Vacation Plans

[dick kennedy]

GMC won't be running again this year so we're going to go on vacation
without it. We intend to leave Indiana probably this Thursday, Then I have
business in Tempe, Az on the 17th leaving about two and a half weeks for
sight seeing.

The Durango rally is that following weekend but I'll need to be on the road
home at that time. We intend to drive hard to southern Colorado then play
tourist from there. We'll probably start with Pikes Peak, Probably go to
the four corners just to say we've done it. Hit the north rim, then a
couple of days in Vegas, then hit the south rim on my way to Phoenix.

That's the grand plan. There's so much in the region that we can't possibly
do it all so we're open for suggestions. What are the must see spots in
this region? I'm traveling with my eight year old so most of the focus is
on creating child hood memories. I did similar trips when I was a kid and
they were an important part of my childhood.

Anyway, let's hear from the experts on how to best spend our time. We've
got all the travel books but there is so much in them it's overwhelming.

Dick Kennedy

'75 PB

 

[tom & cindy]

My suggestions on the general route you mention:

1. Mesa Verde (famous India cliffhouse area) west of Durango, Colorado in the Four
Corners Area.
2. Royal Gorge (famous large suspension bridge) just off of Highway 50 west of
Pueblo -- near Canyon City, Colorado.
3. Santa Fe, New Mexico. Especially the old downtown area. Governor's Square
where the natives do open market trading of their wares. There's also the famous
church with the spiral staircase (an engineering fete, because there are no vertical
supports).
4. Hoover Dam, east of Las Vegas heading toward Arizona.
5. Sedona and Oak Creek Canyon, not far south of Flagstaff, Arizona. Fantastic
scenery, and not far off the beaten path of I-17. The Sedona area is also widely
recognized as a focal point or "hot spot" of telekinetic energy.

There are many others, but these are most memorable to me (and, in my view, would
perhaps be memorable to an 8-year old), and may fit in with your planned route.

Tom
75 PB
Colorado (but soon to be Arizona)

> Date: Tue, 27 Jun 2000 07:27:15 -0500
> From: Dick Kennedy
> Subject: GMC: Vacation Plans
>
> GMC won't be running again this year so we're going to go on vacation
> without it. We intend to leave Indiana probably this Thursday, Then I have
> business in Tempe, Az on the 17th leaving about two and a half weeks for
> sight seeing.
>
> The Durango rally is that following weekend but I'll need to be on the road
> home at that time. We intend to drive hard to southern Colorado then play
> tourist from there. We'll probably start with Pikes Peak, Probably go to
> the four corners just to say we've done it. Hit the north rim, then a
> couple of days in Vegas, then hit the south rim on my way to Phoenix.
>
> That's the grand plan. There's so much in the region that we can't possibly
> do it all so we're open for suggestions. What are the must see spots in
> this region? I'm traveling with my eight year old so most of the focus is
> on creating child hood memories. I did similar trips when I was a kid and
> they were an important part of my childhood.
>
> Anyway, let's hear from the experts on how to best spend our time. We've
> got all the travel books but there is so much in them it's overwhelming.
>

 

[roger black]

Dick,
One of the best events we had while on the way back from CA, was taking one
of the helicopter rides over the Grand Canyon. We had booked the long
flight but it was canceled due to fires in the area of it's flight pattern.
Even taking the short ride, it was absolutely awesome for a big ditch. {:>)
It's well worth the money for the ride, and the view. Yosemite was nice also
though we didn't spend enough time there.

Roger

 

[travism]

> Hit the north rim, then a
> couple of days in Vegas, then hit the south rim on my way to Phoenix.

For my money, pass on through "Lost Wages" and spend your time seeing the
Hoover Dam---it's only about 30 or 40 miles away.

One of the most incredible engineering/project management feats in human
history. Call ahead for reservations so that you can take the "hard hat"
tour---this is where they take you deep inside the dam and show much greater
detail than the "two bit" tour.

Just not to be missed. A kid will remember this all his life. I can't wait
to take mine.

Travis