By Deborah Wall, Recreation

One of the quickest ways to get a complete change of scenery, and a stunning one at that, is to visit Black Canyon, the 11-mile stretch of the Colorado River that lies below Hoover Dam. This rugged canyon, where walls tower more than one thousand feet, is accessed by boat the easiest and seeing it at your own pace is one of the best ways to enjoy it.

Taking a boat upstream from willow Beach in Lake Mead National Recreation Area offers solitude, opportunities to see wildlife, points of historic interest and stunning views of Black Canyon. Photo by Deborah Wall.

The best place to start is from Willow Beach Marina on the Arizona side of the river, about a 20-minute drive south of the Hoover Dam area.

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