Grand Canyon National Park ~ Williams Arizona
While traveling through Arizona we stopped in Williams and stayed at the Grand Canyon Railway RV Park. During our stay there we explored the town of Williams and discovered that a portion of Historic Route 66 ran right through the town. We inquired around and got a map to see how far we could go on the old highway. After leaving Williams, we headed for the National Park and spent 3 days exploring and hiking. What an adventure!
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After visiting the Sedona area, we wanted to move closer to the Grand Canyon! Neither of us had been to the Grand Canyon before and it was one of the first things we put on our must-see list once we knew we were going to do this RV thing!
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For this leg of our journey, we decided to stay at Railside RV Ranch ( which, you guessed it, is right beside the railway line that runs from Williams to the Grand Canyon. Luckily, that railway is strictly a passenger line and doesn't run late at night like the one in Williamsburg!
Williams is a very cool little town right along historic Route 66. There are plenty of shops, restaurants, and breweries and, of course, we frequented a bit of each.
The highlight of this location was obviously the grand canyon! We checked it out by truck, motorcycle, and HELICOPTER!
Since the day we started planning our adventures out west, we knew we wanted to take some kind of air tour of the Grand Canyon. Since our visit to the area happened to coincide with Tara's birthday, that seemed like the perfect time! I took a seaplane ride to the Dry Tortugas on my birthday, so fair is fair! ????
We picked Maverick Helicopter because that's just a really cool name (and they had great reviews)! ????
They are big helicopters, holding about 8 people each with great views in both the front and back seat. Luckily, we got a front seat! The tour takes off from Grand Canyon National Park Airport just inside the park on route 64. The first few minutes are fairly uneventful while flying over the forest. Forest...forest...forest... BAM!! The bottom of the world just drops out leaving us thousands of feet over the canyon! That was AMAZING! The entire flight, we were completely overwhelmed with spectacular views in every direction! There's just not much I can do to explain it in words. Good thing this is a video post! ????
We thoroughly enjoyed our time in Williams and the Grand Canyon.
Next up in our travels, we have our first long term true boondocking stay on Lone Rock Beach in Utah! Stay tuned! ????
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Kaibab Camper Village - Jacob Lake, Arizona
Kaibab Camper Village is the only campground on the north side of Grand Canyon that has hookups. It can also accommodate large rigs. It is a small, family owned and operated campground that has many tall Ponderosa pine trees and an open meadow, surrounded by Kaibab National Forest land. It is peaceful and off the beaten path.
Grand Canyon #1: From Flagstaff via US 180 & SR 64 to Grand Canyon Village in South Rim 2016-06-01
An annotated drive on the scenic & quickest route from Flagstaff to the South Rim of Grand Canyon national park for a day's stroll on a paved footpath along the canyon rim.
For first-timers choosing between one of the three routes, this one, the most direct, goes past no other center of settlement, connects to no other distant places, so has the lightest traffic volume. Once 5 - 10 minutes north of the least-congested north side of downtown Flagstaff, it is clear sailing to the first stop-sign at Valle, a motorists' service center an hour away, at the junction of US 180 (this highway) and State Road 64, the road which also carries traffic to and from Interstate 40 and the town of Williams in the south (all of which will appear on another drive video in this series). A few miles before the toll gate of the park is the last service town, Tusayan, of hotels and eateries, all charging premium prices.
On busy summer days, single-day visitors are advised by the national park's website to park their vehicles here (in Tusayan town), and take the park's free shuttle for entry into the park.
Nearly all of this lightly used road between Flagstaff and Valle, US 180, is a two-lane road (one lane in each direction), with occasional additional passing lane for traffic in one direction or the other.
On the day that I drove it in early June, the traffic was never heavy enough to form a line of vehicles waiting impatiently to pass a slow vehicle ahead, so the drive was most enjoyable (for me as well as for anyone catching up to me from behind).
US 180 is mostly straight, with frequent gentle curves not requiring significant speed reductions, but enough to break the monotony of the all straight-road drive.
For those who just want to get from Flagstaff to the South Rim of the Grand Canyon as quickly as possible for the day, this is the recommend route there and back.
