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Last update : Aug 23 by Phillip

New!

• Since  this is long trip I have many thing to pack, I will take care all tent and blanket parts, 4 of you will share ONLY in the two passenger rows (even your air mattress (if you want) have to be placed in the two rows), in these two row you have to let us put 2 camera bags + big see thru food storage :( Please cooperate and pack your self effectively. Be ready to share small space in 15 hrs then you be granted for Grand Canyon :)
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• I already have 2 walkie talkie , if we have one more walkie talkie (operated by AA bat, I bring many AA bat) is good for our group because cell phone will NOT work in National Parks

Kim Ben et All,

Our planning trips for Grand Canyon and more is in https://nguyentrips2010.tripod.com/

Please look at schedule and tell me if you have any suggestions, we will make 3100+ miles in 16 days,  in this 16 days we will spend 6 days in hotels (for detail hotel days see date Aug 26,27, Sept 4,5,6,7), 8 days in camp sites and 2 days on the road, we will start on noon Aug 25 and be back in Kennewick on Sept 9,10 . Since our small van will be fully packed with 6 persons, please do NOT ask me any additional guess (unless you have enough people for another car)

Dad will pay for 6 of us but you will pay for your own extra expense such as using slot machine in Las Vegas. Small thing I asked you guys that playing small money on slot machine for fun will be OK to me BUT games like poker,  black jack and the likes is NO.

Please take time to read, keep in mind changing hotel/camping reservation and date are very costly. If you have time please make quick review if the date I book for hotels and camping sites correctly

GUYS: Please go to http://www.nps.gov/grca/index.htm apply for Special Hiking Permit - Thanks

Dad

Check in hotel for 2 night Aug 26,27 and check out on Aug 28 early morning (We do BOTH hotel & campsites)

Note All 6 day hotels booked by http://www.expedia.com/ under pn-gm pw template xxeptpl

 Silver Sage Inn

840 S Main St
Moab, UT 84532
United States of America

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Expedia itinerary number: 133418674700 Hotel confirmation number: 128246265 Main contact:  Phillip Nguyen E-mail: phillipnguyen@gmail.com   Home phone:  1  509586-6929

Traveler and cost summary Room/unit rate Reserved for: Phillip Nguyen Hotel: 4 adults Best Available Rate Standard Guestroom 2 Double Beds Nonsmokingfree Wifi Refrigerator Microwave Coffee Maker $89.95 per night Taxes may or may not be included in total Room cost $179.90

Hotel summary

Thu Aug-26-2010 (2 nights) Silver Sage Inn     840 S Main St Moab, UT 84532 United States of America     Check in:  Thu Aug-26-2010 Check out:  Sat Aug-28-2010     For reservation questions and other information contact the hotel: Tel: 1 (435) 259-4420    Fax: 1 (435) 259-2347 More lodging info

Unless specified otherwise, rates are quoted in US dollars. Your stay is longer than 1 night. Your room/unit rate might not be the same for all nights. Please check Rate information below to verify nightly rate details. The price shown above DOES NOT include any applicable hotel service fees, charges for optional incidentals (such as minibar snacks or telephone calls), or regulatory surcharges. The lodging will assess these fees, charges, and surcharges upon check-out. If a late check in is planned, contact this lodging directly for their late check-in policy.

 

 

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Reservation #: 2-14091730 Arrival Date: Thu Aug 26 2010 Check-in: 12:00 pm State: Site, Loop: 022, DEVILS GARDEN CAMPGROUND (UT)

Reservation Type: Overnight Departure Date: Sat Aug 28 2010 Check-out: 10:00 am Facility: DEVILS GARDEN CAMPGROUND (UT), Arches National Park, UT

 

Many trails, complete AT LEAST one below trail:

Map: http://www.nps.gov/arch/planyourvisit/upload/archmap.pdf 

Devils Garden Primitive Loop (challenge loop)
Starting Point: Devils Garden Trailhead parking area
Length: 7.2 mi/11.5 km round-trip, including all points of interest
Time: 3 to 5 hours
Longest of the maintained trails in the park, the Devils Garden Trail leads to eight awe-inspiring arches. Expect narrow ledges with rocky surface hiking and scrambling on slickrock. Not recommended when rock is wet or snowy. Trail guide available at trailhead.

