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Road Trip Recap {Part 7–Grand Canyon}


Our friends took us down from Utah into Arizona to visit the Grand Canyon at the North Rim.  Along the way, we stopped to check on their geocache, picnicked in Kaibab National Forest, and climbed the Jacob Lake fire tower (well, the kids did that—I took pictures of flowers and butterflies).  Speaking of Jacob Lake: the inn there has the most amazing cookies! 
geocaching in Kaibab National Forest - photo by Adrienne Zwartdead tree photo by Adrienne Zwartred wildflower photo by Adrienne Zwart      Fire Tower photo by Adrienne Zwart for adrienneinohio.blogspot.com        blue wildflower photo by Adrienne Zwart at adrienneinohio.blogspot.combrown butterfly at Kaibab National Forest - photo by Adrienne Zwartblue butterfly on yellow wildflower - photo by Adrienne Zwart at adrienneinohio.blogspot.com     yellow bird hiding in pine tree - photo by Adrienne Zwart at adrienneinohio.blogspot.com    green butterfly on yellow flower - photo by Adrienne Zwart
IMG_3556Grand Canyon North Rim - Photo by Adrienne ZwartIMG_3561IMG_3564     IMG_3567         IMG_3585North Rim Grand Canyon - Photo by Adrienne ZwartNorth Rim Grand Canyon - Photo by Adrienne ZwartIMG_3583IMG_3586IMG_3589IMG_3593
It was a gorgeous day!

You can read about our whole adventure out west here:

Road Trip Recap {Part 1 - St. Louis Arch}
Road Trip Recap {Part 2 - Driving through Kansas}
Road Trip Recap {Part 3 - Garden of the Gods and Pikes Peak}
Road Trip Recap {Part 4 - Cheyenne Mountain Zoo and Seven Falls}
Mountain Wildflowers
Western Green Hairstreak
Road Trip Recap {Part 5 - Mesa Verde}
Road Trip Recap {Part 6 - Zion National Park}

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George said…
These are beautiful pictures. We didn't make it to the North Rim when we visited the Grand Canyon. Maybe next time.
September 18, 2011 at 9:04 PM
Anita Johnson said…
Amazing! When we visited the Grand Canyon last, it snowed, hard. We were stuck in the park overnight, but were treated to a beautiful sight when the sun came out the next day. The photo of the four of you is wonderful!
September 18, 2011 at 11:35 PM
Judy said…
Wonderful shots of the Canyon! I think these are the best I have seen...
I love that green butterfly! And looking at that firetower, I am not sure I would have climbed it, either, but the view would have been something else!!!
September 26, 2011 at 4:44 PM
Saun said…
Wow, these are great visiting from Lilac Gate.

Saun in Ohio
September 29, 2011 at 10:52 PM
Carly said…
wow, your images are beautiful! Looks like an amazing trip!
October 10, 2011 at 8:00 PM
Corner Gardener Sue said…
What a beautiful place! You kids sure are growing up!
December 27, 2011 at 10:53 PM
Splendid Little Stars said…
We did a similar trip in 2010 in August. We stayed with friends in Hurricane, Utah. One day we took a trip to the North Rim. I recently did a blog post on part of that trip. I almost met a bloggy friend who is a park ranger at the Grand Canyon--just missed her and couldn't wait around since we were with friends. Here's her blog-- Geogypsy You might enjoy her blog.
I'm going to read your other posts on this trip.
January 14, 2012 at 2:52 AM
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