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On Mon, 30 Jul 2012 19:52:13 -0400, Wayne.B wrote: We are planning to spend some time in southern Utah later this year? Any recommendations? YES!! First stop, Moab, UT. Visit Arches and Canyonlands National Parks (NP) and Dead Horse Point SP. A week would be good here, but we stayed only four days. Then back to I-70, west to Hwy 24 south. Follow to Hwy 12 south. Spectacular scenery. Don't stop for pictures every ten minutes. Visit Capitol Reef NP for a couple hours or more, and continue on Hwy 12 'til you reach Hyw 63, and take a left to Bryce Canyon NP. Fantastic place. While there, be sure and take the free bus tour offered by Ruby's Campground. The sign up place is right there at the campground. If you're not camping, Ruby's Lodge seemed pretty nice, but I'd make reservations early. ( http://tinyurl.com/caa5mqs ). A week in Bryce would be nice. Go on a mule ride. From there, back to Hwy 12 west to Hwy 89, south to Hwy 9 and west to Zion NP. Plan on a few days there, and be sure and take the bus tour through the park. From there, drop down south and head east to the Grand Canyon North Rim. Be sure to stop at Jacobs Lake and visit the trading post. After a few days at the Grand Canyon, head over to Page, AZ, rent a pontoon boat and spend a few days on Lake Powell. Be sure to visit Lower Antelope Canyon. Take a tripod, and they'll let you linger for a lot longer in the canyon and take your time with your pictures. Finally, we went to Monument Valley for a couple days and then headed home. I'd like to do the whole thing again, with more time, and visit some of the places we didn't get to, like Lake Powell. Start planning early. If you plan to visit and stay at the lodge or cabins, make reservations really early. I'd start calling them now. ( http://tinyurl.com/cjme7y6 ) Hope you have a super trip! |
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On Tue, 31 Jul 2012 09:18:43 -0400, John H.
wrote: In case you missed the answer to your question in all the fighting: On Mon, 30 Jul 2012 19:52:13 -0400, Wayne.B wrote: We are planning to spend some time in southern Utah later this year? Any recommendations? YES!! First stop, Moab, UT. Visit Arches and Canyonlands National Parks (NP) and Dead Horse Point SP. A week would be good here, but we stayed only four days. Then back to I-70, west to Hwy 24 south. Follow to Hwy 12 south. Spectacular scenery. Don't stop for pictures every ten minutes. Visit Capitol Reef NP for a couple hours or more, and continue on Hwy 12 'til you reach Hyw 63, and take a left to Bryce Canyon NP. Fantastic place. While there, be sure and take the free bus tour offered by Ruby's Campground. The sign up place is right there at the campground. If you're not camping, Ruby's Lodge seemed pretty nice, but I'd make reservations early. ( http://tinyurl.com/caa5mqs ). A week in Bryce would be nice. Go on a mule ride. From there, back to Hwy 12 west to Hwy 89, south to Hwy 9 and west to Zion NP. Plan on a few days there, and be sure and take the bus tour through the park. From there, drop down south and head east to the Grand Canyon North Rim. Be sure to stop at Jacobs Lake and visit the trading post. After a few days at the Grand Canyon, head over to Page, AZ, rent a pontoon boat and spend a few days on Lake Powell. Be sure to visit Lower Antelope Canyon. Take a tripod, and they'll let you linger for a lot longer in the canyon and take your time with your pictures. Finally, we went to Monument Valley for a couple days and then headed home. I'd like to do the whole thing again, with more time, and visit some of the places we didn't get to, like Lake Powell. Start planning early. If you plan to visit and stay at the lodge or cabins, make reservations really early. I'd start calling them now. ( http://tinyurl.com/cjme7y6 ) Hope you have a super trip! === Thanks ! |