Double O Arch (easy loop)
Starting Point: Devils Garden Trailhead parking area
Length: 4 miles (6.4 km) round trip
Time: 2 to 3 hours
Beyond Landscape Arch, the trail becomes more challenging as it climbs over sandstone slabs; footing is rocky; there are narrow ledges with exposure to heights. Spur trails lead to Partition and Navajo Arches. Dark Angel is one-half mile (0.8 km) farther. Trail guide available at trailhead.

FMI: http://www.nps.gov/arch/planyourvisit/longtrails.htm

Double Arch
 Delicate Arch
 

Delicate Arch
 

Balanced Rock
 

Landscape Arch
 

Mules Ears and Courthouse Towers
 

Park Avenue
 

Bighorn Sheep
5MB TIF file

Where? run Google Map http://maps.google.com/maps?hl=en&tab=wl and copy/paste: Navajo National Monument, Shonto, Arizona 86054

Why NAVAJO ?  because we want to see:

View of Monument Valley in Utah, looking south on highway 163 from 13 miles north of the
Arizona/Utah State line.

Monument Valley, Navajo Indian Reservation, Utah, FWY 163 2 miles south of border line has intersection road called Monument Valley Rd

Nó là Monument Valley, Nó nằm trên FWY 163 và có đường cắt ngang tên là Monument Valley Rd.

http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&source=s_q&hl=en&geocode=&q=Monument+Valley&sll=37.0625,-95.677068&sspn=47.215051,79.013672&ie=UTF8&hq=&hnear=Oljato-Monument+Valley,+Navajo,+Arizona&ll=36.978832,-110.12043&spn=0.093662,0.219727&t=h&z=13&iwloc=A

http://www.utah.explorefourcorners.com/monument_valley.html

If you have ever watched any Western movie, you may have likely already seen the infamous area of Monument Valley. Towering rock formations rising up to 1,000 feet tall, make this desert scene a favorite among tourists. Monument Valley is located along the Utah/Arizona border on the Navajo Indian Reservation

Entrance Fees
General Admission: $5
Ages 9 and under are free

Mitten View Campground (some said it closed will check, use  Goulding's Campground.)

Fees: $10 (1 - 6 people), $20 for (6 - 13 people), $2 for each additional person. Winter rates are half price. *Prices are subject to change at anytime without prior notice.

FMI: http://canyonlandsnationalpark.explorefourcorners.com/  http://www.travellerspoint.com/guide/Monument_Valley/

Canyon View Campground   - Just for info we will not spend night time here in this trip
Open
April 1 through September 30
Phone
928/672-2700
This simple campground is a tenth of a mile away from the visitor center on an unpaved road. It is free and quiet, and has fine canyon views on both sides. There are 16 sites, three of which are good for group camping. These group sites can be reserved by calling (928)672-2700. There are composting toilets, charcoal grills, and no water; water is available at the other campground. People enjoy this campground for its silence and spectacular night skies.

Sunset View Campground  Just for info we will not spend night time here in this trip
Open All Year
This free campground with paved roads is close to the visitor center, has 31 small sites with picnic tables, charcoal grills, and parking spaces. There are restrooms and running water. No hookups are available; RV's are limited to 28 feet or less. The campground is first-come, first-served. In the winter, campers should be prepared for cold temperatures and snow. The terrain is sandstone and pinyon-juniper forest; the campground is private and restful.
 

