Forgotten Canyon

Friday, April 25. Once again, a sunny, very breezy day, in the 80’s. However, later this afternoon, the winds were really howling. Seems to be the usual weather pattern this week! Yesterday late afternoon, a large triple decker houseboat came into Bullfrog marina. Was more like a floating mansion. I was up in time to see a nice sunrise this morning. Before leaving Bullfrog Bay, I went over to see where folks were beach launching next to the main ramp. Looks like the park service put down some asphalt next to the main ramp while the water levels are so low. Leaving Bullfrog and going by Halls Crossing Marina, I went over to get a closer look at the Halls Crossing Ferry (Charles Hall), and could see why it’s not likely going to run this year. Its ramp for cars is high and dry. We turned in to explore Moki Canyon, and found several houseboats already set up or setting up camp for the weekend. Also saw the underwater cave, that’s no longer under water! Several more miles and turned into to explore Crystal Springs Canyon. Crossed over to the other side of Lake Powell’s main channel to Hansen Creek Canyon. This canyon was more like Bullfrog Bay and Halls Creek Bay. Found a nice beach there, but some fisherman were on it and we didn’t want to wait for them to leave. Crossed back over to Forgotten Canyon, and found a nice beach not far inside the canyon. It is in a larger cove with a floating toilet, but we have a big butte between us and the toilet! Bill took his Kaboat the rest of the way into Forgotten Canyon and explored the three branches at the end. The winds really came up gusting to well over 30 mph for a good part of the late afternoon. Good thing we are securely anchored and beached.Baca lagi