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Staircase to the Past: Utah’s Grand Circle of Parks and Monuments and the Grand Canyon’s North Rim

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Elevation Note
The highest elevation at about 9,000 feet. We will walk various trails and go to view points.

 Equipment Requirements
We suggest you bring a day pack that you can put on your back or around your waist to carry your water bottle and other items. Walking shoes with good tread for the daily walking field study. We will provide an instructor and group leader for all outings.

Itinerary for Jun 4 — Jun 14, 2012

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Type: Inn

 Description: The College Inn is located in the heart of the historic district in St. George, six blocks from Dixie State College campus. The historic district offers restored pioneer homes and buildings. This facility is used specifically for Road Scholar and other educational groups it is not used as housing for college students. St. George has beautiful red rock cliff and lava rock mesa as back drop with larger mountains and rock formations that can be seen in the distance and all can be viewed from the Inn. A lounge area with couches, DirecTV, a refrigerator, soda pop machine and microwave are available for your use. We also have a beautiful heated pool and hot tub for your enjoyment. The rooms do not have phones or televisions, but a public phone is available at the front desk. If you want to arrive early or stay over following the program you can arrange to stay with us for $35 per room per night. Be sure to complete this information on the information form that you send to Dixie College. Also, please be aware that we have accommodations on both the first floor and second floor levels. There is no elevator to the second floor. We will make every effort to accommodate you on the first floor, but if you cannot handle second floor accommodations we need to know prior to your arrival. Please indicate that in the appropriate area on the information form also.

Contact info:
123 East 100 South
St. George, UT 84770 USA
phone: 435-634-2050
web: www.dixie.edu/roadscholar/Location.html

Room amenities: Each room has two full size beds, private bath, free WiFi wireless Internet, hairdryer, and individual heating and air-conditioning unit.

Facility amenities: A lounge area with couches, DirecTV in lounge, free WiFi wireless Internet, a refrigerator, soda pop machine and microwave are available for your use. We also have a beautiful heated pool and hot tub for your enjoyment.

Smoking policy: No
Smoking policies vary by facility. During all group events and activities, smoking is prohibited.

Additional nights before: $35
Be sure to indicate your date of arrival and departure on the information form that you receive in your pre-arrival packet. Complete the forms and send it to Dixie College. We will reserve your room(s) and send you a confirmation letter.

Check in time: 3:00 PM

Day One: Monday, June 04 - Welcome and introductions in the College Inn Meeting room 
Arrive To: 3:00 pm MST Arrive at the College Inn for check in. The College Inn is located at 123 East 100 South in St. George, Utah. It is about 6 blocks from the Dixie State College Campus.

Afternoon: 4:00-5:00 Welcome and introductions in the College Inn Meeting Room

Dinner: 5:30 Dinner

Evening: Following dinner have an orientation about daily activities and the itinerary. Time to get settled into rooms or visit and get to know other participants.

Lodging: College Inn

Meals Included: Dinner
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Type: Inn

 Description: The College Inn is located in the heart of the historic district in St. George, six blocks from Dixie State College campus. The historic district offers restored pioneer homes and buildings. This facility is used specifically for Road Scholar and other educational groups it is not used as housing for college students. St. George has beautiful red rock cliff and lava rock mesa as back drop with larger mountains and rock formations that can be seen in the distance and all can be viewed from the Inn. A lounge area with couches, DirecTV, a refrigerator, soda pop machine and microwave are available for your use. We also have a beautiful heated pool and hot tub for your enjoyment. The rooms do not have phones or televisions, but a public phone is available at the front desk. If you want to arrive early or stay over following the program you can arrange to stay with us for $35 per room per night. Be sure to complete this information on the information form that you send to Dixie College. Also, please be aware that we have accommodations on both the first floor and second floor levels. There is no elevator to the second floor. We will make every effort to accommodate you on the first floor, but if you cannot handle second floor accommodations we need to know prior to your arrival. Please indicate that in the appropriate area on the information form also.

Contact info:
123 East 100 South
St. George, UT 84770 USA
phone: 435-634-2050
web: www.dixie.edu/roadscholar/Location.html

Room amenities: Each room has two full size beds, private bath, free WiFi wireless Internet, hairdryer, and individual heating and air-conditioning unit.

