Trip out west

[big_murph_279]

The wife and I were talking today and I think we are going to plan a trip out west next year. We live in North Carolina. I would like to se the Grand Canyon and anything else that would be good for a 4 and 9 year old. We need some ideas of things to do and places to stay so that we can start planning the trip and the budget. Thanks in advance.

[big_murph_279]

We are teachers, so it would be in the summer months. We can take a month or so if money allows. That is why I need some ideas. Then I need to look at the budget to see about time.

[Allworth]

Yellowstone!

If I had to choose with small children, I would go to Yellowstone rather than the Canyon.

(I have whitewater rafted the length of the Canyon and have spent weeks at Yellowstone so I am more than familiar with both.)

Kids will be much more interested in geysers, buffalo and bears than in a hole in the ground, no matter how impressive to adults.

[Lauren]

There are lots of us out here who would be more than willing to help and have a lot of experience with all kinds of places and things to do and places to stay.

It would help us to help you if you would let us know a little of your timeframe (time of year, how much time available out here, interests, etc).

Personally, I could fill a couple months at least for you! 🙂

[ksg5000]

Last time I went to grand Canyon I hit Zion and some of the other Utah parks, Monument Valley, Mesa Verde, Dinosaur Natl Park and a host of other places I can't recall off the top of my head ... depends on how much time you have ... lots to see.