🌄🌵 D5 | Glen Canyon Dam & Lake Powell: Desert Engineering Marvel!

Built 1957-1963, the Glen Canyon Dam stands as America’s 2nd tallest dam at 216 meters! 🏗️🌅 Managed by the U.S. military, free tours let you explore its underground power station—complete with industrial grandeur! 🏨 🌊 Lake Powell’s Birth Story: After the dam’s 1963 completion, water began pooling, forming Lake Powell—named after General John Wesley Powell, the first explorer to raft these canyons and advocate for its hydroelectric potential! 👨🚀 📜 The reservoir took 17 years to fill (1980 finish line!), becoming the U.S.’s 2nd largest artificial lake—a desert oasis spanning 160,000 acres! 🌺 🔍 Must-See Highlights: Dam Tours: Descend into the belly of the beast! 💦 Learn how this colossal structure harnesses Colorado River power. Boat Adventures: Rent a houseboat or kayak to explore Lake Powell’s 2,000 miles of shoreline—think hidden coves, red-rock canyons, and sunset views that’ll steal your breath! 🚤 History Vibes: Snap pics at the Powell Memorial, honoring the explorer who mapped these lands! 📸🌺 #DesertWonders #EngineeringFeats #LakePowellMagic 🌴