"Arizona: My drive to America Southwest" Arizona by awayhome

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A Drive Across Northern Arizona

My trip through Northern Arizona was an impressive one. I experienced many "firsts" on our drive down old Route 66. It took me through landscape unlike anything I have ever seen. The red earth, orange rocks, canyons and mesas were absolutely beautiful during the Arizona sunsets. Having come from Thailand I had never before experienced snowfall or seen geography like I had here. It was here in north eastern Arizona where I experienced my first snowfall...& that's a memory that will stay with me forever.

Navajo Nation

Snowfall on the Navajo Nation reservation

I was impressed with Grand Canyon & Canyon de Chelly, but my time spent on the Navajo Nation Indian Reservation was by far the most rewarding time for me on this trip. Meeting the Native American people and learning a bit of their history really made this trip a fantastic one.

Pros and Cons

Pros:Friendly people and the most amazing scenery you may ever see.
Cons:Not so much Thai food to be found ;)
In a nutshell:If you are in the Western United States you've got to take a trip to Northern Arizona

Intro Updated Mar 31, 2004
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Visiting Navajo land Warnings and Dangers (1)

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Canyon Del Muerto Things to Do (8)

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Canyon de Chelly Things to Do (8)

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Grand Canyon Railway

Hotels (1)
The Best Hotel in Arizona

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madamx Oct 23, 2004 at 1:37 PM

Thanks for the great tips, we are heading there in the spring. Can't wait to see Canyon de Chelly ~ Helen
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JetlagCity Oct 6, 2004 at 12:22 PM

Your tips here really capture the spirit of this place, well done! I love this part of the country, but still have only seen a part of it.
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windsorgirl Jul 28, 2004 at 5:50 PM

Nice pages on Arizona, and thanks to you, I think I will make a detour to Canyon de Chelley, it looks amazing!
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Pounder73 Jul 20, 2004 at 3:09 PM

there is something magical about Canyon De Chelly. I felt at peace when i was there.
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ATXtraveler Jun 30, 2004 at 10:10 PM

Congratulations on your wedding! I will be joining you on March 19th!
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Confucius Jun 6, 2004 at 1:42 AM

My first time to try Thai food was in Glendale, Arizona!
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BorderHopper Apr 24, 2004 at 11:50 PM

Arizona here we come....especially thanks to your travel page!
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jennykp Apr 21, 2004 at 2:46 PM

I loved Arizona too.. Great shots of the Grand Canyon. You have seen so much of the US already! I like your descriptions.
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mapakettle Apr 20, 2004 at 3:12 PM

Thank goodness the meteor missed Flagstaff... Pa (mapakettle)
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deecat Apr 16, 2004 at 3:36 AM

I really enjoyed touring Arizona with you. Your introduction text is outstandin, almost poetic. My favorites of your information was Canyon de Chilly and the Navajo Nation. Thanks for sharing such informative insights.