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72 NATIoNAl PARkS ARChES NATIoNAl PARk 'Arches' as the name implies, is a wonderland of more than 2,000 natural red sandstone arches, including the iconic Delicate Arch. They frame this area's amazing beauty and stand as monuments to geologic history a million years in the making. A 29km paved loop road introduces visitors to a brilliantly coloured landscape filled with pinnacles, outcrops, faults and fossils. many trails take hikers through eroded canyons, under soaring arches and around windows of stone. bRyCE CANyoN NATIoNAl PARk Bryce's original inhabitants, the paiutes, believed that the rock figures were people turned to stone by angry gods. rose coloured spires, fins and mazes will haunt your imagination and beckon you to explore them more closely. Hiking and horseback trails wind through the park, both along the rim and down among the towering rock formations called 'hoodoos'. A shuttle system, from late may until mid-September, connects all major amphitheatres along the western rim. private vehicles are also allowed. CANyoNlANDS NATIoNAl PARk This sprawling national park is comprised of countless canyons, mesas and buttes seperated into three districts - island in the Sky, the Needles District and the maze. island in the Sky has many hiking trails and amazing scenice viewpoints, with grand view point offering a 360 degree panoramic view of the deep canyons below. The Needles District offers a very different beauty with remote loop hikes to spectacular red rock gardens. Off-road vehicles and bikes are permitted on the 161km White rim Trail. The remote maze District is Canyonlands' most jumbled stone playground, requiring backcountry use permits year-round. ZIoN NATIoNAl PARk Zion National park is a spectacular sanctuary of towering mountains, sandstone cliffs, narrow slot canyons, soaring arches and waterfalls that create a setting of unparalleled beauty. it's without question a photographer's dream. Trails for hikers of all abilities allow exploration of the main canyon, with its emerald pools and wooded valley, and into the park's upper reaches of sandstone and open desert. A multi-passenger shuttle is the only motorised transportation allowed in the main canyon from April until the end of November. MoNuMENT VAllEy NAVAjo TRIbAl PARk perhaps the most photographed landscape in America, this valley of monoliths and buttes has been a favourite Hollywood backdrop for 80 years. Still a traditional Navajo Tribe homeland, the valley is now accessible by private vehicle and guided tours on entry-limited road. While no backcountry hiking or biking is allowed, horseback tours are available. GRAND CANyoN NATIoNAl PARk Designated as a World Heritage Site, the grand Canyon is a powerful and inspiring landscape. it is one of the most studied geological landscapes in the world and you will be overwhelmed by its immense size; 450kms long, up to 30kms wide and 1.6km deep - encompassing a mammoth 1,218,375 acres. The South rim is open all year and is the most visited area. The visitor Centre is located here and a free shuttle bus connects this with many, but not all, other areas of the South rim. experience the ever-changing canyon by taking a peaceful walk along the rim Trail. The North rim is more remote with less development - because of its higher elevation (2400m) its facilities are only open from mid-may to mid-October. The West rim does not fall within the National park, but a number of tours visit here as it is the closest scencic grand Canyon rim to Las vegas. yEllowSToNE established in 1872, Yellowstone National park is America's first national park. Located in Wyoming, montana and idaho, it is home to a large variety of wildlife including grizzly bears, wolves, bison, and elk. preserved within Yellowstone National park are Old Faithful and a collection of the world's most extraordinary geysers and hot springs, plus the grand Canyon of the Yellowstone. Yellowstone