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Utah's Zion National Park

Published: 02-10-2012 05:13pm
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Zion Canyon Visitor center is open year round. You can view a 22 minute orientation film at the visitor's centers. Shuttle buses are used to transport visitors along the Zion Canyon Scenic Drive where you can access the many trials. No private vehicles are permitted during the Spring or Fall seasons only the park's shuttle buses. You can access the trials by private vehicle during off season. The fee is $25 for seven days for a private vehicle. Or you can buy an Inter-agency Pass for $80 for the year which lets you into all National Parks (note: does not apply to State Parks). For backcountry hiking and camping you must obtain a permit at the visi... » Read More

What Does the South Rim Grand Canyon Look Like When Its 28F

Published: 01-31-2012 03:42pm
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It's April in the South Rim of the Grand Canyon, and the sun is not out. Have you ever seen the Grand Canyon through sleet and fog? Just the day before, the sun was out, temperature was about 53°F and I could see for miles of the Grand Canyon from the South Rim Trial. Overnight, temperature dropped to 28°F and there was snow and sleet, fog and mud. Sure was a different scene on this day.  I talked to a couple who had just come up from the bottom of the canyon. They had camped out over three days on the bottom and said it had gotten to 100°F and could not believe the change in temperature when they came back up. The Grand Canyon for... » Read More

Sedona Arizona Red Rock Canyon Country

Published: 01-24-2012 04:44pm
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Sedona, Arizona is in the heart of Red Rock country. As the name implies, the rocks are colored red. There a lots of place to lodge, we chose Sky Ranch Lodge since it is a little bit out of the way. It is located up above the city across from Sedona’s municipal airport. You would never know there was an airport, never heard any planes. The view of the canyon from Sky Ranch Lodge is spectacular. The view is breathtaking during a sunset and sunrise. The rooms are clean and comfortable, staff is friendly. We stayed in the Garden View Room which is more economical than the canyon view. The garden is very pretty, is shaded, and had plenty of places... » Read More

Western Michigan Upper Peninsula Keweenaw Peninsula and the Porcupine Mountains

Published: 01-17-2012 10:08am
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There are many scenic towns on the western shore of the Keweenaw Peninsula of Michigan’s Upper Peninsula. If you’re heading that way, then be sure to stop at the Visitor’s Center in Calumet City; lots of good information.Copper mining started in this area around the 1850’s with a copper mining treaty between the U.S. government and the Chippewa Indians.  About 4 million tons of copper were mined. Currently, most of the copper mines here are closed; some are open to the public for touring. Delaware Copper Mine Delaware Copper Mines is a closed mine but is open to the public as a self-guided tour. If I recall correctly, they ... » Read More
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