[quote=briansd1]I like to be around people and culture more than nature. Hence AZ is not attractive to me. For nature, I can watch National Geographic. I’d rather be walking around in NY than lounge by the pool at a Scottsdale resort.
Or maybe it’s because I don’t have kids who would enjoy road trips.
The Grand Canyon is nice. I think it’s best to fly over it by helicopter from Vegas. Saves time.[/quote]
Sduuude hit the nail on the head. Nothing can prepare you for seeing it in person. You pull into the parking lot and are less than 100 ft away and still can’t see it. Then you walk to the rim and it knocks you over. A helicopter flight would be cool but nothing comes close to hiking to the bottom and spending a night or two at the Phantom Ranch. It’s not a hike for the weak and many folks have not made it out alive. My kids aren’t old enough yet but some day I hope to share a hike down the Bright Angel trail with them. It should be on everyone’s bucket list.
