Day 1	1/9/2008	Monday evening
Location	San Francisco, CA
Hotel	The Good Nite Inn San Francisco   245 S Airport Blvd South San Francisco, CA 94080	Airport North is a full service hotel featuring 323 guest rooms and suites, in a unique garden setting, just 1.5 miles north of the San Francisco International Airport. You will find lovely accommodations, elegantly appointed with custom designed cherry wood furnishings, rich colors and a cozy lounging area for entertaining or unwinding
Distance	16 km to San Francisco
Script	Rental car pickup (Alamo) +  check in + Wine & dine in San Francisco
Things to see & visit	San Francisco Waterfront: Fisherman's Wharf, Pier 39 and Ghirardelli Square, covering about half a dozen blocks along the waterfront, constitute much of the stereotypical San Francisco image and together are perhaps the most popular things to do in San Francisco. Tourists walking here are entertained by street performers and tempted by souvenir shops and restaurants. The Golden Gate Bridge: is an engineering marvel. Not only is it one of the city's most enjoyable things to do, but it's also one of the most−photographed sights in the world. A walk on it is a must. Alcatraz: the former prison, wasn't always a place people wanted to go, but today it's one of the city's most popular sights. Reserve your tickets in advance to avoid disappointment. Union Square: one of the city's three original parks, is now a public space atop a multi−level underground parking garage and ringed with elegant shops and hotels. The Powell cable car line begins about a block away, and the theatre district is nearby. Cable Cars are often called San Francisco's moving landmark. Chinatown: expresses what Western architects thought Chinese buildings should look like. Lombard Street: the "Crookedest" Street is neither the crookedest street in San Francisco nor the steepest, but it's surely the best−known. The "crooked" section is the block below Hyde Street. No car to drive down? Take the cable car to Hyde and Lombard and walk. Coit Tower: atop Telegraph Hill offers panoramic bay and city views, and a bit of San Francisco in the 1930s preserved in its murals. On the Ocean and Bay : Sausalito, just across San Francisco Bay, has some of the best views of San Francisco in the area. Take a ferry over, browse a few art galleries and have lunch or dinner at Spinnaker, one of my favorite area restaurants. Cliff House, on Ocean Beach. has been a San Francisco standard since 1863, when the first Cliff House was built. Today's version is the fourth restaurant to stand on this spot.
Links	Goodnite Inn Hotel ; http://www.expedia.nl/pub/agent.dll/qscr=dspv/nojs=1/htid=3308 San Francisco ; http://nl.wikipedia.org/wiki/San_Francisco
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Day 2	2/9/2008	Tuesday
Location	San Francisco, CA - Sacramento, CA
Hotel	La Quinta, Sacramento downtown 200 Jibboom St Sacramento, CA 95814	Located downtown on the Sacramento River, this La Quinta Inn is adjacent to a running path and within 3 miles of the State Capitol. Guestrooms feature complimentary wireless Internet access, video-game consoles, free local calls, and premium cable channels.
Distance	141 km to Sacramento
Script	Morning ; visit Alcatraz / Lunch @ waterfront (The Spinnaker ) / A small stroll over the Golden Gate Afternoon ; spending some time in San Francisco... Idea is to get out of the city before rush hour :-) Spend some time & dine in Old Sacramento About 1,5hr drive to Sacramento.
Things to see & visit	Sacramento Blue Diamond Growers Visit Ctr, Cal Expo, California St University, Crocker Art Ms, Discovery Ms, Governor's Mansion, Old Sacramento Hist District, Railroad Museum, NBA, State Capitol, Sutter's Fort State Hist Prk, Indian Ms, Towe Ford Ms, William Land Pk.
Links	Alcatraz nps.gov ; http://www.nps.gov/alcatraz/ Spinnaker ;  http://www.thespinnaker.com/aboutus.html La Quinta Hotel ; http://www.expedia.nl/pub/agent.dll/qscr=dspv/nojs=1/htid=503 Sacramento ; http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sacramento,_California
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Day 3	3/9/2008	Wednesday
Location	Sacramento CA, - Yosemite, CA
Hotel	Cedar Lodge, El Portal 9966 Highway 140 El Portal, CA 95318	8 miles from the Arch Rock entrance to Yosemite National Park, this lodge offers a "base" for adventures in the surrounding area. Cedar Lodge guestrooms feature views of mountains and trees; amenities include cable TV with premium channels, and climate control
Distance	277 km to Yosemite
Script	Morning ; Leave Sacramento, commence a 3 hours drive to Yosemite Early noon ;  visit of Yosemite National Park ; highlights see below ; some hikes still to be defined Evening ; Sleep over in El Portal Alternative script is to hang around in Sacramento & leave for the evening to Yosemite.