Facility amenities: A lounge area with couches, DirecTV in lounge, free WiFi wireless Internet, a refrigerator, soda pop machine and microwave are available for your use. We also have a beautiful heated pool and hot tub for your enjoyment.

Smoking policy: No
Smoking policies vary by facility. During all group events and activities, smoking is prohibited.

Additional nights before: $35
Be sure to indicate your date of arrival and departure on the information form that you receive in your pre-arrival packet. Complete the forms and send it to Dixie College. We will reserve your room(s) and send you a confirmation letter.

Check in time: 3:00 PM

Day Two: Tuesday, June 05 - Snow Canyon State Park 
Breakfast: 7:00 - 8:00 Breakfast

Morning: Geology class and field trip to Snow Canyon State Park for a welcome walk and introduction to area geology. Walk with instructor on the nature trails among the red sandstone formations. At Snow Canyon State Park you can explore the natural beauty with scenery of red rock cliffs, rolling mounds of petrified sand dunes and lava (basalt) rock formations. Enjoy the scenery while you are learning.

Lunch:

Afternoon: Welcome to St. George with Dr. Alder He'll share area history and take you to restored pioneer buildings and homes.

Dinner: 5:30-6:30 Dinner

Evening: 7:00 Gather together for a geology of Zion class and learn about the Zion Tunnel. Slides and historic details are presented in this special class about the Zion Tunnel. The building of this tunnel is a marvel and fascinating to learn about. When you travel through it on our field excursion you will have a greater appreciation for what it took to create this passageway.

Lodging: College Inn

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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Type: Inn

 Description: Ruby's Inn is the closest accommodation to the entrance to Bryce Canyon National Park, Utah and is the perfect base for exploring the scenic wonders found here. Ruby's has a wonderful history of serving travelers and area visitors for almost 100 years! Each year they have added and improved to give guests the best in amenities, recreational options and more.

Contact info:
1000 South Highway 63
Bryce, UT 84764 USA
phone: 866-866-6616
web: www.rubysinn.com

Room amenities: Color Satellite TV • Air Conditioning • Direct Dial Phone • In-room coffee/tea maker • Hair dryer, iron and ironing board

Facility amenities: Spacious Guest Rooms • 2 Bedroom Suites • Non-Smoking Rooms • Indoor Swimming Pools and Spas • Color Satellite TV • Air Conditioning • Direct Dial Phone • In-room coffee/tea maker • Hair dryer, iron and ironing board • Laundromat • Post Office • Large General Store • ATM Machines • One Hour Photo • Foreign Currency Exchange • High-Speed wireless internet • Four Internet Kiosks • Tesoro Gas Station

Smoking policy: Yes
Smoking policies vary by facility. During all group events and activities, smoking is prohibited.

Elevator: Yes

Day Three: Wednesday, June 06 - Zion National Park 
Breakfast: 7:00 - 8:00

Morning: Check-out 8:15 Depart Travel to Zion National Park. Geology instructor and group leader go with you as you walk among the rock canyons and formations. Incredible scenery of red rock cliffs, raparian areas and more. Enjoy the beauty while you are learning.

Lunch:

Afternoon: Continue walking and exploring Zion Canyon with our geology instructor. Travel to the east side of Zion through the tunnels, view Checkerboard Mesa and continue to Bryce. (Travel time from Zion to Bryce is about 1 hour 15 minutes.) Arrive Bryce, get checked into hotel and relax a little before dinner.

Dinner: Enjoy dinner.

Evening: Geology class about Bryce in the hotel meeting room and then have a relaxing evening! Lots of things to do! You can sit in the hot tub, swim in the pool, browse the shops and more!

