Cass Hite found gold here in 1883 and eventually a small town sprang up. Hite Marina is one of the quieter marinas and is well liked by many fishermen. The beauty of Lake Powell is intact, due in most part to Glen Canyon National Recreational Area. The National Recreational area encompasses the lake and prevents the shores from being filled up with businesses and homes. The landscape and stillness of Lake Powell can found today, even though thousands of visitors come to see the lake.
Every visitor is able to find a spot all to themselves to soak in the lake's natural wonders.
One of the most fantastic sights to see at Lake Powell is Rainbow Bridge. It is the largest natural rock bridge in the world. It is well worth the boat trip out to see it. You can get to Lake Powell from Tucson or Phoenix by taking Interstate 17 north out of town to Flagstaff. Once you are in Flagstaff take U.S. Highway 89 north to the town of Page, which lies just south of Lake Powell.