This thread is taking the place of the events thread Doug had started previously, which will be closed. The pricing for the Grand Canyon Railway and the Pink Jeep Tours is our group discounted rates.
Tuesday, September 6th 2011
Let's play in the Red Rocks!
Pink Jeep Tours has given us several options to suit the needs of all our Fanatics.
Pink Jeep Tours - You gotta do It
Departure times for these tours will be at 10:00 am. I will be providing you with a map of where to park.
I have to have your confirmation for this trip by September 1, 2011. I will then be giving out departure times shortly thereafter.
Broken Arrow Tour-This is the one! Pink Jeep Tours exclusive "world famous" 4-wheel drive adventure. Become awestruck as you experience the most incredible off-road excursion in the Southwest. Marvel at the natural splendor that surrounds you as you challenge your courage. Panoramic vistas and surprising scenery await you as you travel on and over the red rocks. This is also the ride we did a few years back with Bigwave. It's a hold on to your Willy ride
Prices for this 2 hour tour are $70.00 per person which includes taxes and a 10% gratuity.
Attendees:
Phoenix-Paid
Bluestreak-paid
Reaper-paid
HOT-SSR-paid
Jack Waldrop-paid
Trns4mr-paid
Broken Aero-paid
Daveebo-paid
Silver ssr05 paid
SSJeff Paid
Zoom Addict Paid
Yellowdzh Paid
Thompson Paid
dlowery4 paid
xs cash paid
Kelly O paid
sck467 paid
Wildcat66 paid
yellowtoy paid
Scenic Rim Tour-Ascend an amazing 1,500 to 2,000 feet above Sedona towards the top of the Mogollon Rim, also known as the Colorado Plateau. Majestic red rock formations blaze the trail or scenic beauty and exciting exploration. This tour offers a dramatic vantage point for sightseers and is a photographer's dream-come-true. This tour does go on unpaved roads so it is a little bumpy.
Prices for this 2 hour tour are $52.00 per person which includes taxes and a 10% gratuity.
Attendees:
Marty and Dee-Paid
Flying Dog & Doll-Paid
Texas Charles-paid
Jackatg450-on hold
Blu*t-Paid
downshifter-paid
Purple Flash-paid
Vix-paid
Redrodder-paid
Minnies-paid
Jimbob-paid
SSR 3-paid
Cool Blue-paid
Scott 0168-paid
Roadranger-paid
Aqua 2005 paid
SoonerBlur paid
Lady Biker paid
ablur05 paid
tnssrman paid
Troy Toy paid
Scenic Sedona Tour-Wind your way through beautiful canyons as this all encompassing tour highlights the best that Sedona has to offer all the while staying on the scenic paved road.
Prices for this 1.5 hour tour are $42.00 per person which includes taxes and a 10% gratuity.
Felix's yellow ssr-paid
El Pistolero-paid
Shiftz33 paid
Wednesday, September 7th 2011
It's Grand Canyon Day! And we are going to the Canyon on the Train.
Grand Canyon Railway - The Official Site
Grand Canyon Railway departs daily at 9:30 a.m. from Williams, Arizona, about 30 miles west of Flagstaff just off Interstate 40. The train travels almost due north to the South Rim of Grand Canyon National Park, arriving at 11:45 a.m.. The trip measures 65 miles and takes 2 hours and 15 minutes each way, 45 minutes faster than in 1901 when the train made its first trip. The train departs Grand Canyon Depot at 3:30 p.m. returning to Williams Depot at 5:45 p.m
Please arrive no later than 30 minutes before departure.
We have a special rate of $71.26. This includes national park entrance fee, taxes and gratuities. We also receive a 20% discount at the gift shop if you wish to purchase drinks or snacks. This is
Coach seating.
I have to have your confirmation for this trip by
July 1, 2011.
Attendees:
Phoenix-paid
Marty and Dee-paid
Bluestreak-paid
Zl SSR-paid
Flying Dog & Doll-paid
Harley Guy-paid
Sooner Blue-paid
Texas Charles-paid
Jackatg450-On hold
Reaper-paid
Blu*t-paid
HOT-SSR-paid
LargoSSR05-paid
Felix's yellow ssr-paid
hdflstf-paid
Mr & Mrs. Duck-paid
Styles Sport Roadster-paid
El Pistolero-paid
Purple Flash-paid
Artsmart-paid
Jack Waldrop-paid
Vix-paid
nulogic1-paid
Red Rocket-paid
SSRMaddox-paid
Trns4mr-paid
Redrodder-paid
Byers-paid
Minnies-paid
Retro-paid
Jimbob-paid
Broken Aero-paid
SSR 3-paid
Quest-paid
Cool Blue-paid
Waynesworld-paid
Daveebo-paid
Furykay-paid
RRR-Paid
Scott 0168 Paid
Roadranger Paid
Silver ssr05 Paid
SSJeff Paid
Yellow Tub Paid
BlastfromPast Paid
Wayne Sutterfield Paid
Blueroadster06 Paid
Yellowdzh Paid
Focks Paid
Turnhdz Paid
MikeinAZ Paid
Umpire 13 Paid
Magic Carpet Ride Paid
Canary Paid
Wildcat66 Paid
Thompson Paid
Sally Paid
dlowery4 Paid
xs-cash paid
KellyO paid
Bad Bob paid
sck467 paid
Wildcat66 paid
Zoom Addict paid
YellowToy paid
Purple Penelope paid
Lady Biker paid
tnssrman paid
shiftz33 paid
Lulu Sanchez paid
Please fill out the registration form attached at the bottom of this post!
