Seniors Visit Page, Frontier of Adventure

Page is a city in Coconino County, near the Glen Canyon Dam and Lake Powell approximately five hours north of Phoenix and five hours east of Las Vegas. The population runs right at 7,500.

It is said that Page is one of the youngest communities in the United States, beginning in 1957 as a housing camp for workers building the Glen Canyon Dam.

In 1958, some 24 square miles of Navajo land was exchanged for a larger tract in Utah, and “Government Camp.”  Named for John C. Page, a 1930′s Commissioner of the Bureau of Reclamation, Page is high up, perched atop Manson Mesa at an elevation of 4,300 feet.

Seniors Find Themselves In The Center Of Canyon Country

Page is adjacent to the Navajo Nation, the United States’ largest Native American tribe and the largest segment of the population in the Glen Canyon area. Their reservation, adjacent to Page, contains more than 16 million acres (27,000 square miles) and extends into both Utah and New Mexico. For many centuries the canyon-lands and sandstone cliffs surrounding present-day Page were home to ancient Pueblo people.

Located in the center of “Canyon Country,” Page is just a short drive from the North or South Rim of the Grand Canyon, Bryce and Zion National Parks, Monument Valley and Canyon De Chelley that attract over 3 million visitors per year. Major events attract senior visitors all year long.

Senior travelers will find plenty to keep you busy both in and around Page. The Lake Powell Museum, a great place to start, is an Official Arizona State Visitor Center with brochures and a staff ready to give advice and answer all your questions.

Lake Powell is named for John Wesley Powell, a colorful, one-armed explorer and Civil War veteran. Located in the high desert country, Page offers scenic vistas, outdoor activities both on land and water, with a plethora of historic attractions, museums and surrounding parks.

Antelope Canyon Draws Senior Hikers

By all means, do not bypass Horseshoe Bend, a horseshoe-shaped meander of the Colorado River. The bend is locally known as “King Bend” and is one of the most photographed areas on the Colorado River.

Visit Lake Powell for your water sports and water activities. Visit Antelope Canyon for hiking and amazing scenic  opportunities.The Canyon includes two separate, photogenic slot canyon sections, referred to individually as Upper Antelope Canyon or The Crack; and Lower Antelope Canyon or The Corkscrew.

For senior bikers, take a 14-mile biking/hiking trail around the city to Lake Powell National Golf Course, which offers 18 holes of scenic beauty and golf for every experience level. Page is the base of choice for those who want to enjoy some time in one of the most beautiful parts of the southwest. jeb