This area was pretty well teaming with human life since about the year 400. There was no lake but the Colorado River was nearby. The bay in the photo is Wahweap Bay. Wahweap means "bitter water". The Colorado, before the dams, was either raging in the spring with the snow melt, or 90 degrees and a wall of moving mud in the late summer, early fall. The native Americans built some villages on the shores of tributaries of the Colorado, but not on the river itself. Wahweap only had water flowing in it during spring run off, or during the monsoon season in the summer. The water would stagnate in pools and become unsafe to use. It is thought they named it Wahweap as a warning to their own children and to other's passing through of the danger of the stagnant water. The Mormon Pioneers got to t... 08/28/2008

Greeenehaven Arizona has changed a lot in the last few years. This small town has a rich history in our area and was named after Art Greene. I found a great site at ASU Libraries with photos and all about Art Greene - You can check it outColorado River and Art Greene photos and history Greenehaven is the only town with home ownership almost on the shores of Lake Powell. Several years ago a developer purchased a large portion of Greenehaven and today has several spec homes for sale as well as numerous lots. There are also private owners selling lots and homes as well.As of May 3, 2008 in Greenehaven there are146 lots for salePrice range $75,000 to $235,000Size range .23 acres to 1.05 acres Lake Powell is currently raising 4 inches a day and by the first of July should see a 50 foot total... 05/03/2008