West Coast USA 2005: Day 12

May 2005

We decided to start the day with a helicopter tour over the Canyon. Just like you can't appreciate the Canyon via photos, it's also hard without seeing it by air.

We spent some more time exploring the area (including DH going to a free talk on Vultures), before heading off towards Hoover Dam. Like the Snowy Mountain River Scheme, I doubt the Hoover Dam would be built in these times, due to the high human cost, but like the Snowy it is a key water source to the area.

Do
Helicopter tour over the Canyon. We did the North Canyon Papillion Tour.
Mule trip of the Grand Canyon. I've always wanted to do this and am still kicking myself for not doing it.
Self tour around Hoover Dam. You can also do a variety of organised tours.

West Coast USA 2005: Day 11

May 2005

It was a day of desert delights, in the form of National Parks and Recreational Areas. We first stopped at Montezuma Castle, Arizona.

We then headed to Sedona for a very quick stop (it would have been nice to have more time here).

Followed by a stop at Sunset Crater just outside of Flagstaff.



Before finally arriving at the Grand Canyon. Photo's do not do the Canyon justice, you have to be there to truly be able to appreciate it.



Stay

Bright Angle Lodge Book ahead, through the link. It was a amazing how many people were trying to get rooms that night, only to have to drive outside the park to get a place to sleep.

Do

Montezuma Castle, Arizona

Sedona, Arizona

Sunset Crater, Arizona

Grand Canyon, South Rim