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"John H." wrote in message ... In case you missed the answer to your question in all the fighting: On Mon, 30 Jul 2012 19:52:13 -0400, Wayne.B wrote: We are planning to spend some time in southern Utah later this year? Any recommendations? YES!! First stop, Moab, UT. Visit Arches and Canyonlands National Parks (NP) and Dead Horse Point SP. A week would be good here, but we stayed only four days. Then back to I-70, west to Hwy 24 south. Follow to Hwy 12 south. Spectacular scenery. Don't stop for pictures every ten minutes. Visit Capitol Reef NP for a couple hours or more, and continue on Hwy 12 'til you reach Hyw 63, and take a left to Bryce Canyon NP. Fantastic place. While there, be sure and take the free bus tour offered by Ruby's Campground. The sign up place is right there at the campground. If you're not camping, Ruby's Lodge seemed pretty nice, but I'd make reservations early. ( http://tinyurl.com/caa5mqs ). A week in Bryce would be nice. Go on a mule ride. From there, back to Hwy 12 west to Hwy 89, south to Hwy 9 and west to Zion NP. Plan on a few days there, and be sure and take the bus tour through the park. From there, drop down south and head east to the Grand Canyon North Rim. Be sure to stop at Jacobs Lake and visit the trading post. After a few days at the Grand Canyon, head over to Page, AZ, rent a pontoon boat and spend a few days on Lake Powell. Be sure to visit Lower Antelope Canyon. Take a tripod, and they'll let you linger for a lot longer in the canyon and take your time with your pictures. Finally, we went to Monument Valley for a couple days and then headed home. I'd like to do the whole thing again, with more time, and visit some of the places we didn't get to, like Lake Powell. Start planning early. If you plan to visit and stay at the lodge or cabins, make reservations really early. I'd start calling them now. ( http://tinyurl.com/cjme7y6 ) Hope you have a super trip! ------------------------------- Hi Wayne, As John has stated, there is much to see in this area. Without knowing your arrival point and dates of visit it's hard to provide specifics, but I'll add to some of John's comments. Although not exactly what I'd call southern Utah, I would agree that a trip to Arches NP would be well worth the trip. Much to see in a fairly compact National Park. I've not visited Canyonlands NP or Capitol Reef NP, but I would imagine they would be worthwhile, as well. They both cover considerably more ground than Arches. As John has mentioned, Highway 12 from Highway 89 to Highway 24 is renowned for its scenery. It's a must-drive. Focusing more on southern Utah, I would have to consider Bryce Canyon NP a highlight. Out of this world scenery. There is a lodge in the park that rents cabins that are nearly on the rim of the canyon. I like staying in the lodges inside the parks, and this one is no exception. I've not spent a lot of time in Zion NP, but it's certainly worth at least a drive through and a stop for lunch. To the southwest of Zion is Coral Pink Sand Dunes State Park, which is certainly worth a short side trip. From there, it's a must that you cross the border into northern Arizona. A trip to the North Rim of the Grand Canyon is highly advisable, but be advised that the North Rim closes in mid-October. Stay at the Grand Canyon Lodge if you make this trip. I can't imagine being in the neighborhood without giving Lake Powell serious consideration, especially knowing your appreciation of the water. You'll want to base yourself out of the Lake Powell Resort, at Wahweap. Now it just becomes a matter of time available as to how you see the lake. Ideally, this would involve both a houseboat rental and a runabout rental as a tagalong chase boat. This allows you to be comfortable for a number of nights out on the lake, but allows for seeing much more of the lake with the speed of the runabout while using the houseboat as a mother ship. Short of that, a runabout rental out of Wahweap will allow for a day trip into the lower part of the lake. And finally, if you want to let someone else do the driving, there is an all-day tour boat that will take you to Rainbow Bridge, with other stops along the way. While at Lake Powell, the slot canyons just outside of Page will provide scenery you will never forget. I would recommend a visit to both Upper and Lower Antelope Canyons. If time allowed, a trip to Canyon X would be enjoyable as well If time allows, I would heartily endorse a trip to Monument Valley. It's as iconic of the American West as it gets. The Navajo recently built a new hotel called The View, which would be the ideal place to stay. An optional adjunct to Monument Valley would be a trip over to Canyon de Chelly. Not as iconic as Monument Valley, but lots of scenery and history. I don't remember if you received copies of my eBooks, but if you did, and if you did, the 2007 book "Beyond the Equinox" covers much of southern Utah. The 2009 book "Wish You Were Here!" covers the Lake Powell and Page areas. If you don't have them, email me and I'll find a way to get them to you. Also, if you'd like more detailed information and assistance with building an itinerary for the area, I'd be happy to help. Lastly, at least let me know when and where you plan to be. I'm always up for a road trip! Russ |
