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Glen Canyon National Recreation Area National Park

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📷Ken Smuin

Established in 1972, the Glen Canyon National Recreation Area offers a spectacular landscape of rugged high desert terrain. This expansive area, which includes the famed Lake Powell and the lower Cataract Canyon, is a treasure trove for enthusiasts of water-based activities, serious backcountry hikes, scenic viewpoints, and unique geological formations. Its diverse landscape offers endless opportunities to capture stunning photographs of the contrasting deep blue waters against the sheer sandstone cliffs, intricate rock formations, and the vast desert expanses. Whether you're cruising on Lake Powell or exploring remote backcountry trails, the Glen Canyon National Recreation Area is a photographer's paradise, offering ever-changing light and landscapes that promise a unique experience with every visit. Plus on the first weekend of November, Page is home to the Balloon Regatta, where scores of hot air balloons peacefully ascend into the clear Arizona sky against a backdrop so wondrous and unique. (Page, Arizona, USA)

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