May 8, 2016
I had a three day weekend but would miss Bill’s birthday on the 10th so I offered to take him to lunch to one of our favorite burger joints, Slackers, in Page, Arizona.
Only about one hour away and just across the border from Bill’s Kanab, Utah home the drive is gorgeous past the Vermilion Cliffs and over the Cockscomb. I never get enough of the southwest red-rock country.
We made a stop at the Wahweap overlook above the shrinking Lake Powell and beyond. We could also see that damn dam, Glen Canyon Dam which restricts the flow of the Colorado River. Yet you can clearly see the “bath tub ring” from full pool. I think the water level is about 100 feet down. On the left is Wahweap Marina and I’m betting the launch ramp and docks are extended about as far as they can go before there just is no water. May the Mighty Colorado return!
There are many SR89s in Utah and Arizona and they all offer beautiful scenery along the way.
Unfortunately when we got to Page Slackers was closed, always on Sundays. We saw the owner who was locking up and getting ready to take his Mom on a picnic for Mother’s Day. Yup, another reason to celebrate. So instead we went to the Dam Bar and Grill and were definitely not disappointed. Huge burgers, seasoned fries, and when I mentioned Bill’s birthday they brought a huge, and free, dessert of chocolate cake, ice cream, whip cream and chocolate syrup. Of course I forgot to take a photo before it disappeared. Plus I was given a carnation for Mother’s Day. Did a little shopping in Page because we could, Safeway and Wallys (yuck). Does beat the options in Kanab.
On the return we drove through the Glen Canyon National Recreation Area below the Wahweap overlook because I’d never been there Sure is nice to just flash that Geezer Pass and drive right in. I think you already know how I feel about Lake Powell but it is an interesting contrast to look at.
Then back to Bill’s after a delightful birthday celebration.
I just typed a long comment and wordpress threw it out and told me I was not signed in, this time I will save it first!
Sorry that Slackers was closed but also glad the Dam Bar and Grill did not disappoint you. Bill must have enjoyed his day even if it was not he 10th.
Sad about the water levels, RSA seems to be suffering from the same problem in many places! Meanwhile we could just do with a break from continuous rain if only for a couple of weeks!
Hope you have a good weekend Diane
Sorry about the comment thing, it seems to happen sometimes and I don’t know why.
He had a good birthday. Nothing normal about weather anywhere.
Happy belated birthday to Bill! Great photos!
Gaelyn in a skirt wow pretty cute!!!!!
Birthday message passed along. I often hike in a skirt.
What a lovely day:) We really enjoy staying at the Wahweap Campground. The C Loop is above the others and looks down on the whole lake. Just spectacular! Of course, I also love the double wide concrete sites:)
We drove through the campground and looked nice.
Oh I so love that area and love our road trips through it. Been too long though so it was nice to tag along with you on this one. Happy belated birthday wishes to Bill.
Southern Utah is spectacular. Glad you came along. Birthday message passed along.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY BILL! Glad to have the names of those two restaurants, thanks. Your pictures of the scenery are just gorgeous. What a beautiful day. You and I are two peas in a pod about Lake Powell. I second LET THE MIGHTY COLORADO RETURN! Now’s the time, the lake is low.
Thanks Sherry. Birthday message passed along. Would be so awesome to see the river free. Want to blow up a dam, or two?
Oh that Cactus Ed could join us! I’d need him to plan it but I’ll be there if he does. Let me know of anyone with plans in his memory!
Sounds like a fun weekend with lots of pretty scenery. Since you speak of the damn Dam, you must have read The Monkey Wrench Gang. Loved that book. I guess Ed Abbey is Cactus Ed that Sherry mentions above.
Happy belated Birthday to Bill!!
He says thanks.