As 2015 came to an end, I found myself surrounded by mountains and peace: the best way to end the year and welcome a new one. My family and I decided to do a three state road trip from Nevada to Arizona to Utah. We didn't stay in one place for more than two days and by the end of the road trip we had full hearts, sparkling eyes, and peace of mind. I highly recommend losing yourself in mountains and nature whenever you get the chance. It's an experience unlike any other. This post is all about our first stop: the Grand Canyon in Northern Arizona!
We started in Las Vegas, Nevada and drove to Tusayan (a little town just outside of the south rim of GC). It was a projected drive of about 4 hours but we had to make a stop at Hoover Dam, of course. After snapping a few pics, we were off!
We started in Las Vegas, Nevada and drove to Tusayan (a little town just outside of the south rim of GC). It was a projected drive of about 4 hours but we had to make a stop at Hoover Dam, of course. After snapping a few pics, we were off!
Unfortunately, we didn't get to catch the sunset over the GC before arriving to our hotel but nonetheless there were several spectacular views along the highway and we began to spot snow as we reached higher elevations! (very exciting for a Texas girl like myself)
After arriving at our hotel, tired from being in the car for the majority of the day, we crashed! We decided to wake up at the crack of dawn to catch the sun rising above the Grand Canyon. In reality, we were out a little after the sun rose but we still managed to get in some breathtaking views.
We had less than 24 hours at GC so we made the most of our quick visit by taking a hike along the South Kaibab Trail. This was my first hiking experience and the trail was steep and icy, not a good combination for someone with a slight fear of heights! But I kept going down the trail and eventually managed to overcome my inhibitions. The air was pure and the views were unbelievably vast. It was a surreal feeling to stand in a small piece of this vast canyon and see it stretch out as far as the eye can see.
We ended the day watching the sun set over the canyon. Our next stop: Sedona!
Stay tuned!
-Wander Girl Aliya
Stay tuned!
-Wander Girl Aliya