Lake Powell continues to rise -- three new deals make for a hot summer

Last year, Lake Powell and the Glen Canyon National Recreation Area drew a record number of visitors from the opening of Castle Rock Cut - a shortcut that shaves 12 miles off travel between the upper and lower ends of Lake Powell.  The shortcut allows visitors to save on time and gas, and makes it easier to access remote and unspoiled canyons and beaches, including the Rainbow Bridge National Monument (the largest natural bridge in the world), Padre Bay and Warm Creek Bay.

The elevation of Lake Powell continues to rise, but this year the National Park Service took efforts to guarantee the infamous Castle Rock Cut would open sooner and stay open later by deepening the Cut. Work to deepen the Cut began in February and was completed mid-April. Workers removed nearly 87,000 cubic yards of material and lowered the depth of the cut by approximately 8 feet to 3,607 feet in elevation. The excavation project on the Cut allowed it to open five weeks earlier than in 2008. (Editor’s note: aerial shots of what the Cut looks like before and after it is open area available).

With the recent opening of Castle Rock Cut expected to last through 2009 and the centennial anniversary of Rainbow Bridge becoming a monument in 2010, there is no better time to travel to Lake Powell for the ultimate water adventure. To kick off the summer season, Lake Powell Resorts & Marinas is offering three new package deals, ranging in price, to create the ultimate Lake Powell experience:

The Great Lake Powell Water Adventure package, starting at $515* includes:

• Two night accommodations in traditional, Lakeview, or Deluxe Lakeview rooms at Lake Powell Resort
• Full-day use of 19’ power boat to explore red rock canyons and alcoves
• Daily breakfast for two
• The package is available April 15, 2009 to October 31, 2009
• Offers guests a saving of 33%

The Rainbow Bridge Centennial Excursion package, starting at $460 includes:

• Two night accommodations in traditional rooms at Lake Powell Resort 
• Breakfast for two, both days
• Two tickets for the 1/2 day Rainbow Bridge Boat Tour
• The package is available April 15, 2009 to October 31, 2009
• Offers guests a saving of 33%

The Bed, Boat & Breakfast package, starting at $227* includes:

• A one night stay in a Lakeview room and breakfast for two
• Tickets for the Antelope Canyon Scenic boat tour
• The package is available April 15, 2009 to October 31, 2009
• From $189 low season to $269 peak season single/double occupancy, plus taxes and fees for the first night.
• Offers guests a saving of 22%

To book these packages, please call (888) 486-4665 or visit www.lakepowell.com.

**New to Lake Powell this year**
Also new to Lake Powell in 2009, Lake Powell Resorts & Marinas is introducing audio headsets with interpretive narration on all scenic cruise adventure tours in 2009. Individual audio sets will be included with every tour, allowing guests to enjoy the narration at their own pace, learn about the history of the region, and appreciate the interpretive aspects of what Lake Powell has to offer. Audio will be available in English, German, French, Italian and Japanese, and will be interactive, lively and upbeat with music and sound effects. The interpretive narration will be available to guests taking tours this summer and also available for download as a podcast on [Back to Press Releases Main]