Lodging: Ruby's Inn

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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Type: Hotel

 Description: Lodging is near the Waterpocket Fold, a 100-mile long wrinkle in the earth's crust known as a monocline, extends from nearby Thousand Lakes Mountain to the Colorado River (now Lake Powell) and just minutes from Capitol Reef National Park. The Park was established to protect this grand and colorful geologic feature, as well as the unique historical and cultural history found in the area. This is the perfect location for easy access to the hiking trails. Where you will explore the multi-colored cliffs common to Capitol Reef National Park and this region. They inspired the Indians who once lived here to name it the Land of the Sleeping Rainbow. Located in Wayne County Utah, USA, it is comprised of 97% public lands with a wide range of scenic attractions: Capitol Reef National Park, Canyonlands National Park, two national forests and nearby Grand Staircase Escalante National Monument, Utah's only All American Road (Highway 12) three scenic byways, three scenic backways and numerous historic sites. All of this beckons your exploration and offers unique experience with each visit!

Contact info:
600 East Highway 24
Torrey, UT 84775 USA
phone: 435-425-3688
web: www.redsandshotel.com

Room amenities: Spacious rooms, free Wi-Fi internet, satellite TV, microwave, refrigerator, and hair dryers.

Facility amenities: Just minutes away from Capitol Reef National Park. Indoor swimming pool and hot tub plus guest laundry services. Free WiFi internet access, free coffee 24 hours per day, and a delicious breakfast served daily in our breakfast room.

Smoking policy: No
Smoking policies vary by facility. During all group events and activities, smoking is prohibited.

Elevator: Yes

Day Four: Thursday, June 07 - Awesome outings and hikes in Bryce!/Grand Staircase/Anasazi State... 
Awesome outings and hikes in Bryce!/Grand Staircase/Anasazi State Park.

Breakfast: 7:00 - 8:00

Morning: Get out and explore the unique formations Bryce is famous for! Hoo doos, hoo doos and more hoo doos, every where you look there are pinnacles, peaks and spires of unique and whimsical shapes and forms. Walk the trails and enjoy trailside talks with instructor as we go.

Lunch:

Afternoon: Continue hiking among the hoodoos and formations along the Queens Garden and Navajo Loop Trail. Travel scenic hiqhway 12 through a portion of the Grand Staircase to Anasazi State Park (Arrive about 3:30) View native American Ruins. Learn about the area human history.

Dinner: Enjoy a delicious dinner at a restaurant in Torrey, Utah.

Evening: Travel hwy 12 to Capitol Reef area and check into the hotel. Hwy 12 offers incredible scenery and it has been said that this route contains the most interesting and greatest concentration of diverse geology in the world. Arrive at the Capitol Reef Area and get settled into you hotel room.

Lodging: Red Sands Hotel

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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Type: Hotel

 Description: Lodging is near the Waterpocket Fold, a 100-mile long wrinkle in the earth's crust known as a monocline, extends from nearby Thousand Lakes Mountain to the Colorado River (now Lake Powell) and just minutes from Capitol Reef National Park. The Park was established to protect this grand and colorful geologic feature, as well as the unique historical and cultural history found in the area. This is the perfect location for easy access to the hiking trails. Where you will explore the multi-colored cliffs common to Capitol Reef National Park and this region. They inspired the Indians who once lived here to name it the Land of the Sleeping Rainbow. Located in Wayne County Utah, USA, it is comprised of 97% public lands with a wide range of scenic attractions: Capitol Reef National Park, Canyonlands National Park, two national forests and nearby Grand Staircase Escalante National Monument, Utah's only All American Road (Highway 12) three scenic byways, three scenic backways and numerous historic sites. All of this beckons your exploration and offers unique experience with each visit!

Contact info:
600 East Highway 24
Torrey, UT 84775 USA
phone: 435-425-3688
web: www.redsandshotel.com

Room amenities: Spacious rooms, free Wi-Fi internet, satellite TV, microwave, refrigerator, and hair dryers.

Facility amenities: Just minutes away from Capitol Reef National Park. Indoor swimming pool and hot tub plus guest laundry services. Free WiFi internet access, free coffee 24 hours per day, and a delicious breakfast served daily in our breakfast room.

Smoking policy: No
Smoking policies vary by facility. During all group events and activities, smoking is prohibited.

