Unscripted- Spring Break Lake Powell -2018- Repack Jun 2026

Even years later, the trip remains the benchmark for the perfect vacation. It was a time before social media took over every second of travel. It was about being present.

Lake Powell, a massive reservoir straddling the border of Utah and Arizona, offers over 1,900 miles of shoreline. In March and April, the water is crisp, the summer crowds are nonexistent, and the weather is a volatile roll of the dice. The plan was to launch from Wahweap Marina and cruise straight to the towering amphitheaters of Navajo Canyon.

The Lake Powell trip was released as a multi-part series, documenting different phases of the vacation. The episodes follow a chronological format: Unscripted- Spring Break Lake Powell -2018-

Then came the bucket-list item: .

As we pulled back into the marina on Sunday, sun-scorched and smelling like gasoline and lake water, we realized we hadn't looked at a clock in six days. 2018 was a long time ago, but the red dust from that trip is probably still in the bottom of those duffel bags. 🏜️ Trip Highlights Battling the wind at Stateline Ramp. The Jump: Conquering the "Leap of Faith" at Padre Bay. The Storm: A midnight scramble to save the camp. The Silence: Stargazing with zero light pollution. Even years later, the trip remains the benchmark

We spent the rest of the week navigating the "Toilet Bowl"—a natural whirlpool hole in the rock—and exploring narrow slot canyons where the walls were so close we could touch both sides at once. No cell service meant no Instagram, no emails, and no reality. Just the smell of campfire smoke, the taste of sandy sandwiches, and the feeling of being very small in a very ancient place.

Lake Powell, Arizona/Utah—specifically utilizing houseboats to navigate the lake's canyons and secluded coves. Lake Powell, a massive reservoir straddling the border

Spring Break 2018 at Lake Powell wasn’t defined by the destinations reached, but by the freedom of the spaces in between.