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Grand Canyon, Arizona. USA

Family Vacation Ideas - Family Fun at the Grand Canyon Are you looking for some family vacation ideas? Consider a trip to the Grand Canyon for your next family vacation. There are no words that fully describe it and pictures cannot capture the incredible beauty of this 277-mile long, one-mile deep wonder. The Grand Canyon is located approximately two and a half hours north of Phoenix, in Northern Arizona. July is the warmest month for the Grand Canyon, but because of the higher elevation, the average highs are only 84 degrees, while the lows dip down to around 50. Compare this to Phoenix where the average high this time of year is 104 degrees. There is lodging at the Grand Canyon, but space is limited and generally more expensive than nearby hotels. Williams, Arizona is about 30 miles south of the Grand Canyon, and is a great little town to stay in while exploring the area. It offers a wide range of accommodations and restaurants, beautiful Ponderosa pine trees, clear, crisp air, and a variety of outdoor activities. The Grand Canyon Railway leaves from Williams and offers several classes of vintage train service to the Grand Canyon. This is a great way to get from Williams to the Grand Canyon, and journeying to the canyon by rail offers a fun and unique travel experience for your family. Along the way, enjoy 65 miles of Grand Canyon Country views and Old West entertainment. The most popular tour of the Grand Canyon is by car and bus around the South Rim. It is open year-round and features easily accessible trails and overlooks. It also has shops, hotels, and several restaurants. In addition to viewing the stunning scenery, visitors can hike, camp, take mule rides, or go on a rafting trip. For those hiking to the canyon floor, be aware that temperatures in July and August can be substantially higher than those at the rim. Whether you visit the South Rim, West Rim, North Rim, or some other part of the canyon, it will truly be a memorable trip for your entire family. Even if you have seen hundreds of photos in the past, there is no way to really appreciate the beauty of this area until you actually visit it. The Grand Canyon is truly magnificent. Have a safe and wonderful trip! Are you looking for more family vacation ideas? Get more vacation ideas here: Family Vacation Ideas Rich Herman loves traveling with his family, and regularly shares family vacation ideas on his website: http://www.FavoriteFamilyVacations.com

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ABOUT ARIZONA 07/22/2010 12:22 AM Havasupai Falls 3-4 Day All-inclusive Camping Trip – Grand Canyon, AZ Day 1 early pick-up from Hualapai Lodge or Hotel of your choice in Flagstaff, Williams, Seligman or the Grand Canyon Caverns. We will go on an 8 mile hike to the village of the Havasupai Tribe located in the middle of the Grand Canyon. After having some refreshing cold drinks we will carry on another 2 miles to the Campground. We will relax in the waterfalls the rest of the afternoon. We will wake up with breakfast before our day hike downstream. The last day we will wake up early for our 10 mile hike out. Havasupai Falls 3-4 Day All-inclusive Camping Trip – Grand Canyon, AZ is a post from: Arizona Tourism 07/19/2010 08:38 PM Antelope Canyon Tours From Flagstaff Arizona This day hike starts out with a mid-morning departure from your hotel of choice in Flagstaff, AZ. We will have four stops total at the Cameron Trading Post, Antelope Canyon, Horseshoe Bend and the Moenave Dinosaur Tracks. We will leave between 7-8 a.m. and be back around 5 p.m.. Antelope Canyon Tours From Flagstaff Arizona is a post from: Arizona Tourism 07/19/2010 08:23 PM One day Whitewater Rafting through the Grand Canyon on the Colorado River On this one day adventure you will sleep at the Hualapai Lodge in Peach Springs, AZ the night before and wake up for a 6:30 a.m. breakfast at the cafe located in your Hualapai Lodge. The Hualapai River Runners are located in the lodge and have a 7:30 a.m. pickup for your Colorado River rafting trip. From here the Hualapai River Runners will take you to the Colorado River where the rafting adventure will begin. After arriving at Diamond Creek launch area you will embark on your 37 mile rafting trip through one of the Seven Wonders of the World, the Grand Canyon. The Colorado River is the only river in the world with it's own class rating of 1-10. On this rafting trip you will encounter a class 6 rapid in the Colorado River class rating. You will have plenty of river miles for dry photos and relaxation while at the same time having the opportunity to plunge through world class whitewater. Your lunch will be provided prior to your helicopter ride out of the Grand Canyon (Weather Permitting). Here, at the top, you will begin your bus ride back to your car or room at the Hualapai Lodge, through the Hualapai River Runners. Now you can prepare for your Havasupai Falls experience the following morning through Walkabout Adventures One day Whitewater Rafting through the Grand Canyon on the Colorado River is a post from: Arizona Tourism 04/16/2010 01:31 PM Wyatt Earp Days – Tombstone, Arizona Wyatt Earp Days – Tombstone, Arizona Come to Tombstone and enjoy the adventures of the old west with Wyatt Earp Days.  This annual Memorial Day weekend celebration in “The Town Too Tough to Die” is much like stepping back in time. Men, women and children dress in 1880s Old West styles to celebrate the life... [Continue Reading] Wyatt Earp Days – Tombstone, Arizona is a post from: Arizona Tourism 04/05/2010 02:04 AM Amerind Foundation – Dragoon, Arizona Amerind Foundation – Dragoon, Arizona Located in this remote area of Arizona is the Amerind Foundation Museum which is focused on promoting the knowledge and understanding of the Native Peoples of the Americas through research, education and conservation.  The Foundation was established in 1937 by William Shirley Fulton. A Native of Connecticut he became interested... [Continue Reading] Amerind Foundation – Dragoon, Arizona is a post from: Arizona Tourism

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