Grand Canyon Northern Arizona

PINK ADVENTURE TOURS

THINGS TO KNOW Explore the Grand Canyon in an iconic open-air Jeep Wrangler. Sit back, relax and enjoy the scenery as an expert guide takes you to the best viewing spots. Two- and three-hour tours are available during the day and at sunset. Pink also take travelers deep into Sedona’s famous red rock landscape for exciting offroad adventures, with day trips to Antelope Canyon and Horseshoe Bend. It’s no wonder these tours have been a “must-do” experience since 1960.

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GRAND CANYON RAILROAD Take a nostalgic journey from Williams to the Grand Canyon in restored 1920s vintage Harriman-style Pullman coaches and 1950s cars by Budd Manufacturing Company. thetrain.com

KOLB STUDIO The historic five-story, 23-room structure, perched on the rim of the Grand Canyon, was the studio of renowned photographers Ellsworth and Emery Kolb. nps.gov/grca

NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC VISITOR CENTER Start your visit with the 34-minute IMAX movie “Grand Canyon: The Hidden Secrets.” You’ll soar over the rim of the canyon and dive into its craggy depths. explorethecanyon.com

SKYWALK

This breathtaking 10-foot-wide horseshoe-shaped glass bridge extends 70 feet out over the rim of the Grand Canyon, offering clear views 4,000 feet to the canyon floor below.

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Few geological formations are as picturesque and awe-inspiring as the magnificent slot canyon. The smooth red sandstone was formed millions of years ago by erosion.

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LOWELL OBSERVATORY Established by Percival Lowell in 1894 to study Mars and the possibility of intelligent life there, the observatory offers public telescopes for stargazing. lowell.edu

MUSEUM OF NORTHERN ARIZONA

THINGS TO KNOW: The museum was founded in 1928 by Harold S. Colton and Mary-Russell Ferrell Colton and was originally established to protect and preserve the natural and cultural heritage of the northern Arizona through research, collections, conservation and education. It has since evolved into a regional center of learning with collections, exhibits, educational programs, publications and research projects that serve thousands of people each year. As the only accredited museum within 150 miles of Flagstaff, the Museum of Northern Arizona plays a vital role as interpreter of the Colorado Plateau. MUSNAZ.ORG

MONUMENT VALLEY NAVAJO TRIBAL PARK One of the most recognizable and photographed sites on earth, this valley boasts graceful sandstone pinnacles, mesas and buttes that burn vivid red in the sun. navajonationparks.org

VERDE CANYON RAILROAD The heritage railroad that’s as old as Arizona takes guests on four-hour sightseeing trips through the state’s backcountry. Special wine and ale packages are available. verdecanyonrr.com