The Grand Canyon, almost!

So we started moving again last week. We crossed the border into Arizona stopping in Holbrook. We had hoped to see the Painted Desert and the Petrified Forest, but they were closed. I tried the back doors using fire roads, but they are blocked too. Never the less, there are many pieces of the petrified wood on display at rv parks, stores and gift shops. Actually, it is not limited to the park as this entire area is loaded with samples. We got some good souvenirs just hiking. Then, on to Williams, just 60 miles south of the Grand Canyon. And of course, it is closed. Again I tried the back door, this time going up to the park entrance and backtracking to the first fire road. Might have made it but the road is about 6 – 8 miles and not maintained, so the big truck couldn’t make it. Some friends recommended visiting Sedona, so we drove down and were not disappointed. The scenery is awesome. We also stopped at Bearizona, which is a drive through wildlife park. Bears, wolves, bison and more walk right up to the cars. And yes, Jim, real bears! Next stop is near Lake Mead. We’ll see what’s open there.

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