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Rim-to-Rim-to-Rim of Grand Canyon: 46 miles, 23,200′ of gain/loss, 23 hours
The Grand Canyon is considered one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World. After having traveled by foot from one rim to the depths of the canyon across the Colorado River to the other rim, and then back again, I can tell you, from intimate experience, that this claim to fame is merited.
The 277-mile-long [...]
Ahead: Grand Canyon Rim to Rim to Rim
Well, here I am. Coming up on one of my life list adventures: a Rim-to-Rim-to-Rim of the Grand Canyon. All told, depending on which trail we descend from the South Rim, we’re talking 42-48 miles. In one day. One push. No camping or overnight stay in the process. Just hiking constantly from one rim to [...]
Havasu Falls turns to Yosemite
As I posted recently, my plans to go on a quick backpacking adventure to Havasu Falls abruptly came to a halt. The Havasupai Tribe has cancelled all camping reservations, and access, to the remote waterfall region in the Grand Canyon west region during the month of May.
My friend, Sabrina, and I had planned the trip [...]
Swine Flu stops Havasu Falls trip
Dang.
A friend and I have had a backpacking trip to Arizona’s Havasu Falls planned for a few months now. Our flights have long been booked and we’ve been excitedly talking about and planning for our trip.
Havasu Falls(also called Havasupai) is a remote waterfall in the Grand Canyon West region that is a sight we’ve both [...]
Grand Canyon Railway: 2 trips in 1
The Grand Canyon Railway claims its customers get to enjoy two trips when they ride the historic train to the Grand Canyon’s South Rim: a trip to the Grand Canyon and a trip into the past.
It’s an accurate claim, and what a spectacular adventure!
Our family just returned from a Spring Break vacation that included 3 [...]
Hiking in & out of Grand Canyon in Same Day
The first sign is right at the start of the South Kaibab Trail: WARNING: Do not attempt to hike to the bottom of the Canyon and back in a single day. The signs are numerous, and for good reason.
We had seen them all before, though, 10 years earlier when we had embarked down the [...]
Grand Canyon or Bust: 6 states in 7 days
We are getting ready for quite a spring break adventure.
On April 4, our family will set out in our car, with tent and camping supplies in tow, to travel through parts of 6 states in 7 days.
It’s Grand Canyon or Bust. Or, perhaps The Wyoming Griswolds’ 6-State Roadtrip.
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Sure, Grand Canyon is our “destination”, [...]
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