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On Wed, 1 Aug 2012 07:27:05 -0700, "RG" wrote:
"John H." wrote in message .. . In case you missed the answer to your question in all the fighting: On Mon, 30 Jul 2012 19:52:13 -0400, Wayne.B wrote: We are planning to spend some time in southern Utah later this year? Any recommendations? YES!! First stop, Moab, UT. Visit Arches and Canyonlands National Parks (NP) and Dead Horse Point SP. A week would be good here, but we stayed only four days. Then back to I-70, west to Hwy 24 south. Follow to Hwy 12 south. Spectacular scenery. Don't stop for pictures every ten minutes. Visit Capitol Reef NP for a couple hours or more, and continue on Hwy 12 'til you reach Hyw 63, and take a left to Bryce Canyon NP. Fantastic place. While there, be sure and take the free bus tour offered by Ruby's Campground. The sign up place is right there at the campground. If you're not camping, Ruby's Lodge seemed pretty nice, but I'd make reservations early. ( http://tinyurl.com/caa5mqs ). A week in Bryce would be nice. Go on a mule ride. From there, back to Hwy 12 west to Hwy 89, south to Hwy 9 and west to Zion NP. Plan on a few days there, and be sure and take the bus tour through the park. From there, drop down south and head east to the Grand Canyon North Rim. Be sure to stop at Jacobs Lake and visit the trading post. After a few days at the Grand Canyon, head over to Page, AZ, rent a pontoon boat and spend a few days on Lake Powell. Be sure to visit Lower Antelope Canyon. Take a tripod, and they'll let you linger for a lot longer in the canyon and take your time with your pictures. Finally, we went to Monument Valley for a couple days and then headed home. I'd like to do the whole thing again, with more time, and visit some of the places we didn't get to, like Lake Powell. Start planning early. If you plan to visit and stay at the lodge or cabins, make reservations really early. I'd start calling them now. ( http://tinyurl.com/cjme7y6 ) Hope you have a super trip! ------------------------------- Hi Wayne, As John has stated, there is much to see in this area. Without knowing your arrival point and dates of visit it's hard to provide specifics, but I'll add to some of John's comments. Although not exactly what I'd call southern Utah, I would agree that a trip to Arches NP would be well worth the trip. Much to see in a fairly compact National Park. I've not visited Canyonlands NP or Capitol Reef NP, but I would imagine they would be worthwhile, as well. They both cover considerably more ground than Arches. As John has mentioned, Highway 12 from Highway 89 to Highway 24 is renowned for its scenery. It's a must-drive. Focusing more on southern Utah, I would have to consider Bryce Canyon NP a highlight. Out of this world scenery. There is a lodge in the park that rents cabins that are nearly on the rim of the canyon. I like staying in the lodges inside the parks, and this one is no exception. I've not spent a lot of time in Zion NP, but it's certainly worth at least a drive through and a stop for lunch. To the southwest of Zion is Coral Pink Sand Dunes State Park, which is certainly worth a short side trip. From there, it's a must that you cross the border into northern Arizona. A trip to the North Rim of the Grand Canyon is highly advisable, but be advised that the North Rim closes in mid-October. Stay at the Grand Canyon Lodge if you make this trip. I can't imagine being in the neighborhood without giving Lake Powell serious consideration, especially knowing your appreciation of the water. You'll want to base yourself out of the Lake Powell Resort, at Wahweap. Now it just becomes a matter of time available as to how you see the lake. Ideally, this would involve both a houseboat rental and a runabout rental as a tagalong chase boat. This allows you to be comfortable for a number of nights out on the lake, but allows for seeing much more of the lake with the speed of the runabout while using the houseboat as a mother ship. Short of that, a runabout rental out of Wahweap will allow for a day trip into the lower part of the lake. And finally, if you want to let someone else do the driving, there is an all-day tour boat that will take you to Rainbow Bridge, with other stops along