Elevator: Yes

Day Five: Friday, June 08 - Capitol Reef National Park 
Breakfast: 7:00 - 8:00

Morning: 8:00-9:00 Geology of Capitol Reef in the hotel meeting room. 9:15 Depart Travel to Capitol Reef National Park Geology field trip and walks. A bold river flowing through a towering canyon, huge white domes topped by a brilliant blue sky, green beauty in a vast desert, seemingly mysterious formations carved by whimsical forces - all this is Capitol Reef! Enjoy discovering with the geologist the unique beauty of this park.

Lunch:

Afternoon: Continue exploring the Park More hikes/walks to see the natural beauty, petroglyphs, cultural and human history of the area.

Dinner: Dinner at Rim Rock

Evening: Free time

Lodging: Red Sands Hotel

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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Type: Hotel

 Description: Moab is a hub for outdoor recreation and offers easy access to Arches and Canyonlands National Parks. The scenic beauty surrounds Moab and the motel. This hotel offers exquisite lodge style ambiance and comfort and it just 1/2 block off Main Street. Main street offers unique shops and restaurants.

Contact info:
71 West 200 North
Moab, UT 84532 USA
phone: 866-486-6738
web: www.rivercanyonlodge.com/

Room amenities: All rooms are comfortable and tastefully furnished in southwestern décor that embodies the surrounding red stone landscape. • Refrigerator & microwave • 25" Television • Extended cable (ESPN, HBO, Disney) • Window seat

Facility amenities: Exquisite lodge style ambiance and comfort just 1/2 block off Main Street. * Large outdoors pool * 12-person hot tub * Key card locking system * Rollaway beds available * Secure mountain bikes parking * 24 hour front desk * Free local calls * Friendly and helpful staff

Smoking policy: No
Smoking policies vary by facility. During all group events and activities, smoking is prohibited.

Day Six: Saturday, June 09 - Capitol Reef/John Wesley Powell Museum in Green River/Dead Horse... 
Capitol Reef/John Wesley Powell Museum in Green River/Dead Horse Point State Park/Canyonlands National Park

Breakfast: 7:00 - 8:00

Morning: Depart and travel through Capitol Reef. Arrive at the John Wesley Powell Museum in Green River. This is a wonderful museum that captures the spirit of this great and determined explorer. This is a fitting introduction as we approach the Colorado River area that he first mapped and explored in such an exciting and adventurous fashion. Imagine venturing into the unknown and traveling down the mighty Colorado River on boats unsure of what is around the next bend or if you are headed for great rapids or large waterfalls that would leave you plunging to your death. The names of places and the initial geologic mapping of the areas we travel were created by John Wesley Powell, his traveling companions and their explorations.

Lunch:

Afternoon: Travel to Dead Horse Point State Park and Canyonlands Nat'l Park a variety of unusual rock formations along with seeing deeply eroded canyons interspersed with sheer-sided mesas. You can see nearly 100 miles in any direction and the Colorado River below. Travel and check into the hotel in Moab.

Dinner: Dinner on your own.

Evening: Free time to relax or explore downtown Moab

Lodging: River Canyon Lodge

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch
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Type: Hotel

 Description: Moab is a hub for outdoor recreation and offers easy access to Arches and Canyonlands National Parks. The scenic beauty surrounds Moab and the motel. This hotel offers exquisite lodge style ambiance and comfort and it just 1/2 block off Main Street. Main street offers unique shops and restaurants.

Contact info:
71 West 200 North
Moab, UT 84532 USA
phone: 866-486-6738
web: www.rivercanyonlodge.com/

Room amenities: All rooms are comfortable and tastefully furnished in southwestern décor that embodies the surrounding red stone landscape. • Refrigerator & microwave • 25" Television • Extended cable (ESPN, HBO, Disney) • Window seat

Facility amenities: Exquisite lodge style ambiance and comfort just 1/2 block off Main Street. * Large outdoors pool * 12-person hot tub * Key card locking system * Rollaway beds available * Secure mountain bikes parking * 24 hour front desk * Free local calls * Friendly and helpful staff

Smoking policy: No
Smoking policies vary by facility. During all group events and activities, smoking is prohibited.

