THE AMERICAN WEST Travelling Well Includes…
• Tauck Exclusive! Filmed vignettes by Ken Burns and Dayton Duncan sharing their personal stories and telling the stories of those who created America’s national parks
• Six national parks! Arches, Canyonlands, Capitol Reef, Bryce Canyon, Zion & Grand Canyon, on the ground or by air – featuring the most national parks of any Tauck trip
• Flightseeing adventures over Capitol Reef National Park & the Grand Canyon
• Two nights on the North Rim of the Grand Canyon – a privileged national park experience enjoyed by fewer than 10% of all park visitors
• Dawn Patrol & Sunset Scouts – independent sunrise / sunset spirit-of-the-moment experiences • Airport transfers upon arrival and departure as noted • 23 meals, service charges, gratuities to local guides, admission fees, taxes and porterage
of the day. From 10 AM to 3 PM, standing at the rim of the Grand Canyon is certainly awe-inspiring; but standing on the rim as the first rays of light hit the canyon, or when the last rays of a sinking sun move through it, is an experience beyond words.”
Dayton introduces the “Dawn Patrol” and “Sunset Scouts,” independent explorations that take place at these optimum times of the day; mostly optional, they create an emotional connection to the parks that deepens your appreciation of all they offer. Following pre-dinner drinks with hot and cold canapés, join us for a cowboy cookout at the lodge. Meals D
2. 2,000 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; the first light of day on Turret Arch and Double Arch creates picture-postcard photography. You won’t believe your eyes – more than 2,000 arches comprise the world’s largest concentration of natural sandstone arches. National park status didn’t come easily... first declared a national monument in 1929, it took 40+ years to achieve. You’re sure to recognize Delicate Arch, the amazing Balanced Rock, and a variety of sensational geological formations during guided sightseeing before returning to the lodge for lunch. Get set for adventure this afternoon when you depart on a scenic float trip along the Colorado River* – rock towers, colours and light reflect upon the water like mirror images. There is an optional Sunset Scouts, then the evening is spent at the lodge, where you’re steeped in the authenticity of an architectural style that defines the West. Meals BLD
3. A NAVAJO PERSPECTIVE & CANYONLANDS Join us this morning for spectacular views of Book Cliffs and Arches National Park – the views from the top of a mesa extend out to Arches National Park, Colorado and the La Salle Mountains. A lecture by a local Navajo connects you to the sacredness of the desert, to the ancient spiritual life that transcends today’s world. Depart for the fun little town
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of Moab, then on to Canyonlands National Park, where countless canyons, mesas and buttes shadow the Colorado River and the Green River. These rivers divide the park into four districts – today you’ll explore the northern section, Island in the Sky, where among other formations you’ll see a famed pothole arch, Mesa Arch, overlooking Buck Canyon. There is really no better way to experience the many dimensions of Canyonlands than at sunset – and the setting sun, during a picnic dinner at Dead Horse Point overlooking the U-turn in the Colorado River, is really inspirational. Tonight, a film vignette includes Dayton Duncan’s insights on the best way to access the major sights in the national parks; you can see some at a turnout, while others require back-country hiking or an aerial overview – and that is exactly how you’ll tour Capitol Reef National Park tomorrow, by air. Meals BD
4. CAPITOL REEF NATIONAL PARK, AERIAL VIEW Enjoy free time this morning – go on a Dawn Patrol or visit the Film Museum at the Lodge (both on your own). For the past 70 years, many of the most famous western movies were filmed in and around Moab – learn about the filming locations and the stars who brought them to life. Depart for a flightseeing trip over Capitol Reef National Park; cross the
UTAH
Dead Horse Point State Park
NEVADA
Bryce Canyon National Park(8,500 ft.)
Zion National Park (4,200 ft.)
Las Vegas Jacob Lake
Grand Canyon National Park (8,250 ft.)
ARIZONA NEW MEXICO Maximum Elevation: 8,500 ft. Kanab
Colorado River
Capitol Reef National Park
Arches National Park Grand Junction
Moab (4,300 ft.)
Canyonlands National Park
COLORADO
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