0:01 Downtown Flagstaff AZ: Elevation 6,910 ft / 2,106 m
5:21 Road sign: Grand Canyon National Park - 74 miles
5:26 Elevation - 7,000 ft
8:20 Jct SR 64 - 46 miles
21:39 [Flagstaff] Nordic Village sign
23:19 Elevation 8,046 ft
25:27 Kendrick Park
26:18 8% Downgrade warning sign
33:15 Caution Smoke Ahead sign
46:15 Jct SR 64-9 Miles; Grand Canyon-37 Miles
48:19 S Rim Ranch Road
55:15 Jct SR 64 & US 180, Valle (Elevation 5,994 feet / 1,827 m) Coconino County, Arizona
56:20 Leaving Valle, AZ
57:04 Grand Canyon Vehicle Fee $30
1:06:29 Kaibab National Forest
1:15:30 Grand Canyon Airport (Elevation: 6,609 ft / 2,014 m)
1:17:03 Entering Tusayan (Elevation: 6,612 ft / 2,015 m)
1:24:10 Grand Canyon National Park (South Rim) entrance
1:37:43 Parking Lot A, South Rim, Grand Canyon National Park
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2016-06-01 Grand Canyon South Rim (with Park Headquarters & Rim Trail hike) from Flagstaff via US180 & on AZ64 via Williams back to Flagstaff
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Arizona State’s Grand Canyon: Soothing Views Of Ongtupqa Or Wi:kaʼi:la
The Grand Canyon (Hopi: Ongtupqa; Yavapai: Wi:kaʼi:la, Spanish: Gran Cañón), is a steep-sided canyon carved by the Colorado River in the state of Arizona in the United States. It is contained within and managed by Grand Canyon National Park, the Kaibab National Forest, Grand Canyon-Parashant National Monument, the Hualapai Tribal Nation, the Havasupai people and the Navajo Nation. President Theodore Roosevelt was a major proponent of preservation of the Grand Canyon area, and visited it on numerous occasions to hunt and enjoy the scenery.
The Grand Canyon is 277 miles (446 km) long, up to 18 miles (29 km) wide and attains a depth of over a mile (6,093 feet or 1,857 meters). Nearly two billion years of Earth's geological history have been exposed as the Colorado River and its tributaries cut their channels through layer after layer of rock while the Colorado Plateau was uplifted. While the specific geologic processes and timing that formed the Grand Canyon are the subject of debate by geologists, recent evidence suggests that the Colorado River established its course through the canyon at least 17 million years ago. Since that time, the Colorado River continued to erode and form the canyon to its present-day configuration.
For thousands of years, the area has been continuously inhabited by Native Americans who built settlements within the canyon and its many caves. The Pueblo people considered the Grand Canyon (Ongtupqa in the Hopi language) a holy site, and made pilgrimages to it.[7] The first European known to have viewed the Grand Canyon was García López de Cárdenas from Spain, who arrived in 1540.
The SOUTH RIM allows you several options. Common driving routes are from Williams, Arizona (via State Route 64 from Interstate 40) or Flagstaff (via US Highway 180). View detailed driving information here. Commercial airlines serve Phoenix, Flagstaff, and Las Vegas. There is limited air service into Grand Canyon Airport from Las Vegas and elsewhere. Greyhound provides bus service to Flagstaff, and public bus transportation is available from Flagstaff to the South Rim. Amtrak provides rail service to Flagstaff with connecting bus service to the canyon. Grand Canyon Railway offers vintage train service from Williams.
The NORTH RIM does not have as many options. There is no public transportation to the North Rim other than several companies that provide van shuttle service from the South Rim and Flagstaff. More details here. You can drive your personal vehicle on US Highway 89A or State Route 389 to Jacob Lake, just south of the Utah border, and take Highway 67 to the North Rim. You can fly into Las Vegas and drive 263 miles one-way. Keep in mind that heavy snows close the road to the North Rim from late October to mid May of each year.
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Kaibab National Forest Denies Tusayan Development Plans
Kaibab National Forest has denied a easement request by the city of Tusayan to widen a forest service road. This decision closes the door on a multimillion-dollar development project that would have included hotels, shopping centers, apartments, and museums.
Tusayan is located at entrance of the Grand Canyon National Park and the proposed development was planned to be built within a couple miles of the parks border. Supports of the development say that it would create more jobs and help the local economy.
