A Quick Stop in Page, Arizona
One of the best parts of traveling the U.S. is getting to know so many different places on a deeper level. It’s fun to be able to say, “Oh yeah, I know what you’re talking about,” when someone brings up a town or area they’ve been to. That’s a big reason we don’t just stick to remote, off-grid locations. As much as we love those, we want to see all of the country—not just the places that are 100 miles from the nearest grocery store. (At some point, we might need a different vehicle to properly do cities… that might be where the EarthRoamer taps out.)
That’s how we ended up in Page, Arizona. It’s definitely more touristy than we usually go for, but it felt like one of those places we should experience at least once. So here’s what we learned, and what we’d recommend if you’re planning a trip.
You probably only need about two days. Page doesn’t have a huge list of attractions, and most of them don’t take that long. Horseshoe Bend is more of a 30-minute stop. The slot canyons are about half a day. You could spend another half day out on Lake Powell, and then maybe another half day checking out smaller stops like Biidi the Arch if you’re interested.
For where to stay, we’d recommend Roam America Horseshoe Bend. We don’t usually gravitate toward RV parks, but when we do, these are our first choice. They’re new, clean, and don’t have that run-down RV park feel.
An Antelope Canyon tour is worth doing. We almost skipped it because of the price, but it’s really impressive. Just know that you go through with a guide in a group, and your experience will depend a lot on who your guide is. Ours was great—she shared stories and showed us exactly where to stand for the best photos. The group behind us had a much more rushed, directive guide. Since you can’t explore on your own, it’s a bit of a roll of the dice.
We went in February, which felt like the perfect time of year. Temps were in the 60s, so it was comfortable without being hot, and it seemed a lot less crowded than what we imagine summer looks like.
Overall, Page feels like a great stop if you’re exploring the Southwest for the first time or want easy access to some iconic scenery. Otherwise, it’s worth seeing, but it’s probably not at the top of our list for places we’d go back to.
Watch our video of our experience!