Make sure we do enough Monument Valley, Navajo Indian Reservation, Utah. Leave Navajo (late OK) to the South Rim Grand Canyon (SRGC), 250 miles (3 hrs), the first night at SRGC, http://www.nps.gov/grca/index.htm ,

We Camp at Mather Campground http://www.nps.gov/grca/planyourvisit/cg-sr.htm
Open year-round. Operated by the National Park Service and located in Grand Canyon Village, this campground offers tent and RV camping. Accessible campsites and restrooms are available. Pets are allowed, but must be leashed at all times, and may not be left unattended. Wood and charcoal fires permitted in provided campsite grills only. No gathering of down wood, wood may be purchased at the general store. Laundry and showers located near the campground for a fee.

 Our Reservation lot # 073    under PhillipNguyen for 5 night (Actually we will stay here for 4 nights, 3 days, One EXTRA night, just for in case,)

Aug 28, 2010 is the first night we are at the South Rim Grand Canyon (SRGC)

http://www.nps.gov/grca/planyourvisit/shuttle-buses.htm#CP_JUMP_157609

South Rim Shuttle Bus Routes 2010:

You may download the South Rim Transit Map. It shows Grand Canyon Village shuttle bus routes, stops, operating times, points of interest and parking lots.

Download Summer 2010 S. Rim Transit Map (450 kb PDF File) 

How do I use the free shuttle buses ? Park your vehicle in one of the parking areas, proceed to the nearest bus stop, and board the next bus. It is that simple. The buses come by every 15–30 minutes. You are free to get on and off at any stop. The routes are designed so you can ride to a stop, enjoy the view, shop at a gift store, or walk along the rim and then hop on a later shuttle.

The new shuttle bus stop and transit center is east of the visitor center and south of parking lot 2. The transit center can accommodate up to 4 shuttle buses at one time. The Village (Blue Route), the Kaibab Trailhead (Green Route) and the Tusayan (Purple Route) buses stop here. To get to the scenic Hermit Road (Red Route), you take the Village (Blue Route) bus from here - then transfer to the Hermit (Red Route) at the Hermit Road Interchange. Your driver will announce all stops along the way.

Village Route bus stop below the El Tovar Hotel.

Buses provide transportation between: 

Visitor Center, Bookstore and Plaza,
Yavapai Point Museum of Geology

Market Plaza:
General Store, Bank, Post Office

Historic District:
lodges, restaurants, gift shops

campgrounds, parking lots,
ranger programs,
and other facilities in the Village area.

This is not a scenic route, but rim views are available a short walk from many stops. 

Boarding Village Route bus at the Transit Center.

60 Minutes Round-trip 
(without getting off the bus)

June, July, and August buses run every:
30 minutes 4:15 a.m. to 6:30 a.m.
15 minutes 6:30 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.
30 minutes 9:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.

September buses run every:
30 minutes 5:15 a.m. to 6:30 a.m.
15 minutes 6:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.
30 minutes 7:30 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.

BLUE ROUTE BUS

Insider's Look Webisode 045: Jun 4, 2010

Interviews with drivers of the VILLAGE - or BLUE shuttle route.
If you are coming to the park this summer you could end up riding our shuttles to get around the south rim of Grand Canyon. Some of the fun and friendly drivers help Ranger Patrick explain how the VILLAGE or BLUE shuttle route works and what you need to know to get around the best you can! More...

 

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75 Minutes Round-trip
(without getting off the bus) 

 

June, July, and August buses run every:
30 minutes 4:15 a.m. to 7:30 a.m.
15 minutes 7:30 a.m. to sunset
30 minutes sunset to one hour after sunset

September buses run every:
30 minutes 5:15 a.m. to 7:30 a.m.
15 minutes 7:30 a.m. to sunset
30 minutes sunset to one hour after sunset

The newly improved Hermit Road has some of the best Grand Canyon views that you can see anywhere. Read more...   

Viewing the canyon from Mohave Point on the Hermit Road.

RED Shuttle Route

Insider's Look Webisode 048: Jun 25, 2010

Interview with the bus drivers on the scenic RED shuttle route.
Ranger Patrick Gamman takes a ride on the RED / HERMIT shuttle route to interview the drivers for the best advice on how to use the buses and see the canyon from the great viewpoints. More...


