After years of trying to apply for a permit, our group finally got picked! Highly recommend hiking…read moreat least once. I wouldn't do it again though, mainly because of how hard it was to get a permit. We visited in April and the weather was fantastic. It was actually freezing in the morning but as the sun rose, it warmed up to the point where we would sweat a little when hiking. I can't even imagine doing this in the summer but if you win the lottery then, make sure everyone brings plenty of water. To get to the trailhead, I'd recommend having a high-clearance vehicle, especially if it just recently rained. The road off of the freeway becomes unpaved and there are some ditches that can be flooded. Download an offline map of the trail and area for when you lose service. It gets spotty but you'll find reception every now and then. At the beginning, there are a couple of vault toilets. The trail itself is difficult to follow without an offline map. There's only a handful of signs pointing in a general direction. And until the Wave, we were pretty much the only people around. Considering only about 60 people are approved each day, it wasn't surprising, and honestly, kind of nice to be alone in nature. The Wave was everything we hoped for. We had clear, blue skies and that contrast with the red and orange rocks was beautiful. It looked exactly like the Windows background! There was even a pond further up with a ton of tadpoles. Besides the Wave, there's other neat waypoints to stop by but because we were tired, we didn't try for many of them. The only one we went out of our way for was the dinosaur tracks but it was anti-climatic. They just looked like larger chicken feet prints. Despite this hike being only about 6 miles round trip, it took pretty much the entire day. We stopped a lot to take pictures but also the landscape was difficult to hike. Lots of sand to walk through and lots of weird inclines to walk across, which kept our feet, knees, and legs at weird angles. There might have been easier pathways but as I said earlier, there's no clear indications of a trail. There was also a BLM worker at the Wave asking for the permit holders. If you hike without one and get caught, you'll get slapped with some steep fines. Drones are also not allowed!

My friend won the online lottery for the permit 4 months in advance but after talking to the…read moreranger, it seems that there's a good chance you can win the daily lottery since a lot of people cancel every day. It's easier if you have less people (like two people). Anyways, the orientation the day before was useful for weather and road conditions. The hike wasn't too bad, can be a bit steep in some parts but for the most part, not too much incline. It's moderate for the novice hiker but easy for an experienced hiker. For experienced hikers, probably can get to the Wave in 1 to 1.5 hours. For the inexperienced, it might take 2.5 to 3 hours. Either way, if you're planning to spend a lot of time at the Wave (some people take 2-3 hours for their extensive Instagram photoshoots haha), definitely go there early and spend all day there. I would definitely come back if I win the lottery!

Its an outstanding piece of nature! Just breath taking…read more There is a $10 fee to park your car then its a 20 to 30 minute walk down a gently sloping path to get to the bend. There are two rest spots along the way to sit for a bit if you are tired. Both spots has limited seating and shade provided by a canopy The best viewpoint has a guardrail around it, but you are free to wander off on your own. Do be careful, you can fall down, its a real spot, and not Disneyland, so just watch your step We went right after a few days of rain. The area is a bit remote and cell phone coverage is spotty I suggest wearing comfy shoes. Ladies, if you want to wear high heels, bring them in a backpack and change out when you are ready to take photos, your feet will thank you. The path to the bend has a gentle decline on tbe way there and an incline on the way back. Its not paved, but it is well maintained. Definitely an excellent experience, photos and videos don't do it justice. Go and see it with your own eyes

This deserves to be a 10 star!!!…read more A truly amazing breathtaking vista point of Horseshoe Bend. The images area amazing but really don't do justice when you're here soaking in this glorious majestic view in person. A true wonder of Mother Nature. Definitely need to see this if you're visiting Grand Canyon. It's a 2.5 hrs drive from Grand Canyon but so so worth it. EV owners. Make sure to charge up to your max range at Grand Canyon valley because there are NO chargers during the 2.5hrs drive between Grand Canyon to Page. There is a Tesla supercharger in Page. Happy Trails!!!

*Short hike to a beautiful overlook where you can see the other side of the dam and the nightly…read moreColorado River slicing through history *Surrounded by beautiful hues of red stone and gorgeous rock formations * Trail does include some steep stairs/ climbing- but there is a rail for support. But if you have health conditions- know your body limits. *Trail is sandy and rocky- wear supporting shoes because it's easy to slip or biff it * Hydrate and recreate safely and responsibly

This spot was a pleasant surprise when I came to Page, AZ on a road trip. I'd wanted to visit the…read moreHoover dam near Las Vegas but it was too far off the path I was taking so I was glad I ended up at a big dam somewhere else anyway! There is a lookout point that is easy to reach in Page, about a 10-15 min drive away from the main shopping areas (like where the big Safeway is). There's plenty of free parking, and you can take a short (couple minutes) walk to the little overlook. There are some big rocks you can climb over to get a more direct view, or a little pagoda shaded area that directly faces the dam. I liked the view from the rocks because you can see the whole river too facing the dam and the bridge. It certainly does make you feel small, and is a testament to the best work of civil engineering!

Simply amazing trail! Note... it's long like really long. For the most part the trail was pathed…read moredecently well but I still used All Trails to be sure I was on track. It's a 10.3ish mile trail with no bathrooms so be prepared to hold or stop by the public library as a pit stop. For me it took a whole 5 hours going at a pace of 30 minutes a mile but this can easily be done in 3.5 hours going at a faster pace with no pictures stops. In terms of scenery you go through many different types. Some are rocky, some grassy, and you even pass part of Lake Powell. Hike itself is not hard, it's fairly flat, but 10+ miles does require proper planning with water and good shoes. When I came it was fairly low traffic with only a few runners. Totally worth checking out once if you had an extra day in Page, Arizona!