Alternative Destinations
I have put together various other scenic adventures/options you can do to make your stay as awesome as possible. So if you have extra time with nothing to do check these out! I will also have maps to these included in your registration packet. These have NOT been planned as a group...so you're on your own!
First off-By
special request....
Arizona, Cliff Castle Casino Hotel, Family Fun, Entertainment, Gaming, Food, Storytellers, Dragonfly Lounge, Stargazer Pavilion
This is the closest casino to Flagstaff, just a short 59 miles from Little America.
While you're in the area, you can stop by and visit Montezuma Castle National Monument.
Montezuma Castle National Monument (U.S. National Park Service)
This is in the same area as the casino. Entrance fee to the park is $5.00 and they are open 8:00 am. to 5:00 pm.
Montezuma Well is just down the road. This is just a short stop with no fee.
And if you want to get in touch with your wild side there is Out of Africa Wildlife Park.
Out of Africa Wildlife Park, Arizona's Wildlife Theme Park, A Sedona Area Attraction
Ticket prices range from $26.00 to $36.00. Hours are from 9:30 am. to 5:00 pm. Please check their website for the different ticket prices.
Verde Canyon Railway-This is about a 1.5 hour drive south of Little America. Depending on which road you take.
Welcome to Verde Canyon Railroad - Home
Please check their website for rates and schedules.
If while you're in the Sedona Area....
Chapel of the Holy Cross
https://www.chapeloftheholycross.com
Awesome view.
Shopping in Sedona
Tlaquepaque Arts and Crafts Village
Our world famous Fanatic members Duane and Elaine Morgan (Bigwave) have their store in Tlaquepaque. So stop by the Eclectic Image Gallery and see their beautiful works of art. There are also restaurants in the village in case you get hungry.
Tlaquepaque shopping Sedona Arizona, arts and crafts village, galleries, attractions.
Outlet Stores- These are located just 7 miles south of Tlaquepaque.
Jerome, AZ 60 miles from Little America
Tourism Information for Jerome Arizona, the Mile High Town with 50 Mile Views
This is a great old mining town. Lots of quaint old shops, restaurants, museum and an old mine. There is also a haunted stop in Jerome in case you're into that sort of thing. Great views.
If you're into the Route 66... Take the drive to Hackberry. This is on Route 66 taking you about 140 miles from Little America. There is a store and a museum in Hackberry. Check out their website for all their information.
Hackberry General Store
If you're traveling west of Flagstaff you can stop at the Grand Canyon Caverns.
Grand Canyon Caverns
Tours are $14.95 departing every half hour. They do offer discounts for AAA and AARP. I have been to these caverns before and they are very interesting.
If you're in Flagstaff and don't want to travel too far there is the Lowell Observatory.
Lowell Observatory
This is less than 10 minutes from Little America. Price is $8.00.
Hours are Mon/Wed/Fri/Sat 9:00 am-9:30 pm
Tue/Thur/Sun 9:00 am-5:00 pm
Located on San Francisco Peaks just 14 miles north of Flagstaff is
Arizona Snowbowl - Flagstaff's ski area is a great place to escape the summer heat
The ski lift is only open on the weekends. So if you're staying on a little longer this might be a great option.
Grand Canyon on your own.
Grand Canyon National Park (U.S. National Park Service)
Park entrance fee is $25.00 per vehicle. There is limited parking. It is 80 miles north of the Little America Hotel.
Wupatki National Monument and Sunset Crater
Wupatki National Monument (U.S. National Park Service) 40 miles north of Little America
Sunset Crater Volcano National Monument (U.S. National Park Service) 20 miles north of Little America
Entrance fee is $5.00 and is good for both parks.
Parks hours are 8:00 am to 5:00 pm
Walnut Canyon National Monument-12 miles east of Little America
Walnut Canyon National Monument (U.S. National Park Service)
I think out of all the canyons in the area this is my favorite. It should be just awesome if the leaves are changing at the time.
Fee is $5.00 per person Hours are 9:00 am to 5:00 pm.
Meteor Crater-41 miles east of Little America
Meteor Crater
Fee is $15.00 and $14.00 for seniors which includes a guided 1/2 mile hike and the theater showing the movie "Collisions and Impacts". Closed toed shoes are required for the rim tour.
Mormon Lake is a great destination to view the beautiful mountains. Mormon Lake Lodge has a general store and a great steakhouse. Stop in and grab some grub!
Mormon Lake Lodge, near Flagstaff, Arizona offers lodging, camping, dining & cross country skiing
I think this is also a great scenic run to drive from Little America to Mormon Lake. If you wish to go to Mormon Lake and are driving at night please be on high alert for deer or elk crossing the road.
Hoover Dam
This is a great thing to see if you're in the area. Here's the link which will give you all the information (traffic, tickets for tours, parking, etc)
http://www.usbr.gov/lc/hooverdam/
I think that is about all I can come up with. If you know of something that you think the group would be interested in please PM me and I will add it to the list.
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