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Joshua Tree National Monument, California Points of interest at Hidden Valley, Keys View and Jumbo Rocks. Get yourself a if you have planned to visit other National Parks and National Monuments. Be prepared, most National Parks do not accept Credit Cards. |
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Lake Havasu City, Arizona At Lake Havasu City take a short walk to the London Bridge. Here you have a beautiful view over Lake Havasu. The 157-year-old Thames River Bridge was shipped to Arizona and reassembled. The bridge's dedication was in 1971.
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Grand Canyon National Park, Arizona Start your visit at Yavapai point for
a classic panoramic view into the heart of In summer take the free shuttle bus that operates on West Rim Drive. Leave the bus at Hopi Point and take the Nature Trail for a walk back to Grand Canyon Village. You can also leave the bus at Hermits Rest for a longer walk. Enjoy the beautiful views at Powell Point and Maricopa Point. As far as the eye can see, the canyon is an open expanse created by the Colorado River and its tributaries downcutting into the uplifting continental plate. |
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Grand Canyon National Park, Arizona In the evening enjoy sunset at Maricopa Point. The two hours just before sunset can provide the most dramatic light in which to view the canyon. Enjoy the great panoramic views at
Grandview Point, Moran Point, Lipan Point and Desert View. |
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Monument Valley, Utah The red-rock dessert and spires of scenic Monument Valley have been the setting for countless western movies and commercials. This is the land of the Navajo, where scenery and Native American culture have created a perfect setting for picture taking.You'll need at least two hours to explore Monument Valley on unpaved roads. Your is not valid in this park. |
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Rainbow Bridge National Monument, Utah
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Bryce Canyon National Park, Utah Start your day with the Sunrise at Sunrise Point. Prepare yourself for a hike of approx. 3 hours. The Queen's Garden Trail begins at Sunrise Point, go north. Follow the Navajo Loop Trail to the amazing Wall Street. Watch the Sunset in at Sunset Point where you look down into the Queen's Garden area of Bryce Amphitheater |
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Bryce Canyon National Park, Utah A scenic drive along the 29 km. (18 mi.) of the main park road afford outstanding views of the park and southern Utah scenery. All overlooks lie east of the road. Drive to the southern end of the park and stop at the overlooks on your return to avoid crossing traffic. Yovimpa and Rainbow point offer
expansive views of southern Utah. The park road ends at Rainbow Point. Visit the view
points: Ponderosa Canyon, Agua Canyon, Natural Bridge, Fairview Point, Piracy Point and
Swamp Canyon. |
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