When you are thinking about an Arizona vacation you are more than likely thinking about the Grand Canyon. It is one of the Seven Wonders of the World and one of the greatest assets in the Natural World. The Canyon floor runs 277 miles with beauty that you will be in awe of while you are there. Not only is there the Grand Canyon to see in Arizona but a number of other options in Northeastern Arizona await your visit too.

Flagstaff is a city surrounded by beautiful mountains. You can take a break there, perhaps spend the night, and enjoy the shopping, dining or live music which is in the downtown area. You also may want to see the Oldest Hopi Art Show that is once a year so you should check your travel dates before visiting. If you are interested in Meteors then you will want to see the Meteor Crater Center which displays the never-ending process of impacts and collisions in our solar system by the Meteors. Of course when you are in the area go to the Painted Forest where nature has created a beautiful display of petrified wood in stunning color and display.

Head out on Hwy 90 toward Hwy 64 as you head for the Canyon. You will arrive at the East entrance which is far less crowded than the others. You will enjoy the experience more not having to wait so long to find a parking spot of to get in. Once you arrive, before you park, take the Desert View Drive route to see the Canyon. This is the longest stretch of road open to the public along the South Rim. In the evening sit back and enjoy the stunning sun setting over the Canyon. Unbelievable.

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.

Take a tour on the river or on Lake Powell. There are charter boats you can get at Page to see the beautiful lake area. From this community you will be able to over look the lake and Glen Canyon Dam. Here you will also be right next to the Navajo Nation and learn about their culture and modern life. The Lake extends for 180 miles and has over 90 canyons to explore, have a blast!!

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.

Canyon de Chelly National Monument offers stunning vista views. Take a jeep tour of the canyon where you can see sheer cliffs and hundreds of Anasazi ruins. The Anaszi Indians are the ancestors of the modern Pueblo Indians. They settled in this area between about AD 1 and AD 1300. They were known for their fine basket making, pottery, cloth ornaments and tools. The homes they left behind have revealed a wide array of artifacts for your learning pleasure.

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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