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2gypsies1
Dec 17, 2015Explorer III
If you're leaving in January I'd highly suggest you reverse the trip. Head straight south to I-10 and Louisiana and head west to Arizona and then return to Canada. Winter is not the time to travel and sitesee any further north than I-10. The Canyon has already had a lot of snow.
For Grand Canyon definitely stay IN the park at Trailer Village. You'll be within walking distance to the Rim and the free shuttle will pick you up right outside the campground. You can ride and get on and off wherever you want.
For Sedona we love to stay at Dead Horse Ranch State Park in nearby Cottonwood. Very nice sites and lots to do in the area - Jerome, Prescott, the Verde Valley train ride and a short distance into busy Sedona.
If you reverse your plans, after Grand Canyon you can head into Utah and visit the awesome national parks of Zion, Bryce, Capitol Reef, Arches, Canyonlands. You don't want to do those in winter.
For Grand Canyon definitely stay IN the park at Trailer Village. You'll be within walking distance to the Rim and the free shuttle will pick you up right outside the campground. You can ride and get on and off wherever you want.
For Sedona we love to stay at Dead Horse Ranch State Park in nearby Cottonwood. Very nice sites and lots to do in the area - Jerome, Prescott, the Verde Valley train ride and a short distance into busy Sedona.
If you reverse your plans, after Grand Canyon you can head into Utah and visit the awesome national parks of Zion, Bryce, Capitol Reef, Arches, Canyonlands. You don't want to do those in winter.
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