We left Scottsdale and set out toward the Grand Canyon for a night. I loved the drive – red rocks and eternal desert surrounding you, the road stretching out for miles and miles. We stayed at the historic El Tovar Hotel – original architecture dating back to 1905 and beautiful views of the South Rim. We spent the day taking it all in – hiking the trailheads, exploring the canyon viewpoints and snapping hundreds of photos. We ordered pork chops and vegetable pasta at the El Tovar Dining Room and sat in front of a big picture window watching the sky change from day to night. Early the next morning we drove down to Yavapai Point and watched the sun rise. Afterwards we grabbed a quick bite and a coffee at the nearby Bright Angel Lodge and then hopped on a bus to Page, Arizona. From the base of the Glen Canyon Dam, we boarded a raft and headed down the Colorado River for a three hour/15 mile float trip (highly recommended!). We saw tons of wildlife, admired petroglyphs along the canyon walls, ate lunch on the beach and took a very quick and very cold dip in the 52 degrees Colorado River. I wasn’t sure what to expect but the Grand Canyon was so beautiful and inspiring – that place can really change your perspective.
sleep el tovar hotel | do smooth water float trip | see sunrise
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