Things to see & visit	Yosemite NP ; Highlights of the park include Yosemite Valley, and its high cliffs and waterfalls; Wawona's history center and historic hotel; the Mariposa Grove, which contains hundreds of ancient giant sequoias; Glacier Point's (summer−fall) spectacular view of Yosemite Valley and the high country; Tuolumne Meadows (summer−fall), a large subalpine meadow surrounded by mountain peaks; and Hetch Hetchy, a reservoir in a valley considered a twin of Yosemite Valley. Boating, camping, fishing, Glacier Point, hiking and backpacking, Pioneer Yos History Center, swimming, giant sequoias, High Country, Natural center at Happy Isles, visitor center, waterfalls, winter sports, Mountain−Sugar Pine Railroad, Valley.
Links	Cedar Lodge Hotel ; http://www.expedia.nl/pub/agent.dll/qscr=dspv/nojs=1/htid=889912 Yosemite NP ; http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yosemite_National_Park Yosemite NP nps.gov ; http://www.nps.gov/yose/ Yosemite NP ; http://www.ontdek-amerika.nl/amerika/nationaleparken/california/yosemite/yosemite.html
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Day 4	4/9/2008	Thursday
Location	Yosemite, CA - Mammoth Lakes, CA
Hotel	Quality Inn, Mammoth Lakes 3537 Main St Mammoth Lakes, CA 93546	Located 4 miles from Mammoth Mountain Lakes and Mammoth Mountain Ski Resort, this hotel is also 8 miles from Devil's Postpile. Quality Inn Mammoth Lakes’s guestrooms have coffeemakers, complimentary high speed Internet access, microwaves, and refrigerators. Amenities and facilities at this hotel include a daily complimentary Continental breakfast, guest parking and an on-site spa tub.
Distance	150 km from Yosemite to Mammoth Lakes Mammoth Lakes to Devil's Postpile is about 15 km
Script	Morning ; visit of Yosemite National Park ; highlights see below ; some hikes still to be defined Afternoon ; Drive to Devil's Post pile NM & check in in hotel
Things to see & visit	Yosemite NP ; Highlights of the park include Yosemite Valley, and its high cliffs and waterfalls; Wawona's history center and historic hotel; the Mariposa Grove, which contains hundreds of ancient giant sequoias; Glacier Point's (summer−fall) spectacular view of Yosemite Valley and the high country; Tuolumne Meadows (summer−fall), a large subalpine meadow surrounded by mountain peaks; and Hetch Hetchy, a reservoir in a valley considered a twin of Yosemite Valley. Boating, camping, fishing, Glacier Point, hiking and backpacking, Pioneer Yos History Center, swimming, giant sequoias, High Country, Natural center at Happy Isles, visitor center, waterfalls, winter sports, Mountain−Sugar Pine Railroad, Valley. Devil's Postpile NM ; Geologic Wonder Established in 1911 by presidential proclamation, Devils Postpile National Monument protects and preserves the Devils Postpile formation, the 101-foot high Rainbow Falls, and pristine mountain scenery.  The formation is a rare sight in the geologic world and ranks as one of the world’s finest examples of columnar basalt. Its columns tower 60 feet high and display an unusual symmetry.
Links	Quality Inn Mammoth Lakes ; http://www.expedia.com/pub/agent.dll/qscr=dspv/htid=17405 Yosemite NP ; http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yosemite_National_Park Yosemite NP nps.gov ; http://www.nps.gov/yose/ Devil's postpile NM nps.gov ; http://www.nps.gov/depo/ Devil's postpile NM ; http://www.ontdek-amerika.nl/amerika/bezienswaardigheden/devilspostpile/devilspostpile.html
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Day 5	5/9/2008	Friday
Location	Mammoth Lakes, Ca - Death Valley, Ca
Hotel	Furnace Creek Ranch, Death Valley Hwy 190 Death Valley, Ca 92328	Originally built as a working ranch in the 1880's and later the home of the famous twenty mule teams, the Furnace Creek Ranch today offers a complete resort complex in the heart of Death Valley National Park.