 

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Park in Tusayan and ride the free shuttle into the park. The airport parking lot is shown above.

http://www.nps.gov/archive/grca/photos/

T505	D7498	T008	T016
TMP01	D_0731	T501
TR01	yavover	Tgreen01	D3223
D2147	T003	T464	T441
D_0452	350_fledged	D_0511	condor23
D2543	T23	D3446	D7425
Toroweap	T506	T500	D0484
D8882	T502	D5697	D_3516
D_1730	D_3767	D_3801	riv0008
D_3939	D3118	D3206	D1879
T431	T451	T444	D2604
trailwork	T408	T412	D_1755
D7270	T422	D3203	D3143
T460	D_1258	D_1247	Phantom02

the 2nd night at SRGC - Flexible, Kids do hiking, sight seeing - Parents do more photography - Most transportation is Free Bus

the 3rd night at SRGC - Flexible, Kids do hiking, sight seeing - Parents do more photography - Most transportation is Free Bus

the 4th night at SRGC - Flexible, Kids do hiking, sight seeing - Parents do more photography - Most transportation is Free Bus

the 5th night at SRGC - Flexible, Kids do hiking, sight seeing - Parents do more photography - Most transportation is Free Bus

  Thor's Hammer at Midday - Bryce Canyon

	Historic Photos (7 Photos) Historic photos and images   View Album  |  View Slideshow
	Park Pictures (9 Photos) Photo's at various locations in the Park   View Album  |  View Slideshow
	Piracy Point (Farview) (5 Photos) View Point near Farview. Pedestrian traffic only   View Album  |  View Slideshow
	Wall Street (9 Photos) Navajo Loop Trail through Wall Street on April 1 2008   View Album  |  View Slideshow
	Winter scenes (5 Photos) Winter Pictures of Bryce Canyon   View Album  |  View Slideshow

Our Reservation lot # B267  Bryce Canyon Sunset Campground under PhillipNguyen for 1st night

Our Reservation lot # B268  Bryce Canyon Sunset Campground under PhillipNguyen for 2nd night

we have to wake up early for C loop first come first serve in Sat Sept 4 morning, I will visit http://www.recreation.gov/camping/Sunset_Campground_Ut/r/campgroundDetails.do?parkId=74088&contractCode=NRSO&chkAg=y every day to see if any body drop

We will do hotel in Zion

Super 8 Hurricane.

65 S 700 W
Hurricane, UT 84737
United States of America

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The reservation is confirmed by Super 8 Hurricane.   Your credit card has been charged in full. If your plans change, you must cancel or change your hotel reservation in advance in accordance with the Expedia and hotel cancellation policies to avoid a no-show charge. Please refer to the cancellation and change policies listed below.

Expedia itinerary number: 133418180410 Hotel confirmation number: 60338816 Main contact:  Phillip Nguyen E-mail: phillipnguyen@gmail.com   Home phone:  1  509586-6929

Traveler and cost summary Expedia Special Rate Reserved for: Phillip Nguyen Hotel: 4 adults Two Queen Non Smoking Includes: Continental Breakfast, Free High-Speed Internet 9/4: $59.99 per night 9/5: $49.99 per night   Taxes & service fees $7.71 per night Extra guest charges $12.00 per night Amount charged for hotel reservation $149.39

Room options / Additional requests We will forward your requests to the property, but we cannot guarantee that your requests will be honored. 2 QUEEN BEDS, Non-Smoking

Hotel summary

Sat Sep-4-2010 (2 nights) Super 8 Hurricane   65 S 700 W Hurricane, UT 84737 United States of America     Check in:  Sat Sep-4-2010 Check out:  Mon Sep-6-2010     Reservation questions: +1 (800) EXPEDIA For other information contact the hotel: Tel: 1 (435) 635-0808    Fax: 1 (435) 635-0909 Star Rating: More lodging info

Unless specified otherwise, rates are quoted in US dollars. The price shown above DOES NOT include any applicable hotel service fees, charges for optional incidentals (such as minibar snacks or telephone calls), or regulatory surcharges. The lodging will assess these fees, charges, and surcharges upon check-out. Your room is guaranteed for late arrival. Award points and airline mileage may not be awarded when booking an Expedia Special Rate hotel.

