Spirit of the Desert: The National Parks of the southwest
CRAFTED BY TAUCK &
Ken Burns
You’ll explore six national parks, including Grand Canyon National Park and Arches National Park The story of the spirit...
“Spirit of the Desert” defies just one single definition. It’s the spirit of the moment, a mood, a feeling harmonious with nature yet transcendent of earth and sky. It moves the senses to create, the mind and soul to soar, adventurers to be bold. And on this trip, co-created with documentary filmmakers Ken Burns and Dayton Duncan, you will become part of its amazing story. They hope this trip will lead you to a deeper appreciation of the parks, create a lasting memory, and help you feel for yourself the spirit of these special places and people.
1. ARRIVE GRAND JUNCTION Tour begins: Red Cliffs Lodge, 6:00 PM. A transfer is included from Grand Junction Regional Airport to Red Cliffs Lodge in Moab, Utah. Join us for drinks featuring hot and cold canapés followed by dinner. Meals D
2. NATURAL SANDSTONE ARCHES Everyone goes on a Dawn Patrol today with an early start this morning to witness the sun rise in the Windows section of Arches National Park – over 2,000 arches
28 NEVADA
Bryce Canyon National Park(8,500 ft.)
Zion National Park (4,200 ft.)
Capitol Reef National Park
Kanab Las Vegas Jacob Lake
Grand Canyon National Park (8,250 ft.)
ARIZONA NEW MEXICO UTAH
Dead Horse Point State Park
Colorado River
Arches National Park Grand Junction
Moab (4,300 ft.)
Canyonlands National Park
COLORADO
Maximum Elevation: 8,500 ft.
comprise the world’s largest concentration of natural sandstone arches. Take a scenic float trip along the Colorado River* – rock towers, colors and light reflect upon the water like mirror images. There is an optional Sunset Scouts walk, then the evening is spent at the lodge. Meals BLD
3. NAVAJO TALK & CANYONLANDS Join us for a morning trip to Castle Rock, with spectacular views of Book Cliffs and Arches National Park. A lecture by a local Navajo
connects you to the sacredness of the desert, and to the ancient spiritual life that transcends today’s world. Depart for the town of Moab, then on to Canyonlands National Park. There is no better way to experience Canyonlands than at sunset; the setting sun, during a picnic dinner, is inspirational. Meals BD
4. CAPITOL REEF NATIONAL PARK Enjoy free time this morning – go on a Dawn Patrol or visit the Film Museum at the Lodge (both on your own). Take an aerial tour over
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