Glen Canyon Dam, Tonalea Coconino County

Glad we stopped by here on our way to Vegas from Page I was not even aware of this. While going to Vegas from Page, AZ I crossed this bridge and saw Glen Canyon Visitor center. I stopped by and glad I did. It is a less famous version of Hoover Dam. See, its all about publicity. The Glen Canyon Dam was built in a similar manner to the more famous Hoover Dam. As such, it's quite similar in appearance. Glen Canyon Dam is upstream of Hoover Dam and impounds water for states in the Upper Colorado River Basin (Western Colorado, Utah, and New Mexico). The dam and the Carl Hayden Visitor Center, located just north of Page, serve both as the beginning and the end for this loop drive. The visitor center provides an excellent introduction to the rich history and prehistory of the area. Inside the visitor center, a small museum having pictures of famous Dam give you knowledge about Dams. This dam is the second highest in the United States. Glen Canyon surrounds Lake Powell, giving it a thousand miles of coastline, and making it a huge boating attraction. There is a lot more to see in this canyon though.

A masterpiece of American engineering. Walk over the Glen Canyon Dam bridge and enjoy the stunning view to the dam and down to the Colorado River. The Carl Heyden visitor center is also worth a visit. Guided tours are offered too.