Glen Canyon National Recreation Area

National Parks Traveler Episode 167: Glen Canyon NRA's Thirst For Water

Lake Powell long has been the shimmering heart of Glen Canyon National Recreation Area in Utah and Arizona, but it’s not the only asset of the NRA that covers 1.25 million acres.

This is Kurt Repanshek, your host at the National Parks Traveler. Last year I had the good fortune to visit Glen Canyon NRA twice –- once in May to kayak Lake Powell -- and then in July when I backpacked into the park’s backcountry to not just admire its beauty but watch efforts to reverse the spread of invasive vegetation in the park.

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Colorado River Ranked Nation's Most Endangered River ... Again

Climate change impacts and over allocation of available water have landed the Colorado River, which flows through some of the country's most iconic national parks, at the top of American River's annual list of endangered rivers.

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By Kurt Repanshek - April 19th, 2022 2:30am

Work Underway To Extend Bullfrog Boat Ramp At Glen Canyon NRA

Work is underway to extend the Bullfrog North boat ramp at Glen Canyon National Recreation Area in an effort to provide boat access to Lake Powell despite declining water levels.

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By Compiled From N... - March 14th, 2022 2:45am

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Lake Powell Reaches Lowest Level Since 1980s

Lake Powell hasn't been this low since the early 1980s, and the country's second-largest reservoir is expected to shrink even more before the spring snowmelt begins.

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By Kurt Repanshek - March 4th, 2022 2:30am

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Low Runoff Continues To Stress Colorado River Basin, Lake Powell Facilities

Continued declines in runoff into the Colorado River are forcing federal officials to alter releases from Glen Canyon Dam and leading to a year-long closure of the Dangling Rope Marina at Lake Powell.

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By Compiled From N... - January 24th, 2022 10:13am

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Low Water Levels Closing Another Boat Ramp At Lake Powell

Another boat ramp at Lake Powell in Glen Canyon National Recreation Area is closing to large motorized vehicles as the slow, but steady, decline of the lake continues.

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By Compiled From N... - December 29th, 2021 11:13am

National Park Service Working To Improve Boating Access At Lake Powell

After a summer that saw steadily declining levels at Lake Powell in Glen Canyon National Recreation Area, the National Park Service is trying to figure out how best to ensure boating access to the lake in 2022.

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By Kurt Repanshek - December 10th, 2021 1:45am

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Bounty Grows On Brown Trout Caught Below Glen Canyon Dam

The bounties on brown trout continue to grow as the National Park Service encourages anglers to help remove the invasive fish from the Colordo River between Glen Canyon Dam and the Paria River.

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By Compiled From N... - December 2nd, 2021 2:00am

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Invasive Mammals and the National Parks

From hogs to cats to mountain goats, managing non-native mammals, which the public might find cute and endearing, is an ongoing challenge.

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By Kim O'Connell - August 1st, 2024 1:24am

Humpback Chub Reclassified As Threatened Under Endangered Species Act

The humpback chub, a native to the Colorado River basin that long has struggled to survive, has made enough progress to be reclassified as a threatened, not endangered, species under the Endangered Species Act, according to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.

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By NPT Staff - October 19th, 2021 1:45am

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