is open every day of the year. most entrances (except the North and North east entrances) close in November while roads are being prepared for the winter season and again in late march and early April to clear the roads for the summer season. interior park roads are only open to over-snow vehicles during the winter season. NATIoNAl PARkS PASS The National parks pass is a great option if you're planning to visit a few different parks throughout your trip. You can purchase the pass online or when you first enter a park. it allows you and up to three friends access to all national parks for one year. EXPloRE ThE PARkS However you decide to travel you can explore the national parks with ease. Hop-on and hop-off at your leisure with the Bundu Bus: See page 70 Hire a campervan with Cruise America: See page 20 Take a short tour or day trip from Las vegas: See page 68 Jump in a car and self-drive: See page 54 get all the inside knowledge of the national parks on an adventure tour: See pages 22-52
LAS VEGAS LAS VEGAS CALIFORNIA STAystylish ZION N.P. BRYCE UTAH GRAND CANYON N.P. ARIZONA SCOTTSDALE/PHOENIX holIDAy INN, GRAND CANyoN get ready for the grand Canyon at this homely Holiday inn. Check in with your friends on the internet, prepare for a day of sightseeing in the beautiful pool or indulge yourself in the whirlpool. refuel at the end of the day at any of the nearby restaurants or burger bars. STA647 FR $130 SINGlE FR $65 TwIN/DoublE PRICES ARE PER PERSoN PER NIGhT INCluDING bREAkFAST MONUMENT VALLEY MOAB COLORADO NEW MEXICO STAysimple STAysmart STAysmart AloFT, PhoENIX AIRPoRT State of the art loft-inspired design meets southwest spirit at Aloft phoenix Airport. grab a snack from re:Fuel, the 24/7 pantry, meet and mingle with friends at the WXYZ Bar and play in our re:mix lounge. plus stay connected with complimentary hotel wide Wi-Fi. STA644 FR $118 SINGlE FR $59 DoublE PRICES ARE PER PERSoN PER NIGhT STAystylish MASwIk loDGE, GRAND CANyoN A great combination of modern facilities spread throughout the scenic ponderosa pine forest and a short trip away from the grand Canyon make this an excellent choice for your stay. rooms are motel style and American sized. in the summer months go rustic in the woodland cabins. STA648 FR $213 SINGlE FR $106 DoublE PRICES ARE PER PERSoN PER NIGhT hoSPITAlITy SuITES, SCoTTSDAlE meet up with fellow guests over complimentary cocktails in happy hour every afternoon or if you're tired after hiking, soothe those muscles in one of the three outdoor pools or hot tub. Feeling more virtuous? play a game of tennis or catch up with the family on the Wi-Fi. STA645 FR $96 SINGlE FR $48 DoublE + boNuS 4Th NIGhT FREE 01 MAY 11 - 31 AUg 11 PRICES ARE PER PERSoN PER NIGhT INCluDING bREAkFAST DATES FoR youR DIARy jANuARy 20 - 30, 2011 SuNDANCE FIlM FESTIVAl MARCh 12 - 14, 2011 ZIoN FluTE AND DRuM FESTIVAl MID MARCh, 2011 RoDEo oF RoDEoS, PhoENIX APRIl, 2011 ARIZoNA bARbECuE FESTIVAl, SCoTTSDAlE MAy 28 - 29, 2011 ANNuAl MoAb ARTS FESTIVAl SEPTEMbER 1 - 12, 2011 MoAb MuSIC FESTIVAl SEPTEMbER 20 - 23, 2011 42kM ADVENTuRE RACE, GRAND CANyoN MARAThoN STAysmart bEST wESTERN SquIRE INN, TuSAyAN The warm, relaxed ambience of this hotel is the perfect end to a day in the magnificent American Southwest. rooms are inviting, but with so many activities to choose from you might not spend too much time there! get sporty in the gym or pool or go bowling in the fun centre. STA649 FR $162 SINGlE FR $81 DoublE PRICES ARE PER PERSoN PER NIGhT INCluDING bREAkFAST FIRESky RESoRT, SCoTTSDAlE This elegant hotel is an oasis of personalised service and stunning surrounds. Sun yourself in one of the two luxurious pools or relax in the hot tub before heading to the spa for a rejuvenating treatment. Feast on delicious italian food in the hotel's renowned fine dining restaurant. STA646 FR $352 SINGlE FR $176 TwIN/DoublE PRICES ARE PER PERSoN PER NIGhT 73 WEST COAST
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