"chris2x" wrote in message
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> On Apr 18, 6:59 am, "Toller" wrote:
>> I am going to Las Vegas in July with my son. We have 1.5 days free at
>> the
>> end and I was planning on going to the Grand Canyon; but I didn't realize
>> how far it was.
>> Zion is much closer. Is Zion sufficiently spectacular that I won't feel
>> bad
>> about skipping the Grand Canyon?
>> I saw the Grand Canyon 40 years ago, and hopefully he will be back some
>> day;
>> but still....
>>
>> Thanks.
>>
>> On a similar subject; we have a half day free at the beginning. I was
>> planning on going out to Red Rocks. Any alternatives that can be done in
>> half a day?
>
> Zion is very beautiful. I don't think it has the same grandeur as the
> Grand Canyon. If you like hiking to angel's nest or hiking in the
> narrows Zion might be a great place for you. Also the North rim of the
> Grand Canyon is much closer. I have done a series of podcasts in 2005
> on Bryce, Zion, Antelope Canyon and Grand Canyon. You might check out
> the episodes list at AmateurTraveler.com
>
North rim is closer?! I got the sense that it was difficult to get to.
How do you get to the North rim from Vegas?
Thanks again.
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