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Should a boat 20 feet in length be assessed the same annual fee for plying the waters of Lake Powell at Glen Canyon National Recreation Area as a boat approaching 100 feet in length? The National Park Service doesn't think so and is proposing a sliding fee scale based on the length of a boat and is seeking public comment on that proposal.

After rising for a few months, Lake Powell at Glen Canyon National Recreation Area in Utah seems to be beginning to drop.

Jumping from cliffs at Glen Canyon National Recreation Area in Utah into the cool waters of Lake Powell can be a great activity, if you know exactly what you're jumping into. Is it shallow? Are there submerged objects? There are a number of risky conditions that can arise from jumping into Lake Powell.

Spring runoff continues to raise the elevation of Lake Powell at Glen Canyon National Recreation Area in Utah, where National Park Service staff say the Halls Crossing Boat Ramp can now be used by all watercraft.

You'll soon need a permit if you plan to boat on the Colorado River between the Glen Canyon Dam and Lees Ferry. The National Park Service at Glen Canyon National Recreation Area will begin requiring the free permit on June 1 for that 16-mile stretch of river.

With spring runoff growing by the day, Lake Powell's water level is increasing about a foot a day, according to the National Park Service.

Spring runoff has raised Lake Powell at Glen Canyon National Recreation Area by nearly 10 feet since April 30, allowing the National Park Service to open the Bullfrog North Boat Ramp to houseboats and larger vessels.

An unexpectedly large snowpack in the Upper Colorado River Basin is expected to raise the elevation of Lake Powell at Glen Canyon National Recreation Area higher than previously forecast, leading to the likelihood of more boat ramps being in use this summer.