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!

You have to stop at Navajo Bridge if you're close to Page. Breathtaking scenery and vivid colors…read more I was so excited to be able to see California condors in the wild!!!

A MUST VISIT. Just master piece. Breath taking. To be honest overwhelmed by how amazing our…read moreancestors went through. Clean restrooms.

Camping along the Colorado River - the views are stunning. There's potable water available and a…read moredump site. The bathroom on one end is under renovation. It's a short walk down to the river... which is icy cold. There's a great hike with the remains of a small ranch. Loved my time here.

Driving by and decided to see what was here. It's a pricey place if you don't have a yearly pass…read more $25 a car. There's lots of hiking trails and they launch the river rafts from here. You can go down by the Colorado river and put your toes in the cold water. There wasn't a lot of people here today which was great! We stopped at the Navajo bridge and walked on the old 1927 bridge that is now for pedestrians only. Got some great pics and saw a Condor was hanging out under one side! Check out the pics! Lots to do here. Great fun for all ages. The Condor we saw and posted picture of is a wild Male born of wild parents. Was so cool to see him from about 20 feet away.

Amazing trip. A bit busier than when I travels there 7 years ago but still very secluded and…read moretranquil. Kayak the Colorado was accommodating and the guides were excellent. I would do this again and again

Shaun was so kind - I almost made a much bigger drive than necessary but he kindly informed me of…read morethe fallacy of my plans. Grateful for his service

I'm not sure whether Page, Arizona is trying to keep this gorgeous, small park a secret but…read more.. Cat's Outta the Bag!! This place is gorgeous!!! You MUST get yourself to this free, city park while visiting Page and take in all of the gorgeous panoramic views - excellent park for sunsets!

Beautiful park! We enjoyed an early cool morning here taking in the scenery. Definitely worth a…read morestop!

Page, while it has become touristy, is a wonderful place to visit in Arizona. I made a weekend trip…read moreto visit all of the top attractions, including Lake Powell. There are several different ways you can check out Lake Powell. One option is to see it from afar from atop cliffs and overlooks in Glen Canyon Park. This provides scenic views of the beautiful lake. Another option is to actually see the Lake up close and personal. There are several spots where you can do that. I decided to make the short drive into Utah to see it from Lone Rock. You have to drive through some rocky/sandy terrain so me careful to follow the path (unless you're in a car with four-wheel drive). Once you get closer to the beach, you will reach a sandy area. Do not drive through it. You'll see cars and RVs parked right where the terrain changes for good reason. Unless you have the proper vehicle, you'll get stuck in the sand. I saw it happen. That will ruin your day. There are even warning signs about this. Once we parked our rental, we walked to the shoreline. I dipped my toes in the water, a bit cold but pleasant. It's a great place to just relax and take in the beauty of your surroundings. The Lake is also a popular spot to rent boats. While I didn't do this, it is a popular activity. A must-visit while in Page!

Such a beautiful and peaceful place. I was happy we came in February so we really felt like we had…read morethe place to ourselves!

Beautiful campground!…read more We were driving east on Route 89A towards Marble Canyon and we were all tired and hungry. The sign for the campground was a welcome sight even though we were not thinking about camping there. We were looking for a comfortable picnic ground were we could have a festive lunch, a little nap and a couple of hours of rest before getting back on the road. So we turned right onto AZ-67 a little passed the campground entrance, and a few hundred yards, left onto the entrance of the no fee picnic area. The place is beautiful and well maintained. The picnic tables are nicely shaded by big trees and the public restrooms are clean. After filling our bellies we went for a walk exploring the surrounding, and I can tell you that the campground itself is just as well-kept and maintained. Right in the corner of Route 89A and AZ-67 there is the Jacob Lake Inn and Store. So if you want to stick around for the night, but are not big on camping check this place out, it is a good alternative to roughing it out under the trees! And the place is only 45 mile from the North Rim of the Grand Canyon!

Stopped at Jacob's lake nest the north rim of the Grand Canyon national park entrance toad. Busy…read moreplace with gas , food , lodging . Seems like private concessionaires have the lease? on this busy corner . Beautiful part of our state .

Nice clean courts for a game of pickleball. The basketball from the adjacent basketball courts…read moretends to fly in and intervene though. Low quality restrooms a bit of a walk away. Friendly beginner picklers to play with if you came by yourself. No shade though.

Were in town for the canyons and wanted to play pickleball found this park from a FB group and came…read morearound 9pm. There were people playing pickleball, a family playing basketball, some kids at the skate park. Overall it seemed well lit and safe and the pickleball courts were nice. I'd recommend

This place is so underrated on social media--I only discovered it while randomly exploring the map…read more When I checked the Bureau of Land Management's website, I got even more confused because it mentioned that the dirt road requires an AWD and a high-clearance vehicle. As a national monument, I expected there to be an entrance ticket booth. I was traveling from Zion to Flagstaff. but this place was nowhere to be found the yelp map pointer we are taking you to a vista spot where later I realized you can see the whole vermillion from there in the distance. So how did I find it? I want to keep driving. And all the sudden I saw something stunning from the window... if there wasn't and a car parked there selling tribe souvenirs I wouldn't even know I could drive in there... It was a weekday and barely anyone there . The lady that was supposed to be selling the souvenirs was probably sleeping in the car and didn't bother to come out. I don't have high clearance vehicle , so I tried to park at a more flat area... but if you have high clearance vehicle, I think you can drive around all the rock formations without any problem. If not, you can also explore on foot!

Holy smokes, 280,000 acres! So much to see including a growing number of endangered California…read moreCondors. A lot of the condors are hatched and raised in a breeding program and then released. Although you can get some great shots from the main highway, most of the trails/roads you do need a high clearance vehicle/four wheel drive due to sand being so deep. Most of the roads are all dirt so be cautious if raining etc. if venturing in Coyote Buttes (the wave) you need a permit. Camping is allowed. While you could spend literal days here backpacking etc you still won't see it all. Take your time. I'm bummed we didn't see a condor or two. Maybe on our next trip.

All I can say is I wish I had this kind of balance. The scenery all around is so incredibly…read morebeautiful that I think I must have said "this is amazing" 500 times during our trip to Page, Arizona and Zion National Park in Utah. So much natural beauty and amazing stone structures. Even if you don't get out and hike all the trails, the drive all by itself is wonderful. There is a fee per car to enter the Lees Ferry portion, but a couple at the kiosk to obtain a pass decided to bless us. We had never seen or met them before, but they singled me and my husband out and saved us about $35. It was especially timely because my husband was literally sitting off to the side debating on if the pass was worth the cost. We had seen so much on our 8 day trip out west and this was one of the last places on his list. Thank you Lord for your grace and mercy. Cathedral Wash Slot Canyon and Paria Beach are both nearby. There is also a campsite and hiking trail along the Paria River.