In 1869 one-armed John Wesley Powell led the first Colorado River expedition through the Grand Canyon. This small museum displays memorabilia of early river runners, including a model of Powell's boat, with photos and illustrations of his excursions. It also has exhibits on geology, paleontology and the history of Page, and houses the regional visitor center.
John Wesley Powell Museum
Grand Canyon Region
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