The Colorado River The Sights To See Along

Not only a vital source of water for

the Southwest, the Colorado River

serves the United States as a place

of natural and manmade wonders,

including the awe-inspiring Grand

Canyon and Hoover Dam.

Visited by millions of tourists every

year, the Colorado River offers any

number of adventures, from

helicopter tours over Tower Butte to

whitewater rafting at Lee’s Ferry.

Take a moment to explore seven of

the best sights to see along, on, and

above the Colorado River.

at Nankoweap The Granaries

As one of the largest side canyons along the

Colorado River, Nankoweap is home to a true

marvel of a sight in the form of the granaries

constructed by the ancient Anasazi people to

preserve their food from rot and infestation.

of Lake Powell The Rock Formations

Best seen from the sky, the differential erosion of rocks, minerals, and soil by the

Colorado River over millions of years formed the iconic landscape we see along

Lake Powell today. Popular sights include Glen Canyon and Tower Butte.

Glenwood Canyon The Majestic

Featuring gorgeous

evergreens and crisp,

clean water, Glenwood

Canyon is a popular spot

along the Colorado

River, and arguably one

of the most scenic

landscapes along the

Interstate Highway

System. On Interstate 70,

you can access the

canyon by foot from four

different rest areas,

making it a perfect route

for road trips.

of Laughlin The Tranquil Waters

The family-friendly town of Laughlin is located directly along

the Colorado River, making it a prime location for water-

activity enthusiasts. Laughlin is also known for its casinos,

and the River Walk, which curves along the Colorado River

and serves as the ultimate pedestrian thoroughfare, linking

a string of popular casinos and restaurants.

at Lee’s Ferry Fishing and Boating

Truly experience the Colorado River and take in its glorious

sights with a day of fishing or rafting at Lee’s Ferry. As the

Grand Canyon National Park’s northernmost point, it serves as

the perfect starting place for exploring the river.

of Lake Mead The Desert Ecosystems

Unlike anywhere else in the world –

visit Lake Mead National Recreation

Area to explore the Mohave Desert,

the Sonoran Desert, and the Great

Basin Desert, which make up 3 of the

4 desert ecosystems found in the

United States. It should also be

noted, Lake Mead is the America’s

largest man-made reservoir.

Hoover Dam The Historic

On the border of Nevada and Arizona, in the Black

Canyon of the Colorado, the impressive magnitude of

the dam’s infrastructure draws in millions of visitors

each year. With a base that’s 660 feet thick and runs

1243 feet in length along the canyon walls, one

cannot truly appreciate its size without seeing it in

person.

Memorial Bridge Mike O’Callaghan-Pat Tillman

Also known as the Hoover Dam Bypass

Bridge, this marvel of a structure, which

carries Route 93 over the Colorado River,

features the widest concrete arch in the

Western Hemisphere and is also the highest

concrete arch bridge in the world.

Flying over 600,000 passengers a year

over the historic Grand Canyon,

Papillon is not only one of the largest

sightseeing companies, but also one

of the safest.

As a member of The Tour Operators

Program of Safety (TOPS), Papillon

makes exceptional safety practices a

standout feature of their business and

reputation.

Learn more about all of Papillon’s

sightseeing adventures, in the air

and on the water, by visiting

www.papillon.com.