Westward Ho 2015

From Bryce we headed west thru Kanah on Highway 89 through mountain country to Williams, Arizona where we booked in to the Grand Canyon Railway CG so we could tour the Grand Canyon. 

Las Vegas

We were up very early in the morning to begin our long drive from Vegas to the Grand Canyon. John and Ian took turns driving while Fran and Sheila watched a dvd of Death Valley. It turned out to be a perfect day for touring. The Hermits Trail route had been closed for upgrading but it appears it may have re-opened that morning. We were able to drive along the entire route, stopping to look over into the beauty of God's masterpiece. We expected it to be similar to Bryce Canyon or Zion NP but it was completely different. Next year we may consider taking the mule ride down to Phantom Ranch to stay for a few days. Even tho it was cool up where we were standing, it was in the 80s at the bottom of the canyon with a lake and beach to enjoy as well. Added that adventure to our 'bucket list'.