the way. While at Lake Powell, the slot canyons just outside of Page will provide scenery you will never forget. I would recommend a visit to both Upper and Lower Antelope Canyons. If time allowed, a trip to Canyon X would be enjoyable as well If time allows, I would heartily endorse a trip to Monument Valley. It's as iconic of the American West as it gets. The Navajo recently built a new hotel called The View, which would be the ideal place to stay. An optional adjunct to Monument Valley would be a trip over to Canyon de Chelly. Not as iconic as Monument Valley, but lots of scenery and history. I don't remember if you received copies of my eBooks, but if you did, and if you did, the 2007 book "Beyond the Equinox" covers much of southern Utah. The 2009 book "Wish You Were Here!" covers the Lake Powell and Page areas. If you don't have them, email me and I'll find a way to get them to you. Also, if you'd like more detailed information and assistance with building an itinerary for the area, I'd be happy to help. Lastly, at least let me know when and where you plan to be. I'm always up for a road trip! Russ === Thanks Russ, good to know you're still following the group. |
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On 8/1/2012 1:02 PM, Wayne.B wrote:
On Wed, 1 Aug 2012 07:27:05 -0700, "RG" wrote: "John H." wrote in message ... In case you missed the answer to your question in all the fighting: On Mon, 30 Jul 2012 19:52:13 -0400, Wayne.B wrote: We are planning to spend some time in southern Utah later this year? Any recommendations? YES!! First stop, Moab, UT. Visit Arches and Canyonlands National Parks (NP) and Dead Horse Point SP. A week would be good here, but we stayed only four days. Then back to I-70, west to Hwy 24 south. Follow to Hwy 12 south. Spectacular scenery. Don't stop for pictures every ten minutes. Visit Capitol Reef NP for a couple hours or more, and continue on Hwy 12 'til you reach Hyw 63, and take a left to Bryce Canyon NP. Fantastic place. While there, be sure and take the free bus tour offered by Ruby's Campground. The sign up place is right there at the campground. If you're not camping, Ruby's Lodge seemed pretty nice, but I'd make reservations early. ( http://tinyurl.com/caa5mqs ). A week in Bryce would be nice. Go on a mule ride. From there, back to Hwy 12 west to Hwy 89, south to Hwy 9 and west to Zion NP. Plan on a few days there, and be sure and take the bus tour through the park. From there, drop down south and head east to the Grand Canyon North Rim. Be sure to stop at Jacobs Lake and visit the trading post. After a few days at the Grand Canyon, head over to Page, AZ, rent a pontoon boat and spend a few days on Lake Powell. Be sure to visit Lower Antelope Canyon. Take a tripod, and they'll let you linger for a lot longer in the canyon and take your time with your pictures. Finally, we went to Monument Valley for a couple days and then headed home. I'd like to do the whole thing again, with more time, and visit some of the places we didn't get to, like Lake Powell. Start planning early. If you plan to visit and stay at the lodge or cabins, make reservations really early. I'd start calling them now. ( http://tinyurl.com/cjme7y6 ) Hope you have a super trip! ------------------------------- Hi Wayne, As John has stated, there is much to see in this area. Without knowing your arrival point and dates of visit it's hard to provide specifics, but I'll add to some of John's comments. Although not exactly what I'd call southern Utah, I would agree that a trip to Arches NP would be well worth the trip. Much to see in a fairly compact National Park. I've not visited Canyonlands NP or Capitol Reef NP, but I would imagine they would be worthwhile, as well. They both cover considerably more ground than Arches. As John has mentioned, Highway 12 from Highway 89 to Highway 24 is renowned for its scenery. It's a must-drive. Focusing more on southern Utah, I would have to consider Bryce Canyon NP a highlight. Out of this world scenery. There is a lodge in the park that rents cabins that are nearly on the rim of the canyon. I like staying in the lodges inside the parks, and this one is no exception. I've not spent a lot of time in Zion NP, but it's certainly worth at least a drive through and a stop for lunch. To the southwest of Zion is Coral Pink Sand Dunes State Park, which is certainly worth a short side trip. From there, it's a must that you cross the border into northern Arizona. A trip to the North Rim of