Day Seven: Sunday, June 10 - Geology excursion to Arches National Park 
Breakfast: 7:00 - 8:00

Morning: 8:00 Depart Travel to Arches National Park which contains more than 2,000 natural stone arches along with red rock canyons, spires, fins and balanced rocks!Hike the trails!

Lunch:

Afternoon: Continue geology field trip and hikes offers exploration into this magnificent landscape!

Dinner: Dinner on your own.

Evening: Free time to relax or explore downtown Moab

Lodging: River Canyon Lodge

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch
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 Description: The Best Western at Lake Powell is your ideal lodging choice in the Page-Lake Powell area. The hotel is located just minutes from beautiful Lake Powell and the Glen Canyon Dam in Page, Arizona. The Best Western at Lake Powell offers the convenience of a central location in the heart of Page surrounded by shops, galleries, museums, and restaurants.

Contact info:
208 North Lake Powell Blvd.
Page, AZ 86040 USA
phone: 928-645-5988
web: www.innatlakepowell.com

Room amenities: Furnished in Southwestern decor, each room features wireless internet, in-room coffeemaker, iron with ironing board, 27" cable TV with premium channels (HBO, CNN, ESPN, Disney), Hairdryer, and AM/FM radio alarm clock.

Facility amenities: Outdoor pool & spa, free high speed internet, fitness center, fax and copy services, safety deposit boxes, and 24-hour front desk service.

Smoking policy: Yes
Smoking policies vary by facility. During all group events and activities, smoking is prohibited.

Elevator: Yes

Day Eight: Monday, June 11 - Edge of the Cedars Museum/Monument Valley 
Breakfast: 7:00 - 8:00

Morning: Check out of hotel Travel to Blanding and Edge of the Cedars Museum. This is ranked one of the best museums in the Southwest. Enjoy a docent led presentation and some time to browse and learn on your own about the Native American history with artifacts, pottery and ruins.

Lunch:

Afternoon: Enjoy the beauty of Monument Valley! Continue and travel to Lake Powell. Check in at Best Western Lake Powell in Page, AZ.

Dinner: Enjoy a traditional dinner with the Navajo.

Evening: Navajo Village special presentation! This is a fascinating glimpse into the Navajo culture and traditions. Presented by Navajo Tribe members.

Lodging: Best Western At Lake Powell

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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Type: Hotel

 Description: The Best Western at Lake Powell is your ideal lodging choice in the Page-Lake Powell area. The hotel is located just minutes from beautiful Lake Powell and the Glen Canyon Dam in Page, Arizona. The Best Western at Lake Powell offers the convenience of a central location in the heart of Page surrounded by shops, galleries, museums, and restaurants.

Contact info:
208 North Lake Powell Blvd.
Page, AZ 86040 USA
phone: 928-645-5988
web: www.innatlakepowell.com

Room amenities: Furnished in Southwestern decor, each room features wireless internet, in-room coffeemaker, iron with ironing board, 27" cable TV with premium channels (HBO, CNN, ESPN, Disney), Hairdryer, and AM/FM radio alarm clock.

Facility amenities: Outdoor pool & spa, free high speed internet, fitness center, fax and copy services, safety deposit boxes, and 24-hour front desk service.

Smoking policy: Yes
Smoking policies vary by facility. During all group events and activities, smoking is prohibited.

Elevator: Yes

Day Nine: Tuesday, June 12 - Cruise Lake Powell to Rainbow Bridge National Monument 
Breakfast: 6:00 - 7:00

Morning: 7:00 Board bus and transfer to Wahweap Marina. Anchors away, as we cruise to Rainbow Bridge National Monument, one of the Natural Wonders of the World! Cruise aboard a large boat with professional captain, an enclosed lower level with seating and large windows, bathrooms and an upper open air level with seating and areas to stand and enjoy the scenery.

Lunch: Return to Page for lunch.

Afternoon: Afternoon free for shopping or relaxing.

