Lake Powell
is a popular destination for boating and week-long houseboat trips, along numerous canyons of the
Colorado River
and by
Rainbow Bridge.
It is named after John W. Powell who led
1869 Powell Geographic Expedition
through the area and (downstream) included a first ever passage of the Grand Canyon.
Lone Rock
is camping area just a mile into Utah.
Waheep
offers great views of the lake and boats that come and go.