the Grand Canyon is highly advisable, but be advised that the North Rim closes in mid-October. Stay at the Grand Canyon Lodge if you make this trip. I can't imagine being in the neighborhood without giving Lake Powell serious consideration, especially knowing your appreciation of the water. You'll want to base yourself out of the Lake Powell Resort, at Wahweap. Now it just becomes a matter of time available as to how you see the lake. Ideally, this would involve both a houseboat rental and a runabout rental as a tagalong chase boat. This allows you to be comfortable for a number of nights out on the lake, but allows for seeing much more of the lake with the speed of the runabout while using the houseboat as a mother ship. Short of that, a runabout rental out of Wahweap will allow for a day trip into the lower part of the lake. And finally, if you want to let someone else do the driving, there is an all-day tour boat that will take you to Rainbow Bridge, with other stops along the way. While at Lake Powell, the slot canyons just outside of Page will provide scenery you will never forget. I would recommend a visit to both Upper and Lower Antelope Canyons. If time allowed, a trip to Canyon X would be enjoyable as well If time allows, I would heartily endorse a trip to Monument Valley. It's as iconic of the American West as it gets. The Navajo recently built a new hotel called The View, which would be the ideal place to stay. An optional adjunct to Monument Valley would be a trip over to Canyon de Chelly. Not as iconic as Monument Valley, but lots of scenery and history. I don't remember if you received copies of my eBooks, but if you did, and if you did, the 2007 book "Beyond the Equinox" covers much of southern Utah. The 2009 book "Wish You Were Here!" covers the Lake Powell and Page areas. If you don't have them, email me and I'll find a way to get them to you. Also, if you'd like more detailed information and assistance with building an itinerary for the area, I'd be happy to help. Lastly, at least let me know when and where you plan to be. I'm always up for a road trip! Russ === Thanks Russ, good to know you're still following the group. If you go to Dead Horse Point, there is an unpaved trail that winds it's way to Moab. It's probably about 10 miles but it'll take 2 hours to make the run by, preferably, 4wd, but a car could do it. |
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Thanks Russ, good to know you're still following the group. That may be overstating my level of involvement and participation in this train wreck just a bit, but please do let me know if I can be of any further assistance, and if you'd be interested in a meet-up while you're out in the wild west searching for Indians. Russ |
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On Wed, 01 Aug 2012 13:16:28 -0400, Meyer wrote:
If you go to Dead Horse Point, there is an unpaved trail that winds it's way to Moab. It's probably about 10 miles but it'll take 2 hours to make the run by, preferably, 4wd, but a car could do it. === Good information but first I'd have to find another wife. :-) |
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"Wayne.B" wrote in message ... On Wed, 01 Aug 2012 13:16:28 -0400, Meyer wrote: If you go to Dead Horse Point, there is an unpaved trail that winds it's way to Moab. It's probably about 10 miles but it'll take 2 hours to make the run by, preferably, 4wd, but a car could do it. === Good information but first I'd have to find another wife. :-) I certain parts of southern Utah, you wouldn't necessarily have to trade in the current model. It's customary just to bring on a new addition to the matrimonial unit. Why anybody in their right mind would choose to do so, I can't answer. Russ |
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On Wed, 1 Aug 2012 13:20:47 -0700, "RG" wrote:
"Wayne.B" wrote in message .. . On Wed, 01 Aug 2012 13:16:28 -0400, Meyer wrote: If you go to Dead Horse Point, there is an unpaved trail that winds it's way to Moab. It's probably about 10 miles but it'll take 2 hours to make the run by, preferably, 4wd, but a car could do it. === Good information but first I'd have to find another wife. :-) I certain parts of southern Utah, you wouldn't necessarily have to trade in the current model. It's customary just to bring on a new addition to the matrimonial unit. Why anybody in their right mind would choose to do so, I can't answer. === :-) |
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