Distance	263 km from Mammoth Lakes to Death Valley west entrance 70 km from Death Valley west entrance to  Furnace Creek Ranch
Script	West entrance, Sand Dunes, Titus Canyon (entrance Beatty NV), Scotty's castle, Ubehebe crater, racetrack after that ... direction hotel @ Furnace Creek
Things to see & visit	Death Valley ; 20−Mule−Team Canyon, Artist's palette, Badwater, camping, Charcoal Kilns, Dante's View, Devil's Golf Course, Golden Canyon, Natural Bridge, Rhyolite Ghost Town, sand dunes, Scotty's Castle, Telescope Peak, Ubehebe Crater, Visitor Center, Zabriskie Point.
Links	Furnace Creek Ranch Resort ; https://www.furnacecreekresort.com Death Valley NP nps.gov ; http://www.nps.gov/deva Death Valley NP ; http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Death_Valley_National_Park Death Valley NP ; http://www.ontdek-amerika.nl/amerika/nationaleparken/california/deathvalley/deathvalley.html
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Day 6/7	6/9/2008 & 7/9/2008	Saturday & Sunday
Location	Death Valley, Ca - Las Vegas, Nv
Hotel	Bellagio, Las Vegas 3600 Las Vegas Blvd S Las Vegas, NV 89109	About 1,000 fountains dance to music and light in front of this European-style hotel set along the Las Vegas Strip; Fashion Show Mall and the Las Vegas Convention Center are within 4 miles.   Cirque du Soleil presents the aquatic-based O, a gallery hosts works by renowned artists, and several nightclubs provide live and DJ music; a 9.5-acre garden includes 5 pools.   Bellagio guestrooms and suites feature semi-canopied beds with leather headboards, pillowtop mattresses, and down comforters; bathrooms offer marble and wood vanities, bathrobes, scales, and phones.
Distance	238 km from Death Valley NP to Las Vegas
Script	Saturday morning ; Deeper discovery of Death Valley NP ; Zabriskie Point, Dantes View, Artists Drive, Devil's golf course, Bad Water,... Saturday evening ; drive to Las Vegas (about 3 hrs) ; check in ; roaming in Vegas Sunday ; And on Sunday the lord said ; thou shalt be resting ;-) ... btw it would be nuts not to use the facilities of this 5* hotel!
Things to see & visit	Las Vegas ; Air Nevada Airlines, Bonnie Springs Old Nevada, Convention Ctr, Guiness World of Records Ms, Imperial Palace Auto Collection, Motor Speedway, Natural Hist Ms, Mt Charleston Recreation area, Red Rock Canyon, the strip, University of Nevada, Wet 'n Wild.
Links	Bellagio Las Vegas ; http://www.expedia.com/pub/agent.dll?qscr=dspv&itty=new&from=m&shtl=1&htid=140596&crti=&&zz=1216309382562& Death Valley NP ; http://www.ontdek-amerika.nl/amerika/nationaleparken/california/deathvalley/deathvalley.html Las Vegas ; http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Las_Vegas,_Nevada
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Day 8	8/9/2008	Monday
Location	Las Vegas, Nv - Springdale, Ut
Hotel	BW Zion Park Inn, Springdale 1215 Zion Park Blvd Springdale, Utah 84767	Discover the Best Western Zion Park Inn, surrounded by towering red rock cliffs of Navajo Sandstone and is located 1.5 miles west of the entrance to Zion National Park and the gateway to six of the most spectacular national parks and monuments in the American Southwest. Open year-round, the Best Western Zion Park Inn features a variety of recreational options available in the local area such as horseback riding, biking, hiking and tubing down the Virgin River. Our tastefully appointed rooms are individually climate controlled and feature remote controlled television with satellite service, pay-per-view movies, HBO®, Nintendo® 64 Game System and touch-tone telephones. A restaurant, gift shop, state liquor store and guest laundry are also provided for your convenience.
Distance	86 km from Las Vegas to Valley of Fire SP 219 km from Valley of Fire State Park to Springdale
Script	Morning ; Visit of the Valley of Fire State Park Evening ; Drive to Springdale
Things to see & visit	Springdale ; bicycling, camping, escorted horseback trips, Grand Circle: A Nat Pk Odyssey, guided trips, hiking tours, Kolob Canyons Visitor Center, mountain climbing, park trails, Zion Nature Center.
