Arizona Tourism – see one of the Seven Wonders of the World
There are Arizona vacations and then there are Arizona vacations! You will want to see the stunning Grand Canyon which is one of the Seven Wonders of the World and one of the greatest assets of the Natural World. This canyon is huge; the floor runs 277 miles with stunning views from any area of the Canyon you visit.
You may begin your trip in Flagstaff where the beauty of the mountains surrounds you. There is shopping, dining or live music to enjoy in downtown Flagstaff’s downtown area. Maybe you will be there for the Oldest Hopi Art Show in the World which will showcase the art, music and culture of the Hopi Indians. Or maybe you will want to visit the Meteor Crater Center which displays the never-ending process of impacts and collisions in our solar system by the Meteors. Take time to visit the Painted Forest where nature has created the beauty of petrified wood in stunning colors, a true work of Mother Nature’s handiwork.
You can start you day headed for the Grand Canyon. Start out driving north of Flagstaff on Hwy 89 toward Hwy 64. You want to take this route because it takes you the less crowded East entrance of the park. It will save you fighting for parking and walking in crowds of so many people. When you arrive at the Canyon you should take the drive on Desert View Drive which is the longest stretch of road open to the public along the South Rim of the Canyon. Sit back, in the evening, and watch the beauty of the sun setting at the Canyon setting off the stunning colors differently than other times of the day. Each hour shows you a new view when you are at the Canyon, regardless of the time of day. Enjoy them all!
If you spend the night near the Canyon take off for the John Wesley Powell Memorial Museum in the morning. You will learn about this explorer’s Colorado River Voyages. At the museum you will be able to see the oversized replica of the long boat they used on the river. In the museum you will see some sketches, photos and other memorabilia of Powell’s adventures on the river from 1869 0 1871. Amid the displays are also Native American and pioneer artifacts.
Now you may want to take a ride on a boat at Lake Powell. You can find different offers in Page. This community overlooks the dramatic views of the great Lake Powell and Glen Canyon Dam. Page also is right next to the Navajo Nation where you may want to spend another day, visiting the area and learning about the Navajo history. That is for tomorrow for today enjoy your boat ride on the 180 mile long Lake Powell with its over 90 canyon to explore and beautiful scenery of the shoreline.
While you are in the area you will be able to visit Rainbow Bridge National Monument. This is the largest sacred natural bridge in the world. You can walk on it from the docking area of your tour boat. It spans 275 ft across the river and stands 290 ft tall.
The Canyhon de Chelly National Monument offers you rugged cliffs to see and stunning views. There are jeep tours that you can take and explore the Anasazi ruins. The Anaszi Indians are the ancestors of the modern Pueblo Indians. They were in the area as early at AD 1 and AD 1300! There are artifacts of their baskets, pottery, cloth ornaments and tools remaining for you to see.
Arizona vacations are something for you to truly enjoy. There are so many things to see and so much to do. You can enjoy the culture, the western life, the beauty of the mountains and the charm of the desert. Come often and stay a long time!
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