Kanab, Utah to Page, Arizona – 01 November 2025
After leaving Kanab, we crossed the border into Arizona and settled in at the Antelope Point RV Campground in Page. The campground sits high on a hill overlooking the Antelope Point Marina on Lake Powell, with stunning views of the desert landscape.
After setting up, we wandered down to explore the marina. Because water levels are still so low, the boat ramp now ends about 50 feet above the lake—far too steep to walk—so it’s closed to pedestrians. Thankfully a golf-cart shuttle runs guests between the campground and the docks, making it easy to get down to the water.
Down at the marina, we found an incredible mix of boats: everything from small runabouts to enormous houseboats over 77 feet long. These luxury houseboats can sleep 12–15 people across multiple decks and staterooms, complete with all sorts of toys. They rent for as much as $16,000 for five days and are an extremely popular way to explore Lake Powell’s canyons in the summer. The marina also has a floating restaurant, a gift shop, and boat tours, making it a fun spot even during the quieter season.
The next morning began with pure magic. When I opened the RV door, I was greeted by a sky full of colour as dozens of hot air balloons drifted over the park. Many lifted off from a hill across from the RV campground, with some dipping briefly into the field behind us before floating upward again. Completely unexpected — and absolutely mesmerizing.
We later learned we had arrived just in time for the annual Page, AZ Balloon Regatta, held each year in the Page and Lake Powell region. What a treat to witness!
Page turned out to be even more amazing than we expected. Being so close to the Utah border, the scenery carries that same dramatic red-rock character, but with Arizona’s cacti sprinkled in. One of the biggest attractions here is Glen Canyon Dam, so we decided to visit just before sunset to catch the best light. The timing couldn’t have been more perfect — the canyon walls lit up in deep orange tones, and the Colorado River below glowed like polished glass.
Glen Canyon Dam is the second-highest concrete arch dam in the U.S., standing 710 feet tall. Built in the 1950s and ’60s, it created Lake Powell, one of the largest man-made reservoirs in the country, and provides power to several states. Sadly, due to government shutdowns, no tours were available — something we’ll definitely come back for next time.
Before I hurt my back, I had been looking forward to exploring some of the major attractions in this area, like The Waveand Antelope Canyon. But both require bumpy transportation on back roads, which wasn’t an option for me at the time. Instead, we chose to experience Antelope Canyon from the water, and it ended up being one of the highlights of our entire visit.
We joined a boat tour from Antelope Point Marina and glided through narrow channels of Lake Powell, surrounded by towering Navajo sandstone walls that twisted and turned like a maze. The colours were unbelievable — deep oranges and reds glowing in the sunlight, with shimmering reflections that made everything look almost unreal. It’s hard to imagine this whole section was once dry land before the dam filled the canyon. The tour was peaceful, stunning, and made even better by our lovely Navajo captain. We loved every minute of it.
The next day we went searching for the little “Shell Cave,” tucked behind the Shell gas station in Page. This tiny alcove in Navajo sandstone was shaped over time by wind and flash floods, creating beautiful curved walls and rippled layers. It’s small but photogenic — another hidden gem in this amazing town.
Before leaving, I made an executive decision to take a tour to the Upper Antelope Canyon even if it meant hurting my back. To minimize this happening, I did some research, and selected a company that used tourist buses instead of ATVs or bench-seat trucks. Happily things worked out and I got to enjoy this tour with no injuries. We had a Navajo guide who drove the bus across the desert and then led our group through the famous slot canyon, pointing out shapes and formations carved over centuries by wind and water.
Inside the canyon, sunlight poured through narrow cracks overhead, lighting the sandstone in golds, reds, and soft purples. Walking through the canyon felt like stepping into a natural cathedral. Every turn revealed another striking piece of artwork sculpted by nature. It’s no wonder photographers travel from around the world to capture it. The photos highlighted the brilliant colours without me having to enhance them.
It was, without question, one of the most unforgettable places I have ever visited.
We continued exploring the Page area and visited another one of its most iconic sights — Horseshoe Bend. A short walk led to an overlook at about 4,200 feet, where the Colorado River curved in a perfect horseshoe shape 1,000 feet below. The sheer scale is impossible to capture in a photo. Between the glowing canyon walls, the blue-green river, and the surprise appearance of two beautiful parrots, this stop was one to remember.
Our final outing was to the Wahweap Overlook — or so we thought. The road was closed, so instead we followed the route down to Wahweap Marina, and it turned out to be a happy accident. Several boats were cruising through the deep blue water between soaring sandstone cliffs, with mountain ranges framing the scene in every direction. We walked down to the shoreline just as the sun began to set, casting a warm glow over the cliffs and reflecting beautifully across the water. The whole moment felt almost surreal.
Another unforgettable spot in an already extraordinary town.