Dinner: Dinner

Evening: Free time

Lodging: Best Western At Lake Powell

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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Type: Inn

 Description: The College Inn is located in the heart of the historic district in St. George, six blocks from Dixie State College campus. The historic district offers restored pioneer homes and buildings. This facility is used specifically for Road Scholar and other educational groups it is not used as housing for college students. St. George has beautiful red rock cliff and lava rock mesa as back drop with larger mountains and rock formations that can be seen in the distance and all can be viewed from the Inn. A lounge area with couches, DirecTV, a refrigerator, soda pop machine and microwave are available for your use. We also have a beautiful heated pool and hot tub for your enjoyment. The rooms do not have phones or televisions, but a public phone is available at the front desk. If you want to arrive early or stay over following the program you can arrange to stay with us for $35 per room per night. Be sure to complete this information on the information form that you send to Dixie College. Also, please be aware that we have accommodations on both the first floor and second floor levels. There is no elevator to the second floor. We will make every effort to accommodate you on the first floor, but if you cannot handle second floor accommodations we need to know prior to your arrival. Please indicate that in the appropriate area on the information form also.

Contact info:
123 East 100 South
St. George, UT 84770 USA
phone: 435-634-2050
web: www.dixie.edu/roadscholar/Location.html

Room amenities: Each room has two full size beds, private bath, free WiFi wireless Internet, hairdryer, and individual heating and air-conditioning unit.

Facility amenities: A lounge area with couches, DirecTV in lounge, free WiFi wireless Internet, a refrigerator, soda pop machine and microwave are available for your use. We also have a beautiful heated pool and hot tub for your enjoyment.

Smoking policy: No
Smoking policies vary by facility. During all group events and activities, smoking is prohibited.

Additional nights before: $35
Be sure to indicate your date of arrival and departure on the information form that you receive in your pre-arrival packet. Complete the forms and send it to Dixie College. We will reserve your room(s) and send you a confirmation letter.

Check in time: 3:00 PM

Day Ten: Wednesday, June 13 - Grand Canyon National Park, North Rim 
Breakfast: 8:30 - 9:30

Morning: Travel to Grand Canyon National Park, North Rim

Lunch: Lunch at the North Rim Lodge Restaurant

Afternoon: Grand Canyon National Park, North Rim Enjoy sights from various view points. Travel to St. George, Utah.

Dinner: Closing Dinner

Evening: Enjoy a closing dinner and recap the scenic beauty you were able to see and experience this week!

Lodging: College Inn

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day Eleven: Thursday, June 14 -  
Breakfast: 7:00 - 8:00

