[Air-L] seeing northern Arizona beyond IR-16

[Barry Wellman]

Although I won't be going to IR16, I've just returned from vacationing in 
northern Arizona, and I strongly reccomend you do the same after the 
conference. Here are my recommends:

1. Grand Canyon, of course. But more than just the wonderful sights from 
the Rim, walk down the Kaibab Trail to Oh-Ah Point (at least) or 2x as far 
to Cedar Ridge. Kaibab preferable to Bright Angel Trail, because less mule 
residue. Take trail early to avoid sun/heat near midday, 7 or 8AM start 
using the Hiker Express bus. We walked to Cedar Ridge in 2 hours, and back 
up in 3. And we're in early 70s. Don't stay at over-priced El Tovar Hotel.

2. Then drive 3 hours NE to Monument Valley, home of John Ford/Wayne 
scenicly great "She Wore a Yellow Ribbon" etc/ (Politically incorrect, 
though.) Stay at Gouldings Lodge and take Jeep tour. Experience Navaho 
culture. Less pressure of tourists than Grand Canyon

3. Then drive 1.5 hrs to Chinle/Canyon de Chelly, and take another jeep 
tour with Navaho guide. Beautiful, & almost devoid of tourists. Stay at 
Best Western.

4. On drive back next day, lunch in Globo at Sweethearts Cafe. Great food 
& service.

   Barry Wellman
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