Links	BW Zion Park Inn, Springdale ; http://hotels.expedia.com/hotels-detail-pid-61602.html Valley of Fire SP ; http://www.ontdek-amerika.nl/amerika/bezienswaardigheden/valleyoffire/valleyoffirestatepark.html#waar
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Day 9	9/9/2008	Tuesday
Location	Springdale, Ut - Tropic, Ut
Hotel	America's Best Value Inn & Suites, Tropic 199 N Main Highway 12 Tropic, UT 84776	Located in quiet and relaxing Bryce Valley, the Americas Best Value Inn and Suites is conveniently just moments from Bryce Canyon National Park. Fantastic views of Bryce Canyon National Park and outstanding sunrises and sunsets. We offer 65 rooms and suites to accommodate your vacation needs. Free Parking. There is a restaurant next to the Inn offering a variety of steaks, seafood, pasta, etc. They also have a great selection of beer, wines, and specialty coffee. Enjoy the evening's beautiful sunsets and perfect temperatures in a safe, quiet, and relaxing setting.
Distance	3 km to Zion NP 150 km to Tropic
Script	Morning ; Visit of Zion National Park Evening ; Drive to Tropic
Things to see & visit	Tropic ; No data Zion NP ;  park protects an awe−inspiring cliff−and−canyon landscape and wilderness. The canyons and rock formations of colorful sandstone, the hot rocky deserts, and cool forested plateaus are all the result of powerful geomorphic processes and erosion. Massive cliff walls tower half a mile above the green canyon floor. To truly appreciate the magic of Zion, one needs to walk among its towering cliffs and explore its small narrow canyons. Zion’s unique sandstone cliffs range in color from cream, to pink, to red. The Zion Canyon Scenic Drive is a 6−mile route along the canyon floor, ending at the Temple of Sinawava, where the canyon narrows and a foot−trail continues to the mouth of the Zion Narrows, a spectacular gorge with walls 12–30 meters wide and up to 300m tall. From early April to late October, a free shuttle bus serves the Zion Canyon Scenic Drive. Private vehicles can only take the road during the other months of the year. Other roads in Zion, for example, Route 9 which traverses the park from east to west, are open to private vehicles year−round. Other areas of the park also offer outstanding scenery. The eastern side of the park is served by the Zion−Mount Carmel Highway, which passes through the Zion−Mount Carmel Tunnel and ends at Mt. Carmel Junction. The eastern area’s notable features include Checkerboard Mesa and the East Temple, and one of the more popular hikes, the Canyon Overlook Trail. West of Zion Canyon, the Kolob Terrace area features the Subway, a famous slot canyon hike, and Lava Point, which rewards visitors with spectacular views of the entire area. The Kolob Canyon section, further west near Cedar City, features one of the world's largest rock arches, Kolob Arch.
Links	America's Best Value Inn & Suites, Tropic ; http://www.expedia.com/pub/agent.dll/qscr=dspv/htid=893523 Zion NP ; http://www.ontdek-amerika.nl/amerika/nationaleparken/utah/zion/zion.html Zion NP nps.gov ; http://www.nps.gov/zion
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Day 10	10/9/2008	Wednesday
Location	Tropic, Ut - Escalante, Ut
Hotel	Slot Canyons Inn, Escalante 5 miles west of Escalante Escalante, UT	Welcome to the Slot Canyons Inn in the Grand Staircase Escalante National Monument region of Utah. We are a new bed and breakfast built in 2006. Slot Canyons inn is located between Bryce Canyon and Capitol Reef National Parks on Scenic Byway 12 in Escalante, Utah. This area is considered one of the most scenic sections of the United States with majestic canyons, mountains and plateaus. The Slot Canyons Inn - Bed and Breakfast offers the finest lodging in one of the most protected environments of the United States. The skies are so clear you can often see 80 to 100 miles in daylight and the stars so bright that the Milky Way truly fits its name. The Escalante River and North Creek converge on our secluded 160 acre property. These two waterways include a two-tiered waterfall along with a private canyon and placid cool, clear waters from the highest plateau in North America.
