John Wesley Powell River History Museum

Glen Canyon Exposed: Now and Then is a landmark photographic and film exhibit by celebrated artists Dawn Kish and Tad Nichols. This unique showcase presents two perspectives of Glen Canyon: Nichols’ iconic 1950s images, captured before the construction of Glen Canyon Dam, and Kish’s contemporary photographs and documentary film, chronicling the canyon’s stunning reemergence as […]

The Bowline Film Festival, held each March in Green River, Utah in partnership with the John Wesley Powell River History Museum, curates films that explore rivers, landscapes, conservation, adventure, and Indigenous and local cultures of the Colorado Plateau. We welcome documentaries, narratives, shorts, and experimental work that deepen public understanding, inspire stewardship of waterways and […]

Mark your calendars for Friday, October 3, and Saturday, October 4 for our 2026 River Runners Hall of Fame Festival! Check our website for updates as we plan this year’s event.