The Grand Canyon is one of the seven wonders of the world. it is tough to top that and they have some of the best hiking trails in the park service.I know this is a preference question, but out of all the places I have marked... Which would you suggest as the best? My kids are in the preteen/teen age group, so they are able to hike a good bit (if that makes a difference in your suggestions). My son really wants to see Mt. Rushmore, but other than that, is there much to do there?
Grand Canyon is cool cause its so big. BUT Bryce Canyon is way prettier and much more accessible and the sunrises and sunsets are amazingThe Grand Canyon is one of the seven wonders of the world. it is tough to top that and they have some of the best hiking trails in the park service.
So I am guessing you have never hiked into the Grand Canyon?Grand Canyon is cool cause its so big. BUT Bryce Canyon is way prettier and much more accessible and the sunrises and sunsets are amazing
I guess that's a matter of opinion, and I prefer the Grand Canyon for its beauty, wonder and grandeur, especially for repeat viewing. Of course I see beauty in the deserts of New Mexico and Arizona, especially NM, where all too many people see desolation or just something to pass by. I also see a lot of beauty in the rolling hills/plains of Kansas/Nebraska where, again, so many people see something to be endured while they go elsewhere.Grand Canyon is cool cause its so big. BUT Bryce Canyon is way prettier and much more accessible and the sunrises and sunsets are amazing
The first thing you need to realize is that you will probably only average about 50 - 60 mph during your travel time so you could be looking at some very long days for two children who are less than 13 years of age. Traveling to the Grand Canyon from your home will require 2,138 miles each way, if you take the most direct route. To Yellowstone and back is 2.332 miles and to Mt. Rushmore is 1,861 miles. Consider how long your children are happy when riding in a car and adjust your daily travel distances accordingly. Travel by RV is somewhat better for them as they will be able to sit at a table and do things but to be safe they still need to be seat belted in and remain seated while traveling. A visit to Mt. Rushmore may well be feasible, with some stops along the way to see other attractions. You could make modifications to the route so that you go and return by somewhat different routes and see different things. I would limit travel to no more than 6 hours of actual driving time and I would travel no more than 2 consecutive days with at least 1 day in between to do something fun. Keep in mind that you will need to hook up the utilities each arrival and disconnect them to go anywhere or to travel again and those things take time.My kids are in the preteen/teen age group, so they are able to hike a good bit (if that makes a difference in your suggestions).
Done both twice i prefer Bryce , and i have done heli tour fron vegas and the jet boat done the snake and the quads, only thing not done is the donkeys lol even done it with 2 seperate wivesSo I am guessing you have never hiked into the Grand Canyon?
Done both twice i prefer Bryce , and i have done heli tour fron vegas and the jet boat done the snake and the quads, only thing not done is the donkeys lol even done it with 2 seperate wives first time was 1976 with my folks then 2005 the day after the fires closed the road in to grand canyon then 2019
I agree. Check out Zion and Bryce if you can. The horse ride through Bryce is quite an experience. Zion is incredible to see.Go to the Grand Canyon, stay a week and then go home. You can make a few day trips while on the road.
The Grand Canyon is one of the deepest canyons at 1.8 billion years old. The top layer is 250 million years old, in other words no dinosaur fossils are possible there. The bottom layer of Zion is the same as the top layer of the Grand Canyon. And the bottom layer of Bryce Canyon is the top layer at Zion. All three are part of the Grand Staircase. All three are stunning and gorgeous and all are completely different. All three offer sensational hiking.I agree. Check out Zion and Bryce if you can. The horse ride through Bryce is quite an experience. Zion is incredible to see.
You're recommending this to a family with pre-teen kids? Seriously???You want to see the most awesome hike possible check out Angel's Landing. The last half mile is spent going hand ovef hand along giant chains with the bottom over 1000 feet below you and the bottom is where you are going if you fall. The best part starts around 1:45. This is The Saddle where the trail is less than two feet wide and on one side there is a 1200 foot drop and on the other side of the trail it is a 1400 foot drop.
Road conditions will vary as this is typed - go for it, make it as best you can, don't sweat over the petty stuff, make your own memories, adapt as needed - the beauty of RV'ing - live your adventures instead of reading about other's adventures - man I am jealous have a great trip!!!Hey everyone! My husband and I are going to rent an RV from Cruise America (25ft), and we plan to do a 2 week trip from the east coast to the west coast-ish with our kiddos. I have spent HOURS online, reading up on everything I can possibly think of. I believe I have found a safe way to travel to all of the places, without getting stuck on any non-friendly RV roads. However, I would greatly appreciate anyone taking a peek at the roads and giving any advice. Two weeks is not nearly enough time to do these places justice, but the point of this is to mainly check out each area and then decide on coming back at a later date. We will spend a day or 2 in each place, so any advice about each area would be very helpful as well. I'm going to attach a maps link and hope it works. Thanks!!
Orange Park to Orange Park
Absolutely. I have seen many pre-teens taking the hike. One time I was passed up by a flock of teenage girls who were having the time of their lives. i stopped one and asked her who the group was. She told me that they were a group of girls who worked locally and they did the hike every Friday since that was their day off. Also a lot of the hikers don't go all the way to the chains. They stop at Scout's Landing where the chains begin.You're recommending this to a family with pre-teen kids? Seriously???
The Grand Canyon is one of the deepest canyons at 1.8 billion years old. The top layer is 250 million years old, in other words no dinosaur fossils are possible there. The bottom layer of Zion is the same as the top layer of the Grand Canyon. And the bottom layer of Bryce Canyon is the top layer at Zion. All three are part of the Grand Staircase. All three are stunning and gorgeous and all are completely different. All three offer sensational hiking.
You want to see the most awesome hike possible check out Angel's Landing. The last half mile is spent going hand ovef hand along giant chains with the bottom over 1000 feet below you and the bottom is where you are going if you fall. The best part starts around 1:45. This is The Saddle where the trail is less than two feet wide and on one side there is a 1200 foot drop and on the other side of the trail it is a 1400 foot drop.
I forgot to mention the raft trip through the Grand Canyon is really cool and safe for the kids.The Grand Canyon is one of the deepest canyons at 1.8 billion years old. The top layer is 250 million years old, in other words no dinosaur fossils are possible there. The bottom layer of Zion is the same as the top layer of the Grand Canyon. And the bottom layer of Bryce Canyon is the top layer at Zion. All three are part of the Grand Staircase. All three are stunning and gorgeous and all are completely different. All three offer sensational hiking.
You want to see the most awesome hike possible check out Angel's Landing. The last half mile is spent going hand ovef hand along giant chains with the bottom over 1000 feet below you and the bottom is where you are going if you fall. The best part starts around 1:45. This is The Saddle where the trail is less than two feet wide and on one side there is a 1200 foot drop and on the other side of the trail it is a 1400 foot drop.
I did a one day raft trip from Page Utah. Totally mind blowing.I forgot to mention the raft trip through the Grand Canyon is really cool and safe for the kids.
Great pictures. I was amazed the temperature increased at least 10 degrees on the water. Even the north and south rim varies; but they are a 1000 foot difference in elevation. Fun stuff.I did a one day raft trip from Page Utah. Totally mind blowing.