Sad as it is. I have lived in AZ my whole life except the 3+ years I was married. (she was military, saw Montana, Germany, Japan and a few other places) But as long as I have been in AZ I have NEVER been to the Grand Canyon. And now they're supposed to build a horseshoe shaped bridge, out over the canyon, made entirely out of a glass substance. So you can walk out and look straight down. That just gives me the heebie jeebies! Both my girlfriend and I are REALLY looking forward to camping out and seeing the GC. This is the most fun I've had since... well... let's leave it at that. Yeah ok. So this posting hasn't died. Just waiting to see what the Cali people want to do and what time you all want to get moving on Sat morning so the 2 Tucson people can meet the "valley" people and caravan to Flag. So saturday arrival for us kind of depends on what time you want to meet up. BTW::: this is long winded I know, but it's been a long day at work. Can't think straight!

 

en0oNmAI Do not feel bad about never making it to the canyon. I have lived here since 1979 and my first trip was 2 years ago. Should be a blast. We are looking forward to making the trip. I will be going back to the midwest tonight for a few days, need to go visit my grandparents and take the family for a trip. The hhr is going into the shop to have the nasty dent and scratch fixed on my hood while I am gone, so it will be ready to make the trip.
Once we know what time people want to head to the canyon we can then set a time for us to meet in the valley and head up.

 

no we are still in , just waiting to see whats going on with other owners , and if any one wants to drive down from here, i,m thinking we will leave the south bay friday morn, drive too meet up with cindy? if are tyms are working good for both or just use nav on are own , i could use the camp site address not sure i saw it before , but we are still in ,LETS GO NOWWWWWWWW!!

 

Just reconfirming....

I'm still in. Reservations are made with the KOA for a cabin.

Been in Arizona since 1973. Had never seen the Grand Canyon till 2001. A group of 10 hiked in (I was the oldest) from the south rim, stayed 2 nights at The Phantom and hiked back out. Tough trip. But worth every ache and pain.

 

Here you go!

Circle Pines KOA

Ask for Renee and tell her you are with the "Western States HHR Club" - they are giving us a 15% discount.

Get a reservation in now!

**BTW - who is the actual "President" of the Western States HHR Club???

 

Did anyone book online or do you need to speak to Renee to get the discount?

 

You need to call her to get the discount.

 

A note to Mike and others from So. Cal it was on the news that the 15/215 are going to be closed both directions on some weekends no dates yet.

 

I heard that today - but no news on dates.

Nothing posted on the 'net either!?!

 

Be glad we are not going anywhere east of Flagstaff it is in flames. Parts of East Flagstaff are being told they may want to get ready to move on out for safty.

I posted this kinda as a reminder that when you make this trip to be carfull Arizona is going to be a tinderbox.