On Sat, 21 Apr 2007 10:35:40 -0400, Russell Patterson
wrote:
>On 19 Apr 2007 07:44:19 -0700, JamesStep@gmail.com wrote:
>
>>> 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
>>
>>The South Rim is roughly a six hour drive from Vegas, so if you get an
>>early start on day 1 you'll have the afternoon and evening at the
>>Canyon, and then will have to leave early on day 2.
>>
>>You wouldn't have time to hike to the bottom and back, but you'd have
>>time to enjoy spectacular views at the overlooks, walk on the rim
>>trail if you wish, and maybe hike part way into the Canyon just to get
>>a taste of the experience.
>>
>>> we have a half day free at the beginning.
>>> Any alternatives [to Red Rocks]
>>
>>The most obvious alternative to Red Rocks is Valley of Fire, which I
>>think is more impressive. It's roughly a one-hour drive from Vegas, if
>>I remember correctly. You also might want to consider Hoover Dam,
>>which is close to Vegas and is well worth a visit.
>>
>>James
>Definitely choose Valley of Fire over Red Rock Canyon, if you have
>time for only one.
Take along bottled water. The visitor center does not sell it,
although they do have cold water in a fountain. I don't know if they
would let you fill a bottle up using the fountain. |