Arizona revised
Apr 12th, 2017, 04:18 AM
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Arizona revised
After receiving feedback from this site and another, I revised my plan and switched the order. Also, less hotel jumping. I dropped Sedona since my husband and I have been and the boys would probably enjoy other things better. I added in places that will be new to all of us.
NH to Arizona. With 7 and 8 year old boys. Last week of April.
Sunday: arrive in PHX, get rental SUV, head for Flagstaff. Stop at Montezuma's Castle and maybe V Bar V on the way depending on time. Stay at SpringHill Suites Flagstaff for two nights.
Monday: day trip to Petrified Forest
Tuesday: Sunset Crater, Waputki. Drive north to Page. Stop at Horseshoe Bend. Stay at Courtyard Page for two nights.
Wednesday: Head north for dam tour and into Utah for Big Water and Paria Rimrocks
Thursday: Early Lower Antelope tour. Drive to GCNP via east entrance and stop along the way. Stay at Yavapai.
Friday: Hike either BA or SK to the 1.5 mile mark. Start the long drive south to Phoenix making stops along the way. Maybe lava tubes, probably drive thru Sedona, maybe stop for a quick hike. Stay at the PHX Airport Marriott.
Saturday: Head home
Thoughts?
NH to Arizona. With 7 and 8 year old boys. Last week of April.
Sunday: arrive in PHX, get rental SUV, head for Flagstaff. Stop at Montezuma's Castle and maybe V Bar V on the way depending on time. Stay at SpringHill Suites Flagstaff for two nights.
Monday: day trip to Petrified Forest
Tuesday: Sunset Crater, Waputki. Drive north to Page. Stop at Horseshoe Bend. Stay at Courtyard Page for two nights.
Wednesday: Head north for dam tour and into Utah for Big Water and Paria Rimrocks
Thursday: Early Lower Antelope tour. Drive to GCNP via east entrance and stop along the way. Stay at Yavapai.
Friday: Hike either BA or SK to the 1.5 mile mark. Start the long drive south to Phoenix making stops along the way. Maybe lava tubes, probably drive thru Sedona, maybe stop for a quick hike. Stay at the PHX Airport Marriott.
Saturday: Head home
Thoughts?
Apr 13th, 2017, 09:28 AM
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You don't have Big John's BBQ on your agenda.
Paria Rim Rocks also known as Toad Stools.
A long time ago, you could drive to them from the north end. But, the government in trying to protect us from all harm, closed that road. Very scenic and historic route
Now you have to hike 4.5 miles (one way) in an open canyon wash. They are spectacular.
Trailhead is at 37 06.722 111 41.333. Entry is from Big Water is Ethan Allen Road
Note: Purchase a full tank of gas at the junction of 89 to GRrnd canyon (highway 64?). Much cheaper.
Vaga
You don't have Big John's BBQ on your agenda.
Paria Rim Rocks also known as Toad Stools.
A long time ago, you could drive to them from the north end. But, the government in trying to protect us from all harm, closed that road. Very scenic and historic route
Now you have to hike 4.5 miles (one way) in an open canyon wash. They are spectacular.
Trailhead is at 37 06.722 111 41.333. Entry is from Big Water is Ethan Allen Road
Note: Purchase a full tank of gas at the junction of 89 to GRrnd canyon (highway 64?). Much cheaper.
Vaga
