ARIZONA AND THE GRAND CANYON: choose your own adventure
The Rim: (EASY) This easy yet awe-inspiring walk is perfect for all who want to see the Canyon without venturing below the rim. The Hopi House, Kolb Studio, El Tovar and the Bright Angel Lodge are some historic sights to treasure along the way. Take in the incredible views from a changing perspective as we stroll along the edge of the seventh wonder of the world.
Bright Angel: (MEDIUM) A historic trail, the Bright Angel also packs drinking fountains and restrooms. This beautiful trail will show you the true massiveness of the canyon. It is a scale that cannot be felt or realized from the rim. This lovely winding trails affords endless views of the canyon that few see
Kaibab: (MEDIUM TO CHALLENGING) This dramatic trail will bestow sweeping panoramas that thrill all who see them. The image of big sky and towering canyons walls can’t help but to become an indelible memory. For wide open, breathtaking vistas Kaibab delivers.
Hermit’s Rest: (CHALLENGING) Avoid the crowds on the Hermit’s trail. This road less traveled allows one to have the whole canyon to yourself. You will be astonished by the solace and wonder here. Your efforts will also be rewarded by a cool dripping oasis
Grandview: (CHALLENGING) This appropriately named world class hike is well worth the challenge it poses. The rewards of which will last a lifetime. A clear cool spring serves as an oasis for you on this hike. Tell the tales and share the photos of this adventure that will make your friends green with envy.
The North Rim: (EASY to CHALLENGING) Few see the glory that is the North Rim due to its remoteness. For this reason reservations must be made in advance. True adventure
PETRIFIED NATIONAL FOREST: feed your soul
The Petrified Forest is the largest concentration of petrified wood on the planet. Due to the extreme nature of the Petrified Forest, reservations must be made in advance. Step back into time and witness a 250 million year forest made of stone. This national park guards her secrets well, allow us to reveal them to you with a Red Earth walkabout.
THINK BIG : other possible gourmet adventure destinations include
Grand Canyon National Park
Sedona
Monument Valley
Bryce Canyon National Park
Flagstaff
Zion National Park
Chiricahua National Monument
Moab
Cochise Stronghold
Arches National Park
Durango
The White Mountains
Great Basin National Park
…………….Just to name a few.