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15 Day Trip out West

A trip from May 05, 2009 to May 19, 2009, travelling to Cedar City, Bryce Canyon, Springdale …
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05/05/2009 to 05/19/2009
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Tue 05/05/09 (day 1)

Las Vegas

Arrive in Las Vegas on Day One. Spend Day One and Day two having fun in L.V and then leave early Day three.
Entertainment
Tue May 5 12:00am - Wed May 6 12:00am
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Thu 05/07/09 (day 3) - Cedar City, Bryce Canyon, Springdale

In 97 trips

Dixie National Forest

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This forest is over 170-miles of beauty. The forest features the Red Canyon, one of the most spectacular colored …
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82 North 100 East
Cedar City, UT 84721
United States
435-865-3700
Thu May 7 12:00am
Notes
Red Canyon
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Bryce Canyon National Park

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Famous viewpoints, hiking trails, horseback tours.
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Bryce Canyon National Park
Bryce Canyon, UT 84717
United States
435-834-5322
Thu May 7 12:00am
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Thor's Hammer
Free shuttle bus service
?Night program - astronomy, dark starry nights

http://www.nps.gov/brca/
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Zion

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With the competition Zion faces from its neighboring national parks in the American Southwest - Grand Canyon …
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Zion
Zion National Park
Springdale, UT 84767
United States
435-772-3256
Thu May 7 12:00am
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Kolab Canyons

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Hiking, picnic areas, and beautiful scenery.
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26 miles South I - 15
Cedar City, UT 84720
United States
435-586-9548
Thu May 7 12:00am
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Cedar Breaks National Monument

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Hiking and biking trails, 30 camping sites with tables and fire grills, center greenspace with drinking water …
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2390 W Hwy 56, #11
Cedar City, UT 84720
United States
435-586-9451,800-354-4849
Thu May 7 12:00am
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SUNSET CAMPGROUND (UT), Bryce Canyon National Park, UT

Also, a south campground. Look to see which one is better. If you have the America pass you get 50% off. Campsites …More  
Hotel
Thu May 7 12:00am
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Fri 05/08/09 (day 4) - Green River, Torrey, Moab

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Goblin Valley State Park

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This site lies in central Utah at the northern end of the canyonlands. It protects unique rock formations that …
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Goblin Valley State Park
P.O. Box 637
Green River, UT 84525
United States
435-564-3633
Fri May 8 12:00am
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Capitol Reef National Park

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This park splashes color for 75 miles from its northern to southern boundaries.
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HC - 70 Box 15
Torrey, UT 84775
United States
435-425-3791
Fri May 8 12:00am
Notes
Goblin Valley to Capiotl Reef 110mi, 2hrs 4min

Waterpocket Fold

Stop at the visitor center and view the displays and orientation slide program.
Pick some delicious fruit when in season.
Hike one of the shorter trails in the Fruita area.
Tour the Scenic Drive (approximately 90 minutes round trip).
Visit the petroglyphs, historic schoolhouse, or the Behunin Cabin (along U-24), or the Historic Gifford Homestead or the blacksmith shop (on the Scenic drive).
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Arches

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In the southwestern United States there is a world of stone and sky, where between the eye and the horizon lies …
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Arches
P.O. Box 907
Moab, UT 84532
United States
435-719-2299
Fri May 8 12:00am - Sat May 9 12:00am
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Canyonlands

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In the far southern reaches of Utah, the Colorado and Green Rivers carve the high desert into a labyrinth of red-rock …
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Canyonlands
2282 S. West Resource Blvd
Moab, UT 84532
United States
435-719-2313
Fri May 8 12:00am - Sat May 9 12:00am
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DEVILS GARDEN CAMPGROUND (UT), Arches National Park, UT

$15 a night Looks like no shower
Hotel
Fri May 8 12:00am - Sat May 9 9:00am
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Sat 05/09/09 (day 5) - Moab

In 293 trips

Sauropod Dinosaur Tracksite

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This tracksite includes the first sauropod tracks reported in Utah. A phenomenon rarely observed in fossil trackways.
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82 Dogwood Ave
Moab, UT 84532-2968
United States
435-259-6111
Sat May 9 12:00am
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Sun 05/10/09 (day 6) - Mosca

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Great Sand Dunes

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The enormous sandbox at the Great Sand Dunes National Preserve makes you feel, very simply, like a kid again. …
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11500 Highway 150
Mosca, CO 81146
United States
719-378-2312
Sun May 10 12:00am - Mon May 11 12:00am
Notes
Pueblo to Great Sand Dunes 119miles, 2hrs 13min.
http://www.nps.gov/grsa/

Go see Medano Creek if it has water
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Pinyon Flats Campground,

1 mile from the Sand Dunes. First come first serve though. $14 a night. I dont think there are showers.
Hotel
Sun May 10 12:00am
Sun May 10 12:00am
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Mon 05/11/09 (day 7)

Santa Fe


Hotel
Mon May 11 12:00am - Tue May 12 12:00am
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Wed 05/13/09 (day 9) - Carlsbad, Roswell

In 1154 trips

Carlsbad Caverns National Park

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Of the more than 300 known caves beneath the surface of the Chihuahuan Desert and Guadalupe Mountains of southeaster …
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3225 National Parks Hwy
Carlsbad, NM 88220-5354
United States
505-785-2232
Wed May 13 12:00am
Notes
9am - Left Hand Tunnel Tour - 2 hours
2pm - King's Castle Tour - 1.5 hours

http://www.nps.gov/cave/
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Carlsbad

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City
Carlsbad, NM, United States
Wed May 13 12:00am - Thu May 14 12:00am
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Tucumcari, NM to Carlsbad, NM, 274mi, 4hrs 30min

Go to Sitting Bull Falls before evening bat flight.

Go to bat flight at dusk at Carlsbad Caverns. Prior to the evening bat flight, a program is given at the cavern entrance by a park ranger. The starting time of the talk varies with sunset—it is best to call the park at 505.785.3012 or check at the visitor center for the exact time.
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Carlsbad Koa

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The family-friendly Carlsbad KOA features pull-thru RV sites, tent sites, a playground, Kamping Kabins, a KOA …
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2 Manthei Road
Carlsbad, NM 88220
United States
505-457-2000
Wed May 13 12:00am - Thu May 14 12:00am
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Bottomless Lakes State Park

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New Mexico's first designated state park, Bottomless Lakes State Park is actually several small lakes bordered by hi …
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New Mexico Highway 409; HC 12, Box 1200
Roswell, NM 88201
United States
505-624-6058
Wed May 13 12:00am
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Martins Capitol Cafe

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Restaurant
110 W 4th St
Roswell, NM 88201
United States
(505) 624-2111
Wed May 13 12:00am
Wed May 13 12:00am
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Tia Juana's Mexican Grille

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Restaurant
3601 N Main St
Roswell, NM 88201
United States
(575) 627-6113
Wed May 13 12:00am
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