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Dave-Sparky
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Nov 17, 2014

Planning for a future trip through the Southwest

We are currently doing our early planning for a trip next fall to see the balloon festival in Albuquerque NM. This is in early October and we also have a storytellers festival just south of Salt Lake to go to in late August, so we are looking at things to fill the month between these two "must have" events.

I do expect that we will fit in stops at Brice, Zion, and the North Rim of the Grand Canyon. But there must be more things to see and do!

We would be looking at things that will not cost a lot or be very strenuous.

Dave

26 Replies

  • Not sure why you are going to the North Rim. Have you been to the Grand Canyon before? If not, I strongly recommend you go to the South Rim and stay at Trailer Village. The North Rim is rustic and nice but your views of the Canyon are very limited. If you really want to SEE the Grand Canyon and not just say you have been there, go to the South Rim, stay there, and spend at least 3 days for the sunrises and sunsets.

    Also, Capitol Reef NP in Torrey is one of our favorite spots - we will be there again (3rd time) next fall.
  • Antelope Slot Canyon and Horseshoe Bend at Page/Lake Powell, Monument Valley, Canyon de Chelly, Historic Hubbell Trading Post.
  • Caverns of the Grand Canyon, Meteor Crater, Carlsbad Caverns.
  • Moab, Utah. Fantastic place to visit. The Arches Natl Park and Canyonlands are very interesting......can be seen from the car or hiked into.

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