Lake Canyon

Wednesday, April 23. Another pleasant sunny day in the 80’s. Winds were pretty gusty this afternoon, but we were already anchored/beached when they really got gusty. I think they get channeled right down the canyons! Departed the Rincon this morning, and didn’t go far before turning into Iceberg Canyon. Didn’t make it to the end due to all the dead Cottonwood trees sticking out of the water, and just below the surface. Would be like threading a needle! Slick Rock canyon was also fairly short due to the low water levels. Farther up Lake Powell, we crossed over to the other side and entered Annies Canyon. Went as far as we could in it. Came back out and several miles later, entered Lake Canyon. Got back a ways, and found a beach we could call it a day on. Timing was good arriving at 3p, as about 3:30 the gusty winds started. Bill took his Kaboat in to the canyon a little farther, until he turned around among a bunch of Cottonwood trees. We are seeing a lot more dead Cottonwood trees in the canyons in this area of Lake Powell. We are only about 5 miles from Bullfrog Bay now.Read more