14 juillet 2019, États Unis ⋅ ⛅ 79 °F
The city of Flagstaff maintains this area of natural and cultural beauty. The Rio de Flag runs through the landscape and a short canyon. The “pictures” are pictographs pecked into the rocks by theEn savoir plus
États UnisArizonaCoconino CountyJo Don Mobile Home ParkWildcat Hill35°13’50” N 111°32’60” W
14 juillet 2019, États Unis ⋅ ☁️ 79 °F
In 1908-09 the Greenlaw Lumber Company harvested timber here using cross-cut saws. Ruins of an old railroad trestle and remains of railroad tracks are visible.
There are lots of birds andEn savoir plus
États UnisArizonaCoconino CountyJacob Lake36°42’50” N 112°13’1” W
19 juillet 2019, États Unis ⋅ ☀️ 79 °F
We wanted to see the North Rim of the Grand Canyon, but it is 4 1/2 hours from Flagstaff--too far to go there and back in one day. So we stayed for a night at Jacob Lake Inn, 45 minutes from the NorthEn savoir plus
États UnisArizonaCoconino CountyHouse Rock Canyon36°43’43” N 112°3’42” W
19 juillet 2019, États Unis ⋅ ⛅ 91 °F
On the way to Jacob Lake, we drove over Navajo Bridge and passed by beautiful Marble Canyon and Vermilion Cliffs.
États UnisArizonaCoconino CountyNorth RimBright Angel Point36°11’50” N 112°3’11” W
19 juillet 2019, États Unis ⋅ ⛅ 79 °F
The Grand Canyon Lodge is right on the North Rim. There are also cabins and a campground. Due to the smaller crowds, it is so much more relaxing than the South Rim. The North Rim only receives 10% ofEn savoir plus
États UnisArizonaCoconino CountyNorth RimBright Angel Point36°11’50” N 112°3’11” W
19 juillet 2019, États Unis ⋅ ⛅ 79 °F
Along the North Rim are several trails where different views are available. Bright Angel Point is only about 1 mile round trip, and definitely worth it!
États UnisArizonaCoconino CountyCape Royal36°7’5” N 111°56’60” W
19 juillet 2019, États Unis ⋅ ⛅ 79 °F
The winding, narrow road to Cape Royal is about 15 miles from the Lodge, but seems longer. This is the Southern-most viewpoint on the North Rim. The trail passes by Angel's Window, one of the mostEn savoir plus
États UnisArizonaCoconino CountyPoint Imperial36°16’45” N 111°58’50” W
19 juillet 2019, États Unis ⋅ ☀️ 77 °F
Point Imperial is the highest point on the North Rim, at 8803 ft elevation. You can see how much lower the South Rim is here.
États UnisUtahKane County37°24’17” N 111°41’3” W
20 juillet 2019, États Unis ⋅ ☀️ 81 °F
This National Monument in southern Utah is composed of "steps" of varied rock in different colors. From a distance, you can see the steps. Up close you only get to see one or two steps. The nationalEn savoir plus
2 août 2019, États Unis ⋅ ⛅ 73 °F
Driving around the forest, we always see views of the San Francisco Peaks. This is a view when rain was falling nearby. It really shows the layers of the mountain range. The peaks were once a singleEn savoir plus
What great photos. Hope you are having good weather. We have had a lot of rain. Had high winds about a week and half ago blowing part of our roof off. Have a contractor to redue the roof. Just so we don’t get high winds and heavy rain before he can get it done. Enjoy the rest of your summer.
Del & Nancy
Voyageur So sorry to hear about your roof damage! So far our weather is great- we’ll see how the monsoons are pretty soon.