Morning: Depart following breakfast

Meals Included: Breakfast


Free Time Opportunities


St. George, Utah
General Information**Please note: The amount of free time varies with each program. The free time options noted here may require spending additional time on your own to experience them. Check your program schedule to determine what is possible in the time available. ~~Art Galleries, ~~Golf, Our golf courses have been described as "golfer's paradise," Ten public courses, one semi-private and one private golf club provides an incredible variety of course. ~~Hiking, for more information go to www.stgeorgechamber.com/Outdoor%20Activities/Hiking.htm ~~Historic Sites, there are 27 nearby Historic Sites, restored pioneer buildings and homes for more information go to www.stgeorgechamber.com/historic_downtown.htm ~~Museums ~~Music Performances for more information go to www.stgeorgechamber.com/Culture%20&%20Arts.htm ~~Shopping for more information go to www.shoppingstgeorge.com/historical_downtown.htm ~~Spa for more information go to **Red Mountain Spa! 435-673-4905 www.redmountainspa.com or **Green Valley Spa 435-628-8060 www.greenvalleyspa.com ~~Tennis many nearby tennis courts. Dixie College Road Scholar offers tennis programs at Green Valley Spa Private courts used for the Vic Braden Tennis Academy instruction. May arrange lessons. 800-237-1068 www.vicbraden.com/locagv.html ~~Theater for more information go to www.stgeorgechamber.com/Culture%20&%20Arts.htm or www.sgmt.org or www.tuacahn.org or www.bard.org
For additional information, visit: www.utahsdixie.com
Grand Canyon North Rim
General Overview of Grand Canyon North Rim**Please note: The Grand Canyon North Rim is open MAY 15 - OCT 15 each year it is closed during the winter months. There is very little free time during this program. The free time options noted here are helpful if you plan to spend additional time on your own. ~Grand Canyon Mule Trips Register in the lobby of the Grand Canyon Lodge at the Grand Canyon Trail Rides desk; open 7am-5pm daily. For reservations call Grand Canyon Trail Rides, (435) 679-8665, or www.canyonrides.com/pkgrandcanyon.html. North Rim mule trips are offered from mid May to mid October only. ~Ranger Lectures National Park Service rangers offer a wide variety of interpretive programs seasonally on the North Rim. All ranger programs are free and open to the public. The location and subject varies, check at the North Rim Visitor Center upon arrival or www.nps.gov/grca/grandcanyon/north-rim ~Hikes or walks check at the North Rim Visitor Center upon arrival or www.nps.gov/grca/grandcanyon/north-rim
For additional information, visit: www.nps.gov/grca/grandcanyon/north-rim
Zion National Park
General Information about Zion National ParkThe below web site offers a good resource for information. www.nps.gov/zion This is the National Parks website and is a good source for information. ~~~Bicycle Zion --- The free Zion National Park shuttle buses are equipped with bike racks for those wishing to ride only part of the way. Bicycles are permitted only on established roads and the Pa’rus Trail. Bikes can be rented at Springdale Cycles 932 Zion Park Blvd., Springdale, UT 84767, (435) 772-0575, Fax (435) 772-0576, E-mail: info@springdalecycles.com www.springdalecycles.com ~~~Galleries Many interesting and unique galleries are in Springdale. This website will provide more information. www.zionpark.com/Galleries.htm ~~~Horseback Riding for more information visit their website www.olwm.com/canyonrides ~~~Shuttle Buses in Zion National Park for more information www.nps.gov/zion/ShuttleSystem.htm ~~~Trails in Zion National Park for more information visit www.nps.gov/zion/MakingTheMostOfYourTime.htm ~~~Zion Canyon IMAX for more information visit the website www.zioncanyontheatre.com
For additional information, visit: www.zionpark.com/index.htm
Bryce Canyon National Park
General Overview of Bryce Canyon National Park free time options**PLEASE NOTE: There is very little free time during this program. The free time options noted here are helpful if you plan to spend additional time before or after the program. Helpful website = www.brycecanyoncountry.com more sites noted below. ~ATV Riding - Call 1-800-444-6689 o (435) 676-1160 o Fax: (435) 676-8239. Or contact the National Forest service for trails at (435) 676-9300. Also call Ruby's Inn 1-866-866-6616 for info and reservations. ~Hikes / Walks When you arrive, the Bryce Park guide has a complete list, description and map of the trails. You can utilize the Bryce Shuttle Red Line May 15-Sept 30 to get to and from the trails. The Bryce Canyon National Park Website is www.nps.gov/brca and has trail details. ~Horseback Riding contact Ruby's Inn 1-866-866-6616 for info and reservations or call Canyon Trail Rides, Tropic, UT 84776, 435/679-8665 or 435/834-5500 or visit their web site at www.canyonrides.com ~Mountain Biking In Bryce Canyon Country Call for details 1-800-444-6689 o (435) 676-1160 o Fax: (435) 676-8239 or www.brycecanyoncountry.com ~Visitor Center and Ranger Programs The times, locations and subjects for lectures are posted at the Bryce Canyon Visitor Center. www.nps.gov/brca ~Rodeo For Country Rodeo tickets call: Toll Free - (866) 782-0002 or (435) 834-5341Rodeo Dates End of May to Mid September, 6 nights a week, Monday through Saturday, 7:00 pm (MST) $7 Adults $4 Kids (Includes Tax) (subject to change) www.rubysinn.com ~Scenic flights Flying from Ruby's Inn Heliport since 1977 All flights narrated and offer breathtaking photography. Helicopter/Airplane Scenic/Charter flights available, F.A.A. certified air carrier. All Flights have 2 fare Minimum (435) 834-5341 flight desk or www.rubysinn.com ~Shopping-Old Bryce Town Shops with wooden sidewalks shop for rocks, fossils, petrified wood and more. ~Shuttle runs from May 15 - September 30, from 8:00 am to 8:00 pm daily. The national park website has details www.nps.gov/brca.
For additional information, visit: www.nps.gov/brca
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