Arizona & Utah

Grand Canyon

Grand Canyon is without a doubt one of the most fascinating places in the world. I don't think you can see landscapes as intriguing and beautiful anywhere else on earth.

Aerial view of the Canyon and Colorado river

With views like the above no wonder the Grand Canyon is Arizona’s showy jewel. According to the Lonely Planet the canyon was initially dismissed as little more than an obstacle to exploration, it first drew 19th-century miners bent on exploiting its rich natural resources. Native American resistance and the lack of water slowed development, but by the end of the American frontier in 1893, entrepreneurs had transformed the canyon into one of the country’s most celebrated destinations. Today the park attracts five million visitors yearly from around the world.
If you search the net for photos of the Grand Canyon you will find amazing pictures of this incredible place. Most of them are offered as screen savers or wallpaper for your computer.

Monument Valley

Arches National Park

We are going to approach Utah from the South and its landscape is defined by five national parks, featuring towering mountain peaks, plunging canyons, sweeping sandstone domes and seemingly endless expanses of undulating desert. We might not have time to visit all five parks but the Arches National Park is a must.

Arches National Park

I am sure this is going to be one of the highlights of our trip and it's one of the reasons we decided to do this road trip in the first place.

Note to self:
Hotel: The Little America Hotel www.flagstaff.littleamerica.com