On our migration north, the next stop after the Grand Canyon was Glen Canyon and Lake Powell. The recreation area straddles northern Arizona and southern Utah. We set up camp near Lone Rock Beach for exploring the area.
A view of Lone Rock from our camp. The rock is much larger than it looks in this picture. The white spots down by the beach are RV's and the white specks in the water are boats.
We visited Lees Ferry, this was the only place a wagon road could be built to connect Utah with northeastern Arizona. It's a popular starting point for raft trips down the Colorado River through the Grand Canyon.
Lees Ferry Fort was built in 1874 in anticipation of trouble between the Navajo and settlers. It served briefly as a trading post.
Another of the stone buildings at the fort.
Nice views along the river trail.
Another short hike we took was to Lonely Dell Ranch. This pioneer cemetery was used from 1874 to 1933.
Near the ranch.
Lonely Dell Ranch. They used irrigation for a large garden and orchard. Nice contrast of colors.
There were some very large balanced rocks along the road on the way back to camp. For perspective, there is a person near the left edge of the picture.
We really enjoyed visiting Horseshoe Bend. Amazing.
Zooming in on some kayaks down in the river at Horseshoe Bend.
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