Lake Powell, A Desert Oasis of Serene Blue Waters

Lake Powell, AZ

You can set up a tent on the sandy beach by the water

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Introduction

Lake Powell was named after John Powell, a pioneering American who was the first to raft down the river and make recommendations for water development. It is a natural body of water with an area that is twice the size of Lake Mead. The area surrounding the lake features a variety of natural landscapes, including red sandstone, arches, canyons, and sparkling lakes, making it a beautiful and spectacular holiday destination in the southwestern United States. The construction of Lake Powell began in 1956 while the Glen Canyon Dam was under construction. It wasn't until 1980 that the water from the Colorado and San Juan Rivers and the Escalante River was diverted to the lake, making it complete in its true sense. The final scene of the movie Gravity was filmed at Lake Powell, but most of the scenery near the lake was actually computer-generated and differs greatly from the surrounding desert landscape.