Mini Grand Circle Road Trip- Arizona, Utah and Las Vegas!
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You've probably heard about the Grand Circle National Park tour...and for those of you who haven't, its an all encompassing trip to some of the grandest of US National parks in the 4 states that form the majority of the Colorado plateau - Arizona, Utah, New Mexico and Colorado.
If time favors you - by all means go for it. For others, don't despair...there are many viable mini grand circle options that are just as satisfying..and if you throw in a couple outstanding state parks in the mix...now we are really talking!
Our trip was a 9 day 1500 mile itinerary that commenced in Vegas, and ended rightfully in Vegas as well. It had the best of both worlds- Natural and Man-made...and in everyway was one of our most memorable trips yet....read on and happy travels!
Route taken and entries by Real Traveler C & R
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First pit stop - "Hoover Dam"
Only about 35miles south east of Las Vegas, enroute to Grand Canyon on US-93 stands a monolithic icon that represents strength, grandeur and a have... Continue reading »
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I have arrived - I am here - Its the Grand Canyon!
After reading, researching and planning for more than 6 months...you get to a point, when waiting just doesn't work for you. You've heard about it... Continue reading »
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Start and finish point...Las Vegas
So our journey commenced in Vegas...there are a couple of 'fly-in' points to start the grand circle tour (Vegas, Flagstaff). As the name... Continue reading »
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Galloping herds of Antelopes...give it its fabled name - Antelope Canyon
Continuing east on Hwy 64 and then north on US 89, little did we think, that our next destination would leave such a lasting impression o... Continue reading »
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the village..the sun..and the sky
the village
Yes, they call it the Grand Canyon village ...although considering the size and expanse of the canyon, calling this place ... Continue reading »
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Pink is my pick for the day...Coral Pink to be precise!
At day break, as we left the town of Page, we found ourselves once again crossing state lines, this time from Arizona into Utah (no time zone chang... Continue reading »
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Zion Canyon Scenic drive cuts through the heart of the park
One of the most scenic roads inside the park is the Zion Canyon scenic drive. Wonder why they named it that!! There are many view points and v... Continue reading »
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Big and Tall - Zion National Park
Coming off of a high, after visiting coral pink sand dunes, the day had only just begun…it was still early…and Zion Canyon National Park beckoned a... Continue reading »
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Feel yourself transform at BRYCE CANYON national park
After experiencing one of the oldest national parks (Zion Canyon<... Continue reading »
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Bryce has many different 'POINTS' of view
THE DREAM....
It must have been twilight ...or sometime very early by my standards, I awoke to what felt like... Continue reading »
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Hoodoos-Grottos-Narrows....don't worry, its all English!
So with horseshoe shaped amphitheaters that one can get lost within...to myriad colors and unique rock formations that demand your awe...from ... Continue reading »
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