| This
suggested Grand Canyon itinerary can easily be done in seven
nights. |
| Starting
in:
Las Vegas |
| Information
Websites:
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Attractions:
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Campgrounds:
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| Destination:
Las Vegas to Valley of
Fire |
Route: I-15 |
Distance: 69
miles |
Estimated Time:
1
hours, 13 minutes |
Valley of Fire State Park is located 69 miles north of Las
Vegas. Valley of Fire was named for its brilliant red sandstone formations shaped by
eons of wind and rain 150 million years ago.
Visitors can picnic in 5 shaded areas with restrooms or dry camp in two developed
campgrounds with 51 campsites. The visitor center offers geologic
exhibits, a movie, and print materials about the history and
geography of the area. Handicapped-accessible facilities are
available. The vehicle fee is $5.00, with camping being an
additional $7.00.
Nevada
Division of State Parks - Valley of Fire State Park
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| Destination: Valley of Fire
to Zion National Park |
Route: I-15 |
Distance: 117
miles |
Estimated
Time: 2
hours, 10 minutes |
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Zion National Park - combines the gentle beauty of
lush forestland, towering mountain peaks, sandstone canyons and
beautiful waterfalls.
Springdale, Utah is your gateway to Zion National
Park – Surrounded by towering cliffs.
This quaint little town offers restaurants, shopping, and unique
handcrafts by local artist’s.
Park Entrance Fee: $20.00 – 7 days
Tunnel Escort: $10.00 Required for all vehicles and trailers
7'10" wide and/or 11'4" tall.
Zion
National Park (NPS)
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| Destination: Zion National Park
to Bryce Canyon |
Route: US-89 |
Distance: 88
miles |
Estimated
Time: 2
hours, 5 minutes |
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Years of erosion has shaped
colorful limestone into thousands of spires, fins, pinnacles, and
mazes. Collectively called hoodoos. No where else in the world can
one find a concentration of pinnacles with odd shapes like those
found in Bryce Canyon
Ponderosa pines, high elevation meadows and
fir-spruce forests border the rim of the plateau, while panoramic
views of three states spread beyond the park's boundaries. This area
boasts some of the nation's best air quality. This, coupled with the
lack of nearby large light sources, creates unparalleled
opportunities for star gazing.
Bryce Canyon
National Park (NPS)
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Bryce Canyon to Monument
Valley
|
US-89/US-160 |
226
miles |
5
hours, 50 minutes |
Monument Valley to Grand
Canyon
|
US-160 |
190
miles |
4
hours, 50 minutes |
Grand Canyon to Hoover
Dam
|
I-40/US-93 |
254
miles |
4
hours, 55 minutes |
Hoover Dam borders Nevada and Arizona on the Colorado River, near Las Vegas, Nevada. Hoover Dam is 727 feet high, 1,244 feet long, 660 feet thick at the base, and 45 feet thick at the crest. It weighs 5,500,000 tons and contains 3,250,000 cubic yards of concrete. Hoover Dam Visitor center offers in depth tours and
history. Lake Mead National Recreation Area (NRA) offers a wealth of things to do and places to go year-round. Its huge lakes cater to boaters, swimmers, sunbathers, and fishermen while its desert rewards hikers, wildlife photographers, and roadside sightseers. Three of America's four desert ecosystems--the Mojave, the Great Basin, and the Sonoran Deserts--meet in Lake Mead NRA. As a result, this seemingly barren area contains a surprising variety of plants and animals, some of which may be found nowhere else in the world.
Tours are available of Hoover Dam and Paddle Boat Cruises of Lake Mead. RV camping is also available at Lake Mead.
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Hoover Dam / Lake Mead
to Las Vegas
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US-95/US-93 |
34
miles |
35
minutes |
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Rand McNally and Plan Your Road Trip
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| Destination: |
Route: |
Distance: |
Estimated Time: |
Las Vegas
to Yosemite National Park
|
US-95 |
380
miles |
8
hours, 20 minutes |
Las Vegas
to Sequoia National Park
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I-15 |
388
miles |
7
hours, 51 minutes |
Las Vegas
to Death Valley National Park
|
US-95 |
141
miles |
3
hours, 52 minutes |
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