Navajo Bridge Interpretive Center — Attraction in Page City Limits

Interesting plaque that the California Condor survived the ice age, but was almost eliminated by humans, who reduced the total number in existence by 1987 to 22 (actually 27). Wiki said they were then all captured and bred in San Diego and Los Angeles and reintroduced. Nice to read this was built by the CCC. It is not clear why there is a plaque to Lovie Davis Wescott Reeiff, 1913-1958, who died of a heart attack in Hawthorne, Calif., except "With all her heart she dearly loved this canyon country." The plaque concludes "Hoyeh de atÌn," which seems to mean nothing. Maybe her descendants gave money? There is a plaque to Norman D. Nevills, 1908-1949, the first or one of the first to lead boat trips down six rivers, but placed by The Cayoneers, a private company still operating. He lived in Mexican Hat, and the tours left from Lee's Ferry, so it seems the plaque was placed here for advertising purposes. He died in Mexican Hat when his small plane had an engine failure after takeoff, and her turned around to come back to the runway and was crashed straight into a canyon wall next to the runway. He should have turned right and landed on the grass. There is a plaque to John Doyle Lee making him sound like a wonderful person, but he had 19 wives, at least 11 of whom later left him, and in 1857 led the masacre of 120 pioneers in the Baker-Fancher party, for which he was tried and executed by firing squad in 1877. That plaque, too, should be removed. Typical whitewashing of...

This interpretive center was well-kept and well stocked.

There was quite a large variety of souvenirs to choose from at reasonable prices.

For the passport stampers, there is the Glen Canyon NRA and the Vermilion Cliffs NM stamps here.

Bathrooms were not plumbed, they dropped into a catching container. They also did not have running water sinks, instead they provided hand sanitizer to minimize water waste. However they were clean and I can't complain!

The parking wasn't too large however I don't believe there would be too much congestion at once, nor would people stay long enough to create an issue finding a space. There were a few full length RV's parked when I was there.

All in all this was a great experience that I would certainly recommend if you're...

This center is located on the west bank of the Colorado River along US Highway 89A and offers a visitor’s center, restrooms, a gift shop, and free parking for those wishing to visit the old historic Navajo Bridge. The center offers a fascinating glimpse into the bridge’s history and the region’s cultural significance. A bonus for visitors, is being able to see juvenile California Condors as they fly and perch under and along the bridge spans. There is free parking in front of the center along with well-maintained restrooms adjacent to the center with running water, not vault toilets. Make sure to walk along the historic bridge and discover the history around it and even visit the other side of the bridge, where you can view and purchase local Navajo...