The availability of information about this trail is sketchy at best. And the marking of the trail…read moreand trailhead is just plain awful. People were saying it was paved but not by the airport. At all. Maybe it is in another section but we didn't see it. The idea is awesome and the scenery is great but this is a fumble on the part of Page. Even signs showing the entrances would be helpful never mind regular trail markings. As someone who's Never been here- I had no idea and still don't know what's going on.

Great stop on your drive to get a 360 degree view of the Glen Canyon National Recreation Area…read more There's a small gravel parking lot as well as a covered area/shade shelter with benches. It can get quite windy at times. I would try to time your visit at sunset or sunrise, but if you can't it's sill so beautiful any time. No bathrooms so plan accordingly.

Wahweap Overlook offers another spectacular perspective of the lake, colorful sandstone cliffs, and…read morethe endless desert landscape. It's hard to get tired of views like these. Easy drive, located right off the highway.

I'l preface this review by saying that this only covers Upper Antelope Canyon, the majestic nature…read morespot in Page, Arizona. You have to take a tour to visit Antelope Canyon, so I shared my thoughts on that experience on the tour company's page. When visiting Antelope Canyon, you have the choice of either Upper Canyon or Lower Canyon. Upper Canyon is the more popular and famous option as it's where the light beams occur at different times of the day. Lower Canyon is where you get deeper into the canyon. No matter which canyon you choose, make sure to book your reservations weeks in advance. If you don't, especially if it's a weekend or peak season, you'll likely be out of luck. We visited on a Sunday morning at 8:00 a.m. Antelope Canyon has become one of the most popular attractions in Arizona thanks to TikTok and Instagram. In many ways, it's becoming the new "Grand Canyon." Even if you're not big on social media, if you're a certain age, you know Antelope Canyon. Why? It was the standard wallpaper on Microsoft Windows for many years. And yes, the pictures are just as mesmerizing as reality at this natural wonder. The incredible formations inside this canyon were caused by many years of flooding and weather elements such as wind. You'll spend about 45 minutes in the canyon taking it the beauty of the canyon which is located on the Navajo Nation reservation. You'll be taking a lot of pictures of yourself, of the canyon, and listening to what your tour guide shares with you about the history of the canyon. It's one of those places that everyone should visit at some point in their lives if they're able. It's that incredible. It takes some planning and it's not cheap, but it's well worth it.

Navajo scared ground. Hence our mandatory guide Rick who was so knowledgeable, warm, engaging and…read morefun. This in my humble opinion is and has become the top, must visit and see destination in Arizona. Let me try and explain why it surpasses the Grand Canyon. These gorgeous canyons were naturally carved over thousands of years by the combined forces of the eroding water via flash floods and the strong winds interacting with the sandstone. Hence behold these spectacular smooth natural flowing, swirling and narrow rock formations as our stellar guide and the others educated us via words, music and lyrics. The 70 minute tour in the afternoon( & earlier one around 10 am) is timed perfectly to coincide with the proper angles and intensity of the sun's rays as we made our way down to this wonderland. It was a lovely and breezy 80 degrees and maybe 70 ish when we got to the bottom. Please wear comfy sneakers. This beauty is in Page, Arizona just 271 miles north of Phoenix. I emphasis again this is a once in a lifetime event.

What a fun short hiking trail. A great alternative to The Wave if you did not get the lottery…read morevisitor access. As soon as you pull in, the Beehive trail is located across the restroom area. Gorgeous view of the this prehistoric landscape. Imagine this area was the bottom of the ocean 119 million years ago, pre human. There's a couple of slight steep incline so be aware but very doable if you take it slow. Bring plenty of water to hydrate on warm days above 80 degrees. Happy Trails!!

I entered the permit lottery for The Wave, and much like the vast majority of people who enter, I…read moredidn't win. As an alternative, I selected this trail. I think this hike was well worth it, being much shorter and much more accessible. Also known as the Beehive Loop Trail, this trail is 1.3 miles with minimal elevation gain. You see and can walk on cool-looking sandstone formations, with undulating striations that play with your eyes. The parking lot is a dirt pullout near the side of the road. There's no bathroom however right across the street is the campground with composting toilets. The trail is marked with cairns and rocks lining the path. It's hard to get lost, but there are some side off shoots that you can follow off the main path.

Quick little stroll (about 1 mile round trip) to a seep spring covered in vegetation. The first…read morepart is quite flat with people walking with strollers and their dogs. The final bit is a little more steep (no scrambling required) on rock, as well as a few steps carved into the rock. The end of the trail is marked with a sign that says "trail end" so you don't go wandering off into the wilderness. I couldn't really explore the hanging garden area as I realized that there was a strong buzzing noise that turned out to be swarming bees in a tree nearby! Oh well, I got to enjoy the cooler air for a moment before fleeing. Note: There are no bathrooms at the trailhead or anywhere near the parking lot. Plan accordingly and bring water and sun protection.

Nice well marked hiking trail with a splash of green at the end... even in February! We loved…read morehiking Hanging Gardens Trail!

What an excellent way to spend an evening walking through the canyon walls at night and viewing the…read morestars/constellations. We also learned the history of the Native communities. They supply headlamps to safely navigate through the dark canyon walls. Our guide, Wally, was awesome. And he showed us how to adjust our cameras to take better pictures.

Amazing tour and hike! My husband and I did deer canyon and it ended up only being us, so we got a…read morevery private tour away from the crowds. The guide was very knowledgeable and friendly. We would love to come back and do another hike in the future! I would consider deer canyon a moderate level hike there was uneven dirt and rocks and ladders, once in the canyon it has very narrow pathways

This is a really great spot to come and swim; the water is so fresh and clear. Coming down to this…read morepoint is not a tough hike; just bring proper shoes.