Blogs from Grand Canyon, Arizona, United States, North America - page 9

While I was researching my trip to south east Asia I found so many helpful blogs, I was so grateful to the great information out there I decided I needed to contribute as well. We flew from Atlanta to Phoenix. Rented a car from the airport, very economical. From there we went straight to the Grand Canyon National Park. We didn't make any reservations for campsites, online asked for 30 days in advance. Otherwise you'd have to go to the parks services and they release a few campsites per day. We weren't sure if we were going to be able to get a campsite, but in end of August week there were several. Oh, there are two developed campsites in the park, but if you didnt make reservations and it is full you can drive 15 ... read more

Woke up at about 6am to watch the Sunrise over the Grand Canyon for the 2nd day in a row. Must say it was absolute killer to get out of bed as our leg muscles were killing us. We looked like cripples walking around. After watching the sunrise, headed over to get some breakfast. I got vegetable skillet with eggs, veggies, potato and bread, Scott got steak skillet with biscuits, grits, steak, eggs and potato. Mine was really nice and I managed to finish most of it. Scott liked his but didn’t like grits at all! The best thing about breakfast was seeing many other people limping around the restaurant, which we dubbed “the canyon strut”. Finished packing and checked out by 8.30am. Drove out of the grounds and on the way saw some Elk. There ... read more

Alarm went off at 5am this morning and after a restless night sleep for both of us we got up, showered and ready to go. Drove to the Grand Canyon Airport ready for our Grand Canyon River Adventure. Checked in and waited for our plane. It was a small plane, seated about 15ish. First on the agenda was a 1 hour flight over the Grand Canyon, Marble Canyon, Glen Canyon and Lake Powell on the way to Page airport. The sun had just come up and the views were just spectacular. The only thing wrong with the flight is it went so quick!!! We had a smooth ride and amazing views - again the photos just don’t do it justice. Once we’d landed at Page airport, we were given breakfast, which was pretty big - muffin, ... read more

There are many beautifull places in this world & we have been fortunate to visit many of them. The little side canyon on the Grand Canyon that contains the homeland of the Havasupai People is beautiful beyond belief. It is a ten mile walk from the parking lot on top to the campground in the canyon. The tribe operates mule pack-trains to the campground. We carried our packs down with us, but opted to use the mule train to carry them to the top for us. About 8 miles down the trail, we passed thru the village of Supai. There is a helecopter service to the village for the residents and for paying visitors. There is a store & a couple of cafes in the village as well. The Canyon was hit by a major flood ... read more

Shorter drive ahead of us today. We opt for the all-you-can-eat breakfast buffet which is full-on. Kids again free (yippee!). I have scrambled eggs with chorizo sausage, refried beans in a tortilla, a 'breakfast burrito' that looks like a deep fried tortilla wrap stuffed with egg and capsicum. Pancakes with fresh blueberries, stewed apple, maple syrup and whipped cream fills up my plate (yes, that was just my breakfast!). But I still find room for two pastries with coffee . Ky tries a few things, decides the omelette and french toast don't taste very nice but enjoys the plain scrambled eggs and bacon. Joseph and Liam pig out on fruit loops, rock melon, watermelon, little sausages and more. In the car, we drive north up the Strip first to have a gander, then back down. Ky ... read more