36 things we did while at
Glen Canyon National Recreation Area

1. Camped for the summer at Lone Rock Beach
2. Morning walks with our dogs through the washes and afternoon dog races.
3. Attended a pizza party at the Head Interpretative Ranger's home.
4. Caravanned in a 4-wheel drive vehicle through the back country to Alstrom Point, a high viewing spot over Lake Powell.
5. Spent a cultural day at Navajo National Monument.
6. Toured Lower Antelope Canyon with a Navajo guide.
7. Took a day trip to Cedar Breaks National Monument 135 miles to the North.
8. Cruised 50 miles up lake in a tour boat to visit Rainbow Bridge, the world's largest natural bridge.
9. Explored Lee's Ferry where we toured the Lonely Dell Ranch, waded in the Colorado River while the dogs romped in the icy cold water.
10. Shopped in Flagstaff, AZ, the closest major city, and atended the Coconino County Fair there, 132 miles to the South.
11. Floated on motorized rafts 15 miles down the Colorado River with Colorado River Discovery.
12. Experienced monsoon season from the safety of our 30' Jayco travel trailer.
13. Rode a single engine 5 seat plane to Bryce Canyon, UT, on to Bullfrog Marina at the northern end of Lake Powell where we spent the day exploring the area in a 4-wheel drive vehicle until the pilot came back to pick us up and fly us back to Page, AZ.
14. Saw a double rainbow with the beginnings and ends visible.
15. Viewed the night sky through powerful astronomy telescopes.
16. Viewed the sun through a solar telescope.
17. Cruised the Navajo Tapestry Boat Tour through Navajo Canyon and Antelope Canyon.
18. Toured the Glen Canyon Dam and power plant.
19. Made it through a long heat wave mid summer that saw temperatures in the 110 plus range for several consecutive days.
20. Attended evening ranger programs at the amphitheater in the Wahweap Campground.
21. Assisted with a children's water safety kayak program held on the beach.
22. Let the dogs go swimming at Stateline Beach.
23. Took a day trip to Bryce Canyon, 130 miles North.
24. Took a day trip to the North Rim of the Grand Canyon 130 miles South.
25. Hiked locally including Hanging Garden, Horseshoe Bend, Paria Rimrocks and Toadstools and Blue Pool Wash.
26. Toured the archives at National Park Headquarters.
27. Attended a Thanksgiving in September dinner at the Head Interpretive Ranger's home.
28. Survived a "micro downburst" at Lone Rock which temporarily washed out the road to the beach.
29. Participated in a field trip with the Rangers and a Professor who was assisting in authenticating a newly discovered Inscription site 35 miles up lake.
30. Distributed visitor surveys at the entrance stations to the park during the heat wave. Received a thank you gift for participating in the survey project.
31. Attended a housewarming party at one of the Park Ranger's new home.
32. Participated in a field trip to the Dinosaur Track Site at Greenhaven and to a petroglyph site in a box canyon 30 miles up Hwy 89 North.
33. Followed Hole in the Rock Road in Utah 40 miles to the Devil's Garden and Dance Hall Rock.
34. GPS project of dinosaur tracks for the Park Geographer.
35. Participed in National Public Lands Day.
36. Were honored with a special farewell dinner and gifts at the home of our supervisor ranger and her husband.

And Last But Not Least
And Perhaps First and Foremost
Donated 32 hours per week to the National Park Service