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See. Glen Canyon Dam↗ The Colorado River emerges from the bottom of this dam at a frigid 46 degrees. Lake Powell A popular boating destination, but expect historically low water levels and increased hazards.

Eat. Big John's Texas BBQ A former gas station converted into a tasty slow-cooked barbecue joint. Starlite Restaurant Serving American and Chinese food for over 30 years in Page. Slackers A good old-fashioned burger joint.

Stay. Shash Dine' Ecoretreat A Navajo-owned, off-grid glamping hotel on a working sheep ranch overlooking Lake Powell. Page Lake Powell Campground Offers tent sites and full hookups for camping. Wahweap RV Park Offers sites with and without hookups, with free but potentially weak WiFi.

Lonely PlanetAug 24, 2026

The Best Permit-Only Hikes in the US – and How to Actually Get a Spot

Navigate the permit systems and secure a spot on these top hiking trails in the USA.

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  • The WaveTrailLayered orange and pink sandstone swirls in rugged desert.
  • Wire Pass TrailheadTrailTrailhead for The Wave, 1 hour from Page, Arizona.
  • Elsewhere
  • Half DomeSightYosemite Valley, United StatesInfamous Yosemite hike requiring permits when cables are up.
  • Sequoia National ParkPlaceThree Rivers, United StatesPark where one route for Mt Whitney begins.
  • Kalalau TrailTrailHāʻena, United StatesSpectacularly rugged trail to cliff-framed Kalalau Beach.
  • Hāʻena State ParkSightHāʻena, United StatesPark providing access to the Kalalau Trail.
  • Angels LandingTrailZion, United StatesSteep, narrow trail with chains and sheer drops.
  • The GrottoSightZion, United StatesStarting area for the Angels Landing hike.
  • Refrigerator CanyonSightZion, United StatesScenic canyon passed through on Angels Landing hike.
  • Walter’s WigglesSightZion, United StatesFamed switchbacks on the Angels Landing trail.
  • Mt WhitneyTrailLone Pine, United StatesTallest mountain in the Lower 48, requires wilderness permits.
  • Inyo National ForestSightLone Pine, United StatesForest where one route for Mt Whitney begins.
  • Whitney PortalTrailLone Pine, United StatesMost popular starting point for Mt Whitney hike.
  • Alabama HillsNature reserveLone Pine, United StatesUnderrated area near Mt Whitney worth visiting.
  • The EnchantmentsTrailLeavenworth, United StatesUnspoiled wilderness with craggy peaks and glassy lakes.
  • Alpine Lakes WildernessSightLeavenworth, United StatesWilderness area in the Cascade Mountains.
  • Stuart LakeTrailLeavenworth, United StatesPopular starting point for The Enchantments hike.
  • Leavenworth Ranger StationSightLeavenworth, United StatesLocation for daily lottery for The Enchantments permits.
  • Mist TrailTrailYosemite Valley, United StatesTrailhead for Half Dome hikes in Yosemite Valley.
  • Curry Village tent cabinsHotelYosemite Valley, United StatesLodging near Half Dome trailhead in Yosemite Valley.
  • Nāpali CoastSightHāʻena, United StatesSpectacular coastline on Kauaʻi, accessible by boat, helicopter, or trail.
  • Snow LakesTrailLeavenworth, United States
  • Leavenworth ShuttlePlaceLeavenworth, United States
  • Loop ConnectorPlaceLeavenworth, United States
  • Pizza DeckRestaurantYosemite Valley, United States
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OutsideJul 14

I Retraced the Footsteps of Georgie White, the First Woman to Guide the Grand Canyon

In an excerpt from the new book 'Fierce Country,' writer Heather Hansman follows the footsteps of Georgie White, a pioneering river runner who survived extreme conditions and near-fatal boat flips to change the canyon forever.

8 things in this story
  • Glen Canyon DamSightThe 710-foot-high (220 m) dam was built by the Bureau of Reclamation (USBR) from 1956 to 1966 and forms Lake Powell,…
  • Elsewhere
  • Lake MeadSightLas Vegas, United StatesIt is located in the states of Nevada and Arizona, 24 mi (39 km) east of Las Vegas.
  • Badger CreekSightGrand Canyon National Park, United StatesFirst significant rapid, rated a 5 on the Grand Canyon scale.
  • Georgie RapidSightGrand Canyon National Park, United StatesMile 24 rapid named for Georgie White after she passed away.
  • Phantom RanchHotelGrand Canyon National Park, United StatesLodge at the bottom of the Grand Canyon, 88 miles down.
  • Lava FallsSightGrand Canyon National Park, United StatesThe biggest rapid on the river.
  • Navajo BridgeSightMarble Canyon, United StatesNinth-highest span in the country.
  • Hance RapidSightGrand Canyon National Park, United StatesMile 77 rapid, rated an 8 or 9 on the Grand Canyon scale.
Read the full piece at Outside →

OutsideApr 20

Planning a Trip to Lake Powell? Here’s What You Need to Know About Historically Low Water Levels.

Planning a trip to Glen Canyon? Get the latest updates on park access, water levels, and the best places to hike and boat in 2026.

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Condé Nast TravelerDec 3, 2025

50 Most Beautiful Places in the World

From the Serengeti to the Grand Canyon—plus 55 more destinations you need to see to believe.

10 sights in this story
  • Valle de la LunaSightAtacama Desert, ChileLandscape startlingly similar to the moon.
  • Grand Canyon National ParkSightGrand Canyon, United StatesHike scenic loops for views of rocky badlands.
  • Avenue of the BaobabsAttractionMadagascarCenturies-old trees reach heights of nearly 100 feet.
  • Banff National ParkSightBanff, CanadaOverwhelms with views of the Canadian Rockies.
  • Moraine LakeSightBanff, CanadaIt is situated in the Valley of the Ten Peaks, at an elevation of approximately 1,884 metres (6,181 ft).
  • Lake MinnewankaSightBanff, CanadaThe lake is 21 km (13 mi) long and 142 m (466 ft) deep, making it the 2nd longest lake in the mountain parks of the…
  • Bathsheba BeachSightBathsheba, BarbadosKnown for huge boulders and best waves for surfers.
  • Whitehaven BeachSightWhitsundays, AustraliaConsidered one of the world's most beautiful beaches.
  • Danxia Landform Geological ParkSightDanxia, ChinaStriped, multicolored mountains formed over 20 million years.
  • Lake LouiseSightBanff, Canada
Read the full piece at Condé Nast Traveler →
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