Wherever you look in this area, you will see beautiful sandstone rock formations that have been formed by rain and buffed by the wind. This is Lake Powell, formed when the Colorado River was harnessed by the Glen Canyon Dam. It took 17 years for Lake Powell to completely fill; the hydro-electric power produced here provides electricity to Arizona, Utah, Wyoming, New Mexico and Colorado; it is said there is enough hydroelectric power for these states for the next 300-500 years. Of course, marine activities are very popular; houseboating, fishing, sailing, cruising and boat tours are very active in season.
Undoubtedly, a highlight here was our trip to Antelope Canyon. The only way to see this unbelievable spectacle is via the Overland Antelope Tour Co, a fleet of pickups with a caged seating area which drive through a 3 mile sand wash to the mouth. Once there, we walked through the narrow canyon. Martin, our guide was very helpful in giving tips to excellent photos. Light and shadow on the canyon walls changes the texture and colour; ribbons and waves of sandstone add to its beauty. This is Navajo land so a certain percentage of the cost goes to the reservation for the privilege of touring.
Our tour was in the afternoon and the colours in the canyon were more reds and purples with some yellow and orange, near the source of light. Martin mentioned that morning light is more reds and oranges with yellow. I noticed that in the hour, the same area looked completely different coming out of the canyon than when walking in. There was a streaming sand storm while in the canyon, which gives a completely different focus; of course, the lens needed protecting and a shower was needed to clean out the fine red icing-sugar type sand from my hair.
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