Sept 4,5

Watchman Campground is located ¼ mile from the South Entrance. Tent and electric campsites are available year-round and group campsites are available by reservation from March through October. There are 162 regular sites, 2 handicapped accessible sites and 7 group sites.

Reservations
Reservations for campsites at Watchman Campground for camping from March 6 through October 24, 2010, may be made 6 months prior to your arrival date online at www.recreation.gov or by calling 877-444-6777.
 

Beginning March 6, 2010, part of the campground will be available on a first-come, first-served basis.
Loops A & D: First come, first served (as needed) through the night of February 28, 2010; closed March 1 through the night of March 5; available by reservation March 6 through the night of November 28, 2010.
Loops B & C: Closed through the night of March 24, 2010; available by reservation March 25 through the night of October 24, 2010.
Zion Group Sites: Four sites are available by reservation from March 6, 2010 through March 25, 2010; all group sites available by reservation March 26, 2010 through October 26, 2010.

There are 7 group campsites that are limited to one site per affiliated group at a time with a seven day per stay limit. The sites can accommodate from 9 to 40 campers. The group campsites are tent only. No other types of camping equipment, including camper vans, pop-up campers, or cabover campers, are allowed in the group campsites. Cost is $3.00 per person, per night.
 

South Campground is ½ mile from the South Entrance. It is open March through October. There are 127 campsites (including three handicapped accessible) available first-come, first-served. There are no hook-ups; a dump station is available for campers. Generators are allowed from 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. and from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Campsites are $16.00 per night. Owners of an Interagency Senior or Access or a Golden Age or Access Pass receive a 50% discount on camping fees.  

Lava Point Campground is open June through October, as weather allows. Situated at 7890 feet above sea level, it is off the Kolob Terrace Road, 25 miles (45 minutes) north of the town of Virgin. There are 6 primitive campsites available first-come, first-served, pit toilets, and trash cans, but no water. Vehicles longer than 19 feet are not permitted on the road to the campground. There is no charge for camping.

During the Spring and Fall, weather conditions can change rapidly along the Kolob Terrace Road that leads to the Lava Point Campground. Check here for Kolob Terrace Road Conditions.

Call 435-772-3256 for additional information on camping

Springdale is adjacent to Zion Canyon; pay showers, a small market, firewood, laundromats, a limited medical clinic, and restaurants are available. Springdale can be reached from the campgrounds by car, foot, bicycle, or free shuttle (April through October).

first night at Bryce Canyon National Park, visit ZION & BRYCE National Park

Canyon Overlook

All aboard the Zion Shuttle! (16 Photos) See the most famous scenery in Zion National Park aboard the Zion Shuttle.   View Album  |  View Slideshow   Your Dollars at Work (13 Photos) See completed projects and improvements that your dollars have funded in Zion National Park   View Album  |  View Slideshow   Fire Management (11 Photos) Fire Management Photo Album   View Album  |  View Slideshow   Flash Flood! (7 Photos) Pictures of a flash flood that took place in North Creek on August 4, 2008   View Album  |  View Slideshow   Arches of Zion National Park (8 Photos) Arches of Zion National Park   View Album  |  View Slideshow

2010 ZION Shuttle Season  http://www.nps.gov/zion/planyourvisit/zion-shuttle-system.htm
In 2010 the Zion Shuttle System will begin operations in Zion Canyon and the town of Springdale on April 1, 2010 and will run through October 31, 2010. 

