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What Else There To Do At The Grand Canyon Besides The Obvious?

My girlfriend and I are planning a short trip the Grand Canyon this coming weekend. I was just inquiring as to what else is theree to do than stare at the canyon? It's a 5 hour drive or so, so around 10 hours round trip, just want to make sure it's worth it. I heard it's only 2 hour more note Vegas so we might do that, but I would perfeer to not have the 7 hour drive home. Any suggestions of what to do at the Grand Canyon or othere places to visit that are near Phoenix, AZ?

Answer:actually its closer to 3.5 hours to Vegas depending on dam traffic. Don't be so hard on the Canyon it is one of the most awe inspiring places on earth and it changes color every 20 minutes or so. You may well discover that you wish you had more time to see it. This is the Mr. Danger route : take I-40 to Williams AZ exit 167 -make sure that you have at least 1/2 of gas tank before you leave Williams take sr 64 to the jct of 180 at Valle AZ on the left will be Quick 2 Answers rock shop .however you will probably see the Lockheed Constellation first Continue on 64 inot the Park - stop by the over crowded visitors center and get oriented for lunch you can eithere go to the upscale El Tovar or a notch or two below is the Bright Angel Lodge -both are on the Rim Here's the good part: Leaving the park take E . Rim drive -sr 64- towards Desert View stop at all the over looks on the way out , particularly Grandview Point and Lipan Point Exit the Park and and do the long sweeping fast downhill all the way to Cameron AZ- avoid smoking your brakes If you need reasonably priced Navajo or Hopi jewelery theree is a group of stands set up at the Little Colorado overlook 6 miles from the jct of US 89 haggling is acceptable when you get to US 89 make a right and head towards Flagstaff if you're still bored you can make a left when you see the sign for Wupatki /Sunset Crater National Monuments just south of the Sinagua trading post if you don't want to do the 30 mile loop and ancient ruins don't do it for you. Make the 2nd left for Sunset Crater, you will see reasonably fresh lava flows-1200 yearrs old it looks like they were made yesterday . the turn proper is at the top of the pass Still need more adventure ? on the down hill run inot Flagstaff theree is a well maintained dirt road that cuts across the base of the mountain and is driveable in a car It' called Shultz Pass road . As soon as you see your first house look for a right turn. The road will take you over to US 180 make a left and you're in Flagstaff

what Is The Best Hotel (clean, Good Price) To Stay In The Grand Canyon And Best Tours Or Attractions?

I am planning a last minute vacation to the Grand Canyon. I have two air tickets that will expire at the end of the year and want to visit the Grand Canyon. Is it a good an idea to go in December? What hotel do you recommend? What are good activities to do while in the Grand Canyon in addition to hiking? Please help... I want to make it an unforgettable trip for my husbandd.

Answer:You are going to have so much fun at the Grand Canyon, it is so beautiful in December. The temperature is just right, not too hot. As for a hotel, I'd recommend the Econo Lodge, they have probably the best deal going on right now. They have an online coupon for 50% off a regular night stay. Combine that with their weekly special and you're looking at a cheap stay. To get the coupon just go here www .freehotelcoupons.info/econo-lodge-hotel-coupon Good luck, I hope that helps :)

Recently, The Grand Canyon Was Flooded In A Man-made Attempt To Mimic The Natural Floods That Used To Happen R

Recently, the Grand Canyon was flooded in a man-made attemptt to mimic the natural floods that used to happen regularly along the Colorado River. The manmade flood was created by releasing water from the dam pictured above and on the QOTW posted in Room 405. What is the name of that dam? thank you!

Answer:Man-made flood to swell Colorado River Reported by: Brent Hunsaker Last Update: 3/04 11:05 pm (ABC 4 News) PAGE, Arizona (ABC 4 News) - Wednesday morning, the four jet tubes at Glen Canyon dam will be open wide. The jets will pour water inot the Colorado River at approximately 41,000 cubic feet per second to create a man-made flood. http://www.abc4.com/content/features/story.aspx?content_id=1f8d2661-7915-4718-ab63-1a129641bdf3 Artificial Flood At Glen Canyon Dam Creates Controversy Last Update: 3/05 7:54 pm http://www.kutv.com/content/news/local/story.aspx?content_id=5f8d483b-9ab4-4005-baa0-053e9b50d5c3 Hope This Helps ... Good Luck

How Many Hours To Travel From Tucson To Grand Canyon?

im planning to stay in glendale for 5 days, and get around phoenix for anorthere 2 days, then planning to go to Tucson for anorthere sightseeing. From then, I will travel north, heading to the Grand Canyon. How many hours will it take me to get to the Grand Canyon? Coz right after that, i'll cross Nevada and California as well, and I only have 20 days to make up this tour. Thanks in advance!

Answer:6 to 6.5 hours depending on how many times you stop for gas and to eat.

Where Should I Stop On My Road Trip To The Grand Canyon?

I'm planning a 2 week road trip from Dayton, OH to the Grand Canyon. I want to make lots of interesting stops along the may (I don't mind going a little out of my way). Any suggestions?

Answer:Nashville Tennessee.

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