Kaibab National Forest officials said that during a public commenting period, they received more than 200,000 responses which most were against allowing the easement. The Forest Service denied the request.
Jackie Banks, a Kaibab National Forest spokesperson, agrees with the testimony that developing plans were not in the interest of the public.
Tusayan could submit another proposal but it would have to meet at the proper requirements, such as where development would get its water.
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We were in no hurry to leave, and didn't start moving around in the RV until after 7am. Bennie came buy, we found out that he retired from the BNSF railroad as a dispatcher, and also a photographer. Yes, we swapped a few railroad war stories. He showed me a clock that he made for this state park, and has made several clocks for other NM State Parks he worked in. He & his wife are also avid RV'ers, and have been long before the term RV was coined. Since we changed our minds about going North of I40, Bennie gave us several suggestions on his favorite spots in Arizona, after all he was from there. We are getting close to the Arizona State line on I40 now. 1:40pm 2-6-2015!!
Stopped at the Arizona Tourist Station, and loaded up with brochures of interesting places to visit. Planned out the rest of the days adventures, with a stop at the Petrified Forest National Monument, and made reservations with the Homolovi Ruins State Park. Petrified Forest National Forest/Pained Desert was a beautiful drive through. There was an old car on the section of Route 66. I took a photo of the car and you can see the depressions in the ground of were Route 66 was, and a string of old telephone poles still standing along the side where the old road was. We were told that at 5pm, we needed to exit the park. We were at the petrified bridge at 5pm, and a Ranger kindly reminded us it was time to leave. We arrived at Homolovi State Park at dark, second time we had to set up camp in the dark.
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Route 66 Legacy Lives on in Flagstaff
May 8, 2014 -- NAZ Today's Kyle Benedict reports on the history of Route 66 and its special significance to the growth of Flagstaff. The Main Street of America, as it is sometimes called, has been bypassed by the interstate highway system, but it continues to shape the character of Flagstaff.
Sean Evans from the NAU Cline Library Special Collections department says Route 66 was not just built for transportation. The original designers of the highway also had economic development in mind, and purposely routed it through every small rural town they could.
Joanne Hudson from the Flagstaff Contention and Visitors Bureau says Route 66 continues to affect the Flagstaff economy by drawing in visitors from all over the world.
This year, Kingman's annual Route 66 Festival will be held August 14 through August 17. It will feature collectables and art and bring in visitors from all over the world.
Welcome to the Bridger-Teton National Forest
A visually stunning journey through the Bridger-Teton National Forest.
Located in Western Wyoming, the Bridger-Teton offers more than 3.4 million acres of public land for your outdoor recreation enjoyment. With its pristine watersheds, abundant wildlife and immense wildlands, the Bridger-Teton National Forest comprises a large part of the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem - the largest intact ecosystem in the lower 48 United States. Offering nearly 1.2 million acres of designated Wilderness, over 3,000 miles of road and trail and thousands of miles of unspoiled rivers and streams, the Bridger-Teton offers something for everyone. We encourage you to visit this beautiful landscape and experience this unique piece of American Heritage. (Produced by More Than Just Forests)
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Pine Valley Resort
The Investment/Development Opportunity includes approximately 30 acres of land with 285 fully approved and entitled Manufactured Home and Park Model/RV sites.
Pine Valley Resort is located in The Opportunity Zone in Bellemont, Arizona just 9 miles west of Flagstaff along interstate 40. The turn-key project is comprised of two adjacent parcels, 20 acres and 10 acres. The 20 acre parcel is zoned, permitted and engineered with full entitlements for the development of 140 Manufactured Home sites. The other 10 acre parcel is zoned, permitted and engineered with full entitlements for 145 Park Model/RV sites. All road, electrical, water and sewer easements are ratified and recorded. The electric will be provided by Arizona Public Service. APS has committed to fulfilling the up-front investment of electric utilities to the Manufactured Home section.
The Water and Sewer are provided through a local Private Municipal service. The Seller owns the water set flows and plans. There are no System Development or Impact Fees due. All fees have been paid. In addition, the owner have a complete ALTA Survey, Phase 1 Report, soil reports, record of survey, engineered and stamped architectural plans. Ownership has spent 4 years developing this 5 Star project. The stamped plans include a 9,000 sq. ft. state of the art clubhouse. Other amenities include a pool, spa, putting green, fitness center and pickle ball courts. Pine Valley is a very desirable opportunity to own a large private Manufactured Home/Park Model RV Resort within the Coconino National Forest with all Utilities and Easements secured.
