Arizona Tourism offers the opportunity to see one of the greatest assets in the Natural World and one of the Seven Wonders of the World with the Grand Canyon. This vast expanse of natural beauty has 277 miles of canyon floor to see. The trip to the Canyon has an abundance of interesting things to see so plan to make the trip more than just a one day outing.
Flagstaff is a city surrounded by beautiful mountains. You can take a break there, perhaps spend the night, and enjoy the shopping, dining or live music which is in the downtown area. You also may want to see the Oldest Hopi Art Show that is once a year so you should check your travel dates before visiting. If you are interested in Meteors then you will want to see the Meteor Crater Center which displays the never-ending process of impacts and collisions in our solar system by the Meteors. Of course when you are in the area go to the Painted Forest where nature has created a beautiful display of petrified wood in stunning color and display.
The begin your day headed for the Grand Canyon where you will drive north of Flagstaff on Hwy 89 toward Hwy 64. The reason for going this route is that it takes you to the less crowded East entrance of the park. You won’t have to fight so many people to find parking and begin your adventure at the Canyon. When you arrive at the Canyon take the leisurely drive on Desert View Drive. This is the longest stretch of road open to the public along the South Rim of the Canyon. In the evening you will want to catch the sunset as it sets on the Grand Canyon with all the vibrant colors and majesty.
After spending the night near the Canyon you may want to travel to John Wesley Powell Memorial Museum to learn about his Colorado River Voyages from the 1800’s. At the museum you will be able to see an oversized, yet accurate, replica of the long boat they used on the river. Inside you will see sketches, photos and other memorabilia of Powell’s journey on the river from 1869 and 1871. There are also Native American and pioneer artifacts to bring history to life for you.
After your visit to the museum you may be in the mood for a boat trip on the great Lake Powell. You can find everything you need at Page which over looks the dramatic vistas of Lake Powell and Glen Canyon Dam. It is also adjacent to the fabulous Navajo Nation which will take another day to truly see and enjoy.
While you are on the water visit Rainbow Bridge National Monument which is the largest sacred natural bridge in the world. This bridge spans 275 feet across the river and stands 290 ft high! You can get there on the cruise and dock so you can actually walk on the bridge.
The Canyhon de Chelly National Monument offers you rugged cliffs to see and stunning views. There are jeep tours that you can take and explore the Anasazi ruins. The Anaszi Indians are the ancestors of the modern Pueblo Indians. They were in the area as early at AD 1 and AD 1300! There are artifacts of their baskets, pottery, cloth ornaments and tools remaining for you to see.
Take a jeep tour of Canyon de Chelly National Monument. Here you will be surrounded by sheer cliffs and hundreds of Anasazi ruins. There are also modern Navajo homes and farms in the area. The Anasazi Indians are the ancestors of the modern Pueblo Indians who settled and farmed in the Four Corners region between about AD 1 and AD 1300. They made fine baskets, pottery, cloth ornaments and tools. They left behind a wide array of artifacts for you to study while you are in the canyon. This will be a fabulous stop on your trip.
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