Left Las Vegas on our first day of sightseeing and proceeded with the drive to Route 66 in Arizona. Cara Ann, Cheryl and Craig at Route 66 in Arizona.
Williams, AZ. Kyle and Atsuko posing with Smoky the Bear.
After lunch headed to Grand Canyon National Park where we made several stops at different points to view the canyon.
In the evening… about half of the group walked the trail to the rim with our guide to view the sunset and the others took the tram.
It was a perfect day and evening to view the sunset.
Everyone had a really good time!
We were taken on a very bumpy and dusty, but very exciting, 4-wheel truck drive through Monument Valley in Southern Utah.
Words cannot describe the amazing and breath taking scenery!!
Monument Valley, Utah
Monument Valley, Utah
Monument Valley is known for the gigantic sandstone formations that tower at heights of 400 to 1,000 feet.
Monument Valley, Utah
Monument Valley, Utah
Monument Valley, Utah
Monument Valley, Utah
Monument Valley, Utah
Monument Valley, Utah
After our tour through the Valley, we were treated to a delicious Navajo BBQ cookout.
Navajo BBQ cookout
On to the next destination!
Arches National Park in Utah!
Arches National Park s renowned for its stunning collection of over 2,000 natural stone arches and unique geological formations set against a backdrop of vibrant red rock landscapes.
Group pic at Arches National Park
Natural stone arches at Arches National Park
Michael and Lily in love with the Arches!
Norris Geyser Basin in Wyoming.
Irene, Evelyn, Charlene, and Jeannie at Norris Geyser Basin.
Sumidas at Norris Geyser Basin.
Norris Geyser Basin in Wyoming.
Norris Geyser Basin in Wyoming.
Grand Canyon of Yellowstone National Park.
Visited the Fountain Paint Pot in Yellowstone's Lower Geyser Basin—where iron oxidation created a stunning palette of reds, yellows, and browns in the mud.
Old Faithful, a cone geyser in Yellowstone National Park.
Group pic at Mount Rushmore in South Dakota.
Clyde, Evelyn, Jeannie and Pat
Clyde, Pat, Atsuko, Kyle, Irene, and Charlene
Then went on a Buffalo Safari and BBQ cookout!
We saw a lot of buffalos and other wildlife.
Everyone had fun and enjoyed the safari and cookout. The group is beginning to get to know the other tour members really well and are getting along real fine.
Ann and Gayle
Our Bison Sirloin steak at the State Lodge was so delicious!
Scenic ride to Jackson Hole with a stop for a group shot with the Grand Tetons in the background!
Michael and Lily
The Antler Arch at Jackson Hole
Spent some time exploring Jackson town center and shopping before checking in to our hotel.
The Rustic Inn
The rooms at the Rustic Inn are so unique and very rustic like cabins.
Inside the room
Group shot at Bryce Canyon National Park in Southern Utah.
No one could decide which one is their favorite park now. They’re all amazing!
We viewed the canyon at three different points for different angles.
Bryce Canyon National Park is famous for the largest collection of hoodoos (tall, thin spire of rock) in the world.
For our last park we visited the Zion National Park. It was another beautiful clear day at the park. Charlene and Irene posing.
Stanley and Jocelyn enjoying their picnic lunch. The provided picnic lunch included a generous size turkey sandwich, bag of chips, chocolate chip cookie, apple and a bottle of water.
We were given 2-1/2 hrs to roam as we please so most chose to hike a trail and some browsed the gift shop or just relaxed at the lodge.
Sumida family hiking on the trail.
Zion National Park
Zion National Park
Zion National Park