Our trip continued to Lake Powell, a man-made lake on the border of Arizona and Utah. It's really cool to see....it really is like looking at an oasis in a desert. The water was a pretty blue and provided a stark contrast against the arid background. If we had the time and could afford it, we would have rented a houseboat. People are not allowed to build on the lake, so really it's the only way to enjoy it. Houseboats fill the waters, but for the most part you have to rent them for a week, and they aren't cheap. If you get a group together though, it might be more affordable.
We had planned to go to one of the few hotels on the lake and catch a tour - they offer boat rides up to Rainbow Bridge as well as dinner cruises and other touristy-type excursions. I really wanted to do this because the pictures I've seen from friends with boats have been just amazing...much more amazing than what you can see from the shoreline. Unfortunately, our schedule and budget didn't allow the cruise. The rainbow bridge tour takes about 6 hours from where we were, and part of it would include some walking for like an hour. So we chose to find a beach and have some beers instead.
There are beach stop-offs fairly often, so we found one and hung out for awhile. The water was fairly clean for a lake, and it wasn't too crowded. It was just a little boring. We couldn't drink much because we were continuing our trip, and we just wanted to be out on the water exploring all of the coves and landscapes. Still, it was nice to relax and be out of the car for a bit. They have changing stations and restrooms, so we got changed and headed back to the hotel bar for a drink and some food before moving on. I'm glad I got to see it, I wish I could have experienced it from the open water, and I would recommend visiting if you plan to spend a day or two on the water.
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