Antelope Canyon, Arizona
My goal has always been to avoid Page, Arizona, a town that would not exist if Glen Canyon Dam did not exist and that is (at least in my mind) the premier location for annoying Read More …
Category: Arizona
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On the Road in Northern Arizona
It is hard to leave the Grand Canyon and I think about someday planning far, far in advance to get one of the larger cabins with a deck that overlooks the rim. Maybe we’ll stay Read More …
Morning at Bright Angel, Grand Canyon National Park
We sleep in. I can’t get used to the idea of getting up for a 5:30 sunrise – even when I know it is really only 6:30. (Arizona doesn’t have daylight savings time, except on Read More …
Sunset again at the North Rim of the Grand Canyon
After being totally unprepared for last night’s great sunset (who knew the best light would be after the sun had all but set?), our goal for the evening is to catch great sunset pictures. (I’m Read More …
Mule trip into the Grand Canyon, Arizona
This afternoon we have our 1/2 day mule ride.This was my idea and I have been very excited about it. (Despite the fact that I’m kind of scared of large animals and a very short Read More …
Along the Cape Royal Road in Grand Canyon National Park, Arizona
Once the sun is above the rim and the canyon mostly awash with color, we head back to the car and start off on the Cape Royal Road.We stop first at Vista Encantada, but find Read More …
Grand Canyon sunrise at Point Imperial, Arizona
We get up early, before sunrise, and head to the high viewpoint at Point Imperial. Point Imperial is the highest point on the north rim at 8,803 feet. From here the walls of Marble Canyon Read More …
Searching for Sunset at the Grand Canyon
We stop in Kanab for lunch at the Rocking V, which was recommended by the potter in Toquerville (and by my friend Dawn). It is a funky, inviting spot with innovative food, a lovely crafts Read More …