I got up early to watch the sunrise from a ledge on the rim, then had breakfast at the historic El Tovar lodge. Then we drove to Desert View, to the east, the visit the Watchtower and see more great vistas. Then it was up through the Painted Desert on Navajo land over the bridge next to Glen Canyon Dam to Lake Powell, where we spent 2 nights at the Lake Powell Resort.
early morning view of the Bright Anger Trail
there are already a number of hikers on the trail
the sky brightens
about 6:15am
sun is over the rim by 6:23am
smiles at 6:29am
the sun works its way down the canyon as it rises
breakfast at El Tovar
The hotel first opened in 1905
I had to come back to see this little cutie!
so cute, but no petting allowed!
here’s the Mom
The Watchtower, also designed by Mary Jane Colter, 70 ft tall
this point is called Desert View
what a view!
there is the mighty Colorado River
Circular View room represents the Kiva
view to the cieling
This painting tells the Snake Legend
stairs replace ladders traditionally used
the view from the top level
looking down
traditional towers were used for food storage and protection
black mirror reflectoscope intensifies colors for artists
Navajo doll
Hoary Astor
Rabbit weed
driving in to Navajo territory
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we stop at a trading post in Cameron
entering the Painted Desert
different colored sands used for ceremonial sand paintings
Rt. 89 runs along a fault line
the colors are beautiful
the road goes up and down along the fault line
Navajos are very poor
round buildings modeled after traditional Hogans
Vermillion Cliffs, 1,800 ft high
roadside photo stop and shopping opportunity
nearing Glen Canyon National Recreation Area
Bridge over Glen Canyon
Glen Canyon Dam, Lake Powell backs up behind it
the Colorado River on the other side
Lake Powell is 185 miles long, 560 ft deep at the dam
Navajo Mountain in distance
tour boat on the Lake
Antelope Island
Wahweap marina
My room at the Lake Powell Resort for 2 nights
reading on the balcony
Houseboats are a popular choice for lodging
We take a 90 minute cruise in to Antelope Canyon
power plant is owned by the Navajo Nation
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“Bathtub ring” is caused by calcium carbonate in the water
Dam construction began in 1956
