss out on Fiesta Mexicana, you haven’t been to Page!
Experience the authentic atmosphere of Mexico
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Rafts tucked into a shady pocket at the mouth of Havasu Canyon.
www.coppercloudranch.com coppercloudranch1@gmail.com Looking for a unique souvenir or a beautiful piece of jewelry for yourself or a loved one? Copper Cloud Ranch offers a wide variety of gemstone & sterling silver jewelry; beautiful rocks, gems & crystals from near & far; Western, Native American & local art as well as scenic custom horseback rides. Mention this ad for 10% off anything in our gift shop or one of our scenic horseback adventures.
memories made here. Copper Cloud Ranch
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STUNNING EMERALD GREEN Warm Creek Bay a favorite for local boaters story and photos by Jamie Brough/GATEWAY to Canyon Country
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With its green water and few waves, Warm Creek Bay has long been a favorite for Page residents looking for a quick getaway.
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Certified Mobile Decontamintion & AIS Removal
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Breezeway
Lake Powell Blvd.
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Enjoy our crepes, coffee, and free WiFi! We serve great coffee! Come in and enjoy a cup!
N. Navajo
In the breezeway downtown, up from Blue Buddha and Blair’s Trading Post. Open Mon-Sat 7 am - 4 pm Sunday 9:30 to close Breakfast Served All Day
669 Elm St., Ste 3 928.614.4530 www.canyoncrepescafe.com
Warm Creek Bay offers breathtaking views and a large expanse of green, warm water.
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Lake fun for the family Something for everyone at Lake Powell story and photos by David Rupkalvis/staff
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spot.
be hooked.
Tristan has found the greatest fun exploring the sandstone in and around Page.
Beer Wine Liquor
Largest selection of Yamamoto Baits in the country!
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from the hooks.
found near the shore.
Isabella takes a break while climbing around and exploring the sandstone structures near Page.
a lot of fun.
rush.
The Kind Relief Inc. Your local Medical Marijuana Dispensary (State Licensed, Nonprofit)
1500 Coppermine Road, Page, AZ www.TheKindRelief.com
928-645-0222
have been the most fun.
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Samuel looks over two striped bass he caught from the shore at Lake Powell. and equally fun. the area.
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Need ice? Get it straight from the source, Reddy Ice!
www.ReddyIce.com 928.645.8886 ext. 35480 2018 E. Frontage Rd., Page, AZ 86040
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