Distance	7 km from Tropic to Bryce Canyon NP 119 km from Bryce to Escalante
Script	Morning ; Visit of Bryce Canyon NP Evening ; Drive to Escalante
Things to see & visit	Escalante ; No Data Bryce Canyon NP ; Covering 145 km², Bryce Canyon National Park is located in southwestern Utah. Despite its name, it is not actually a canyon, but rather a giant natural amphitheater created by erosion of the eastern flank of the Paunsaugunt Plateau. The result of this erosion are delicate and colorful pinnacles called ‘hoodoos’ that can reach up to 60m in height. Their distinctive pink, red, and orange hue adds to the magical quality of the landscape. A series of amphitheaters extend more than 30 km within the park. Bryce is at a much higher elevation than nearby Zion National Park and the Grand Canyon. The rim at Bryce varies from 2400 to 2700m. Most visitors tour the park using the 29 km scenic drive, which provides access to 13 viewpoints over the amphitheaters. There are also eight marked and maintained hiking trails throughout the park, all of which can be hiked in less than a day. The highest point in the park, Rainbow Point, can be reached via the scenic drive. From here, the Aquarius Plateau, Bryce Amphitheater, Henry Mountains, Vermilion Cliffs, and White Cliffs can all be seen. The park is open year−round.
Links	Slots Canyon Inn ; http://www.slotcanyonsinn.com Bryce Canyon  NP ; http://www.ontdek-amerika.nl/amerika/nationaleparken/utah/bryce/brycecanyon.html Bryce Canyon NP nps.gov ; http://www.nps.gov/bryce
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Day 11&12	11/9/2008 & 12/9/2008	Thursday & Friday
Location	Escalante, Ut - Torrey, Ut
Hotel	BW Capitol Reef Resort, Torrey Po Box 750160 Torrey, Ut 84775	This hotel primarily caters to leisure travelers and is located just 1 mile from the entrance to the Capitol Reef National Park. The hotel features views of Capitol Reef’s red cliffs and deep canyons. The hotel has an outdoor heated pool, outdoor spa tub, lighted tennis and basketball court, restaurant, fine art photography gallery, and outfitters shop.
Distance	39 km from Escalante to Grand Staircase NM 143 km from Grand Staircase NM to Torrey 20 km from Torrey to Capitol Reef
Script	Thursday morning ; Visit of Grand Staircase Escalante NM (Burr Trail, ...) Thursday evening ; Sleep in Torrey Friday morning ; Capitol Reef NP / Cathedral Valley Loop Friday evening ; Sleep in Torrey
Things to see & visit	Torrey ; No Data. Capitol Reef NP ; Capitol Reef National Park protects colorful canyons, ridges, buttes, and monoliths. About 120 km of the long up−thrust called the Waterpocket Fold, extending like a rugged spine from Thousand Lake Mountain southward to Lake Powell, is preserved within the park boundary. The town nearest Capitol Reef is Torrey which lies eight miles west of the visitor's center on Highway 24. Torrey is very small, but has several motels and restaurants. Activities in the park include hiking, horseback riding, and a driving tour. Mountain biking is prohibited in the park, but many trails just outside the park exist.
Links	BW Capitol Reef Resort, Torrey ; http://hotels.expedia.com/hotels-detail-pid-13941.html Capitol Reef NP ; http://www.ontdek-amerika.nl/amerika/nationaleparken/utah/capitolreef/capitolreef.html Capitol Reef NP nps.gov ; http://www.nps.gov/care Cathedral Valley Loop ; http://www.ontdek-amerika.nl/amerika/bezienswaardigheden/cathedralvalleyloop/cathedralvalleyloop.html Grand Staircase NM ; http://www.blm.gov/ut/st/en/fo/grand_staircase-escalante.html Grand Staircase NM ; http://www.ontdek-amerika.nl/amerika/bezienswaardigheden/index-b-escalante.html
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Day 13&14	13/9/2008 & 14/9/2008	Saturday & Sunday
Location	Torrey, Ut - Moab, Ut
Hotel	Sleep Inn, Moab 1051 S Us 191 Moab, UT 84532	All rooms with over-sized showers. Seasonal outdoor heated pool, year- round indoor hot tub. Free bike storage available.