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▶︎ Convenience over scenery near Petrified Forest National Park
Since there are no developed campgrounds inside Petrified Forest National Park, you have two options: choose a private campground outside of the park, or grab a permit and set off into the backcountry. We did both during our visit in August 2015.
We were pleasantly surprised with our campsite at the KOA outside of Petrified Forest. Typically, we prefer campgrounds that are more scenic and rustic, but after a few weeks on the road, we enjoyed the amenities (hot showers, coin laundry, wifi, all-you-can-eat pancake breakfast) and convenience (less than 30 minutes to the park) of this KOA. We chose the “deluxe” tent site, which, for $2 more than the regular tent site, offered a covered picnic table, hot & cold water, and electricity at the site. The campground was nearly empty at this time of the year, so although the sites are close together, we felt alone. The only downsides would be the less-than-inspiring scenic views and the cramped sites during peak season.
The proximity and position of this campground to the national park allows for easy visiting and minimal backtracking. We’d suggest starting your trip along Highway 40 to the northern Painted Desert Visitor Center to get acquainted with the park, then making your way south and exit near the Rainbow Forest Museum. Simply return to the campground via Highway 180.
Inside the park (north to south), here are the must-sees: the Painted Desert National Historic Landmark (try to time it and attend a free ranger guided tour), the Blue Forest, Jasper Forest (below this overlook was our favorite trail of the park!), Crystal Forest, and the Giant Logs area. Don’t forget to stop at both visitor centers for more information about this fascinat...
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Quality Inn Winslow Hotel - Winslow, Arizona
Quality Inn Winslow 2 Stars Hotel in Winslow, Arizona Within US Travel Directory The Quality Inn hotel is located in Winslow, Arizona. All guest rooms come equipped with microwaves, refrigerators, coffee makers, curved shower rods, hair dryers, irons, ironing boards, pillow-top mattresses and cable television. Connecting and non-smoking rooms can be requested. For added convenience, laundry facilities are located on the premises and ample free parking is provided.
The hotel features the indoor courtyard area, an indoor heated pool and hot tub. This hotel provides corporate travelers with additional amenities, including an on-site business center, and access to copy and fax services. A spacious meeting room is located on the premises and can accommodate up to 60 people for most functions.
There are a number of parks and entertainment venues in the urrounding area. Many retailers, restaurants and cocktail lounges are close to the hotel.
Hotel amenities and features include: free continental breakfast, free wireless high-speed Internet access, free weekday newspaper, free local calls, Pet-friendly (fees apply).
The hotel is conveniently located with easy access off Interstate 40, just six miles from Clear Creek, offering recreational activities like canoeing, fishing and swimming. The town of Winslow, 80.5 km east of Flagstaff, is part of the Grand Circle Tour of the National Parks in Arizona and Utah. This hotel is minutes from McHood Park, Homolovi Ruins State Park and Little Painted Desert County Park. Route 66 buffs will enjoy Winslow's historic downtown district, where shops offer Route 66 and railroad memorabilia. The Winslow-Lindbergh Regional Airport is five miles from the hotel.
Visitors can enjoy day trips to Arizona's White Mountains, the Mogollon Rim, Canyon De Chelly National Monument, Petrified Forest National Park and Meteor Crater on the way to or from Grand Canyon National Park or Sedona and Oak Creek Canyon.
Valley of Fire State Park, Nevada 1999, part 1
Valley of Fire State Park Nevada. United States 1999 - Southwest
Valley of Fire is Nevada’s oldest and largest state park, dedicated in 1935. Ancient trees and early man are represented throughout the park by areas of petrified wood and 3,000 year-old Indian petroglyphs. Popular activities include camping, hiking, picnicking and photography. The park offers a full-scale visitor center with extensive interpretive displays. Several group use areas are also available. The park is open all year. Valley of Fire State Park is six miles from Lake Mead and 55 miles northeast of Las Vegas via Interstate 15 and on exit 75.
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