Trips for Wupatki National Monument

It was a really long drive. We got a late start Thursday and drove through storms so we didn't get as far as we planned. I couldn't drive any farther so we pulled off in Stuart, Iowa. All the hotels were full. I couldn't drive any more so we …

We arrived in Phoenix and were surprised by the heat. I knew it was going to be hot, but until you feel the blast in your face you do not have an appreciation for how hot. The only mishap of the whole trip was getting a flat tire 30 minutes …

We were able to leave on Friday, got packed and in the car by 1100. So excited to hit the road. The drive was 550 miles and only took us 8 hrs. The speed limit is 75 mph so could just jet right along. It's really cold here, 48 degrees so I …

Only 58 days 'til departure! I'm getting anxious already. I'm pretty sure I can handle all the driving, as long as the new Wrangler holds up. Plans are starting to get firmed up. The kids are looking forward to Disneyland almost as much as …

Seventeen days till the trip! I'm so excited. It's time for a break from day to day life and cold weather and time to see the amazing beauty of Arizona! All of the planning and booking is done and now it's time to...wait...17 days!

Nice but busy trip for a one week vacation. A little bit for everyone including Vegas, Grand Canyon and many national parks, and some Route 66 nostalgia. My recommendations include setting up your Canyon visit early to try to stay close to …

Fly into Phoenix in the AM on 9/5. Drive up through Sedona's Oak Creek Canyon and stay in Flagstaff. Take a two full days for The South Rim of The Grand Canyon and a full day each at The North Rim of the Grand Canyon and Monument Valley. Stay …

A four week tour of the southwest.