Grand Canyon NP this May
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Topic: Grand Canyon NP this May
Posted By: GlibGuy
Subject: Grand Canyon NP this May
Date Posted: 11 Feb 2016 at 9:43am
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The family (me, wife & 2 Yorkies) are heading from our home in southwestern Virginia to Grand Canyon in our 178. Planning to stop along the way as needed (rest areas, Walmarts, etc.). We have reservations at Trailer Village RV Park. I'm planning to do some hiking there. Coming home we're staying a few nights near Santa Fe at Trailer Village RV Resort. This forum has been a great resource for some trips I have made but this is the first trip for the whole "family". Wish us good luck and feel free to offer any suggestions you may have. ------------- MICK |
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Posted By: jato
Date Posted: 11 Feb 2016 at 10:45am
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Definitely a great place to visit. Make sure to go to the North Rim, it is remote, and most visitors don't go there because of that BUT it is even more magnificent then the south rim where most people go. At the north rim you are right at the edge of the canyon and the hiking trails there are spectacular! We wish to visit again, even though we have been there a few times, to go on the raft ride on the Colorado River through the canyon put on by Creation Research. A lot of evidence for creation can be observed on this trip. ------------- God's pod '11 model 177 '17 Ford F-150 4WD 3.5 Ecoboost Jim and Diane by beautiful Torch Lake "...and you will know the Truth and the Truth will set you free." |
Posted By: Shelpod
Date Posted: 11 Feb 2016 at 2:25pm
| We prefer the North Rim also but just be aware that it doesn't open until May 15th. If you are going that far I would also recommend that you consider hitting Zion and Bryce National Parks in Utah. They are just a few hours drive from the North Rim turnoff at Jacob's Lake. All three are spectacular in their own unique ways. Well worth making the cycle. |
Posted By: Leo B
Date Posted: 11 Feb 2016 at 2:38pm
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We went a couple years back, it was really a great trip!! Words can't do the views of the canyon justice!! ------------- Leo & Melissa Bachand 2017 Ford F150 2021 Vista Cruiser 19 csk Previously owned 2015 Rpod 179 2010 Rpod 171 |
Posted By: Slyder
Date Posted: 07 Mar 2016 at 7:27am
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Sounds like a must do trip. Its on our bucket list for sure. Have a great time. Steve ------------- Steve and Jan 2016 r-pod 179 2015 Audi Q5 TDI |
Posted By: Grandpa Hiker
Date Posted: 07 Mar 2016 at 9:20am
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GlibGuy, Where in southwestern Virginia are you located? I am in Martinsville. Great to know that there is another podder nearby!! ------------- Rob & Becky 2014 Ford Explorer 3.5 SOHC V6 2015 R-179 Pod aka Piddle Pod "Life is not about waiting for the storms to pass, it is about learning to dance in the rain!!" |
Posted By: SNO4ME
Date Posted: 15 Mar 2016 at 3:18am
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When we were out to the Grand Canyon last fall we also dropped a little south and checked out Montezuma's Well and Montezuma's Castle along with (I'm going to butcher this) Tessagoot (sp?) National Monuments. All small cliff dwellings. If you like barbecued ribs check out the barbecue place in downtown Williams AZ on Route 66. Great ribs. Williams is south of the Grand Canyon on old Route 66, off I 40 near the Jct of Hwy 64 that runs up to Grand Canyon. Supposedly the last section of Route 66 to be bypassed by I 40. If you like airplanes there is the Planes of Fame museum half way up Hwy 64 to the Grand Canyon. On the same trip on our way out we went through Zion, (the main part) and also Zion Kalob over on I 15 on our way to Vegas. A few years ago we stayed near Bryce Canyon Nat Park too. If you go anywhere near there take a ride on "Scenic Hwy 12". Hwy 12 is a great ride but would not be as much fun with a trailer.  Lots of stuff to see in southern Utah too but the Colorado River makes it a long drive around.  ------------- Bruce & Donna in the Sno Pod (and Brewer too) 2011 RP 177 |
Posted By: Happy Tripping
Date Posted: 15 Mar 2016 at 3:16pm
Agree - Also be prepared for snow showers. It can get cold in mid-May.
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Posted By: jato
Date Posted: 15 Mar 2016 at 5:49pm
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Yes, we did experience that in mid-May many years ago. Tried it again in mid-September, much warmer, at least the year we went, regardless of that, it is a sight you never forget once you've been there. Well worth the extra drive. ------------- God's pod '11 model 177 '17 Ford F-150 4WD 3.5 Ecoboost Jim and Diane by beautiful Torch Lake "...and you will know the Truth and the Truth will set you free." |
Posted By: GlibGuy
Date Posted: 15 Mar 2016 at 6:05pm
I'm located in Abingdon. I've camped with my pod at VIR not too far from you and I love going there for car and motorcycle races! ------------- MICK |
Posted By: unlblkrubi
Date Posted: 06 Apr 2016 at 9:42am
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I'll be a camp host at Demotte campground south of Jacob Lake on the North Rim this summer. Stop and say hi if you see my 171 and black jeep there. ------------- Squatchpod 2011 171 2013 Jeep JKUR |
Posted By: Leo B
Date Posted: 06 Apr 2016 at 10:14am
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That sounds like a blast!!
------------- Leo & Melissa Bachand 2017 Ford F150 2021 Vista Cruiser 19 csk Previously owned 2015 Rpod 179 2010 Rpod 171 |
Posted By: Jules
Date Posted: 18 Apr 2016 at 6:21pm
| Not sure what route you are taking but we found great national forest campgrounds. The Arizona state parks are very nice too. |