Distance	111 km from Torrey to Goblin Valley State Park 10 km from Goblin Valley State Park to Little Wild Horse Canyon 164 km from Little Wild Horse Canyon to Moab 10 km from Moab to Arches  NP
Script	Saturday morning ; Visit of Goblin Valley State park & Little Wild Horse Canyon Saturday evening ; drive to Moab Sunday morning ; Visit of Arches NP Sunday evening ; drive to Moab
Things to see & visit	Moab ; hosts a large number of tourists every year, mostly visitors of the Arches and Canyonlands National Parks. Arches Ntl Park preserves over 2,000 natural sandstone arches in addition to a variety of unique geological resources and formations. Canyonlands Ntl Park with canyons carved into the Colorado Plateau by the Colorado River and Green River. Three major districts in this Canyonlands Ntl Park area: Island in the Sky to the north, The Needles to the south−east and The Maze to the west. In addition to these major districts there is a detached unit to the north, called the Horseshoe Canyon Unit. There have been numerous movies filmed in the area ever since, using the beauty of these parks as backdrops. The area has become a favorite for photographers, rafters, hikers, and most recently mountain bikers. Arches NP, Canyonlands Field Institute, Canyonlands NP, Dan O' Laurie Canyon Country Museum, Dead Horse Point State Park, Hole' n the Rock, Manti−LaSal Nat. Forest, river trips, sightseeing tours, Scott Matheson Wetlands Preserve.
Links	Sleep Inn Moab ; http://www.expedia.nl/pub/agent.dll/qscr=dspv/nojs=1/htid=61603 Goblin Valley SP ; http://www.ontdek-amerika.nl/amerika/bezienswaardigheden/goblinvalley/goblinvalleystatepark.html Little Wild Horse Canyon ; http://www.ontdek-amerika.nl/amerika/bezienswaardigheden/littlewildhorsecanyon/littlewildhorsecanyon.html Arches NP ; http://www.ontdek-amerika.nl/amerika/nationaleparken/utah/arches/arches.html Arches NP nps.gov ; http://www.nps.gov/arch
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Day 15	15/9/2008	Monday
Location	Moab, Ut - Blanding Ut
Hotel	Super 8 Motel - Blanding 755 S Main St Blanding, Ut 84511	This hotel is in Blanding, Utah, 70 miles from Lake Powell.   All 60 guestrooms provide cable TV, clock radios, and free local calls.   Super 8 Motel Blanding offers a spa tub, free parking, and a complimentary Continental breakfast.
Distance	50 km from Moab to Dead Horse Point SP 16 km from Dead Horse Point SP to Canyonlands NP (Island in the Sky district) 169 km from Canyonlands to Blanding
Script	Morning ; Visit of Dead Horse Point SP Early noon ; Visit of Canyonlands NP Evening ; Drive to Blanding
Things to see & visit	Blanding No Data
Links	Super 8 Motel ; http://www.expedia.co.uk/pub/agent.dll/qscr=dspv/nojs=1/htid=856033 Dead Horse Point SP (Horseshoe bend) ; http://www.ontdek-amerika.nl/amerika/bezienswaardigheden/deadhorsepoint/deadhorsepoint.html Canyonlands NP ; http://www.ontdek-amerika.nl/amerika/nationaleparken/utah/canyonlands/canyonlands.html Canyonlands NP Island in the Sky ; http://www.ontdek-amerika.nl/amerika/nationaleparken/utah/canyonlands/canyonlands.html#sky Canyonlands NP nps.gov ; http://www.nps.gov/cany
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Day 16	16/9/2008	Tuesday
Location	Blanding, Ut - Kayenta, Az
Hotel	BW Wetherill Inn, Kayenta Highway 163 Kayenta, Az 86033	Situated at the entrance to Monument Valley, this Kayenta, Arizona hotel is central to a variety of Southwest attractions. Located in scenic Kayenta, Arizona, the Best Western Wetherill Inn provides spacious, air conditioned rooms for a comfortable stay at an affordable price. Guests are near the Navajo Code Talker Exhibit and the Navajo Culture Center, and the hotel is happy to arrange tours into Monument Valley. The Best Western Wetherill Inn is a short drive from the Monument Valley Tribal Park and the Navajo National Monument cliff dwellings. Travelers will also only be a couple of hours from the Four Corners, boating on Lake Powell or hiking in Grand Canyon National Park.
Distance	76 km from Blanding to Natural Bridges NM (optional) 72 km from Natural Bridges NM