The drive from Las Vegas to Grand Canyon South Rim by car is approximately 4 hours long. You pass through the barren desert landscapes of Nevada into much greener pine forests in the mid northern region of Arizona. It’s actually […]
Arizona
Visiting the Four Corners Monument
What are the Four Corners States? The Four Corners Monument is the only spot in the US where the borders of 4 states intersect. It’s a unique geographical location comprised of the states of Arizona, Utah, Colorado, and New Mexico. […]
Places to Stay and Go Camping in Monument Valley
Monument Valley is a beautiful location in the middle of the desert on the Arizona/Utah border. If you’re driving in from the Grand Canyon, or even from the Four Corners, it’s worth an overnight stop in Monument Valley to explore […]
7 Top Things to See and Do in Monument Valley
Looking for what to do if you’ve got a day or afternoon to spend in Monument Valley? I was there in October of 2016-a great time to visit as it wasn’t too hot or cold. Here are some of the […]
Driving from Grand Canyon to Monument Valley
Today was the end of an awesome 2 days spent at the Grand Canyon. I didn’t want to leave, and wished we had at least one more day to check out a couple overlooks we missed, stroll along the rim […]
Take a Short Day Hike into the Grand Canyon
Don’t have time for an all day hike but want to experience going down into the canyon? Or maybe you’re not an experienced hiker or are just out of shape. Then consider going down to the Mile-and-a-Half Resthouse, the first […]
The Grand Canyon Watchtower
The last point of interest along Desert View Road at the South Rim of the Grand Canyon(going from West to East), is Desert View Watchtower. As the map below shows, the drive is about a half hour if you don’t […]
Tusayan Ruins – An Ancient Civilization at the Grand Canyon
Visiting Tusayan Ruins Did you know there were ruins at the Grand Canyon? Before going there I didn’t! Actually there are literally tons of archaeological sites in and around the canyon. In fact the little map brochure I got said […]
Mather Point – Amazing First View of The Grand Canyon, South Rim
I had wanted to see the Grand Canyon ever since I saw pictures of it in my “Children’s Atlas of the World.” Yeah I had one of those. I was a geography geek ever since I was little, what can […]
Route 66 Williams, Arizona, Near The Grand Canyon!
If you’re going to the Grand Canyon South Rim, and driving up from the south, or driving from Las Vegas like I did, a great place to stop at is on Route 66, Williams, Arizona. The small town of Williams […]