How to use the shuttle
Avoid parking hassles. Parking is limited inside Zion. One may park in the town of Springdale and ride the town shuttle to the park. Look for the ''Shuttle Parking'' signs throughout town. If you are staying at a lodge or motel, simply leave your car there and ride the town shuttle to the park. Guests staying at Zion Lodge may drive their private vehicle to the Lodge, with a red permit.

The parking lot at the Zion Canyon Visitor Center commonly fills by mid morning. Tune your radio to 1610 AM for additional information.
Click here for a map of Shuttle Stops in Springdale (Requires free Adobe Reader).

Take Your Time
Buses run frequently throughout the day, as often as every seven minutes. You do not need to rush to catch one. Take your time to plan your visit. Use the exhibits outdoors and the information inside at the Zion Canyon Visitor Center to make the most of your time. Ranger presentations at the Zion Human History Museum are a great way to learn more about the park before you ride the shuttle up canyon. The bookstore has maps and publications that can augment your visit.

we have to wake up early for C loop first come first serve in Sat Sept 4 morning,

Will stay at Motel 8 two nights for ZION

Hotel: Imperial Palace Hotel & Casino Room 1 reservation: Phillip Nguyen - 2 adults Room 2 reservation: Son Nguyen - 2 adults   Imperial Palace Hotel & Casino Check in: Mon 9/6/2010 Check out: Wed 9/8/2010 Nights: 2 Room 1 9/6  - 9/7: $25.00/night Taxes & fees: $3.02/night Coupon: -$7.88 Room 2 9/6  - 9/7: $25.00/night Taxes & fees: $3.12/night Lodging total: $104.40 Hotel: Imperial Palace Hotel & Casino Room 1 reservation: Phillip Nguyen - 2 adults Room 2 reservation: Son Nguyen - 2 adults   Imperial Palace Hotel & Casino 3535 Las Vegas Blvd S Las Vegas, NV 89109 United States of America   Check in: Mon 9/6/2010 Check out: Wed 9/8/2010 Nights: 2 Star Rating:  Room 1: No Resort Fee Capri Room-Voucher Booklet Requested options: 2 QUEEN BEDS, Non-Smoking Room 2: No Resort Fee Capri Room-Voucher Booklet Requested options: 2 QUEEN BEDS, Non-Smoking

Want to visit Hoover Dam when we @ LV ?

Driving directions to Mike O'Callaghan - Pat Tillman Memorial Bridge (Hoover Dam)
33.6 mi – about 44 mins

Las Vegas Blvd SLas Vegas, NV 89119

1. Head south toward W Russell Rd 1.1 mi
2. Turn left at W Russell Rd 0.4 mi
3. Turn left to merge onto I-15 S 1.0 mi
4. Take exit 34 to merge onto I-215 E toward Henderson 11.6 mi
5. Take exit 1 to merge onto I-515 S/US-93 S/US-95 S toward Boulder City 5.4 mi
6. Continue onto US-93 S 6.5 mi
7. Turn left at US-93 S/Great Basin Hwy/Nevada Hwy 7.6 mi
Mike O'Callaghan - Pat Tillman Memorial Bridge (Hoover Dam)
 

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Expedia itinerary number: 133672224440 Airline ticket number(s): 0277915673522 Alaska Airlines confirmation code:  ERUOAS     Main contact:  BENJAMIN TRIET Triet Minh NGUYEN E-mail: phillipnguyen@gmail.com   Cell phone:  1  509-591-5468

Traveler and cost summary BENJAMIN TRIET NGUYEN Adult Requested: Pure Vegetarian Add Frequent Flyer number(s) $97.00 Taxes & Fees $10.70   Total (Visa) $107.70

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Wed 8-Sep-10 Las Vegas (LAS) Depart 11:10 am  to  Seattle (SEA) Arrive 1:49 pm 866 mi (1,394 km) Duration: 2hr 39mn    AS Flight: 601 3Economy/Coach Class ( 26F ), Food For Purchase, Boeing 737-900 Total distance: 866 mi (1,394 km)   Total duration: 2hr 39mn