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September 24-28 , 2007 |
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Participants fly into Phoenix on Sunday, September 23rd. Air transportation from major cities to/from Phoenix, transfers in Arizona, meals, attractions and lodging are provided by the hosts of Page, Williams and the Navajo Nation.
If you are interested in participating, please contact us with credentials and story commitments.
Space is limited to 8 only. Email mediatours@azcomgroup.com |
Day 1 Overnight NAVAJO NATION September 24 Hubbell Trading Post The oldest continuously operating trading post on the Navajo Nation. Established in 1876, this mercantile and other founded by John Lorenzo Hubbell came to be the lifeline of supplies for Navajos looking to re-establish themselves following the "long walk" of 1864. Canyon de Chelly One of the longest continuosly inhabited landscapes of North America, the cultural resources of Canyon de Chelly include distinctive architecture, artifacts, and rock imagery. Canyon de Chelly also sustains a living community of Navajo people, who are connected to a landscape of great historical and spiritual significance. Canyon de Chelly is comprised entirely of Navajo Tribal Land that remains home to the canyon community. Experience the canyon from the rim and tour the canyon with an experienced Navajo guide who will take us to the White House Ruins.
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Day 2 NAVAJO NATION/PAGE-LAKE POWELL September 25
Monument Valley Tribal Park The Tribal Park will celebrate its 50th Anniversary in 2008. One of the centerpieces of beauty on Navajoland-and one of the world's most recognized landscapes- is Monument Valley Navajo Tribal Park. Beautiful red sandstones push skyward from the vast expanse of desert floor, creating a striking set of formations that stand together against an umbrella of blue skies. This enchanting earthscape is so inspiring and magnificent that it is one of the most photographed sites in America-and has become synonymous with our vision of the great southwest. Reception at the Lake Powell Golf Course The beginning of the spring brings fabulous golfing weather to Lake Powell and the championship 18-hole Lake Powell National Golf Club. With an impressive view of the Glen Canyon Dam, Lake Powell and the Vermillion Cliffs this golf course is sure to satisfy every level of golfer. |
Day 3 Overnight PAGE-LAKE POWELL September 26 Lake Powell It's like no other place on earth. With spectacular red rock towers, blue-green water, beaches of rosy sand, and night skies shimmering with stars. This area is a Mecca for outdoor sports, on and around spectacular Lake Powell. View the scenery from the most spectacular vantage point – on the lake. Antelope Canyon Tour Antelope Canyon Tours specializes in tours showcasing the beautiful slot canyons of Page/Lake Powell. Guests experience the canyons through the eyes of the Native American. The mysterious beauty of Antelope Canyon awaits the adventurous traveler who seeks to discover one of the most spectacular attractions in Page/Lake Powell. Awe-inspiring sculpture provides inspiration for amateur and professional photographers alike in a masterpiece of color. Lunch and Tour of Lake Powell You will be hosted by Antelope Point Marina for lunch and an on-the-lake tour of Lake Powell. You will explore several canyons and experience the wonderful lake that is world famous for its beauty and exceptional fishing. A tour of the new Antelope Point Facility, rental houseboats, and soon to open restaurant and gift shop includes the largest floating concrete structure in the world. |
Day 4 Depart Page for Grand Canyon & Williams September 27 Continental Breakfast at the Powell Museum Enjoy a continental breakfast at the Powell Museum where one can pay homage to the founder of Lake Powell, Major John Wesley Powell. Within the museum, you can see sketches, photos and other memorabilia of Powell's epic Colorado River voyages in 1869 and 1871, along with unique collection of Native American and pioneer artifacts. Other exhibits focus on the geology of the canyons cut by the Colorado and the history and development of Page. Films on Lake Powell, dam construction and other subjects are shown free upon request. Grand Canyon Helicopter Tour A magnificent adventure exploring the bewitching Dragon Corridor and the awesome majesty of the central Canyon, bathed in ever changing shades of color, light and shadow. Grand Canyon Tour and Lunch Tour the rim of the majestic Grand Canyon. Board the Grand Canyon Railway to WilliamsThe Railroad was originally built to transport ore in the Wild West from the Anita mines, 45 miles north of Williams in the late 1800s. Prospectors flocked to Grand Canyon Country with dreams of riches. Today, Grand Canyon Railway provides a historic and fun journey to the canyon with the help of authentic western characters who bring the Old West to life. Train arrives in the Williams Depot The historic Williams Depot was built in 1908. It presently houses the Grand Canyon Railway and AMTRAK ticket counter and a free museum. The Depot was the original Grand Canyon Railway Hotel operated by the Fred Harvey Company. |
Day 5 Return to PHOENIX & Home September 28 Breakfast at the Pine Country Restaurant You have heard of home cooking...it is alive and well in this wonderful family restaurant. Every meal is memorable and the pies..the pies! Historic Williams Route 66 Experience Explore the historic downtown district of Williams. This is the original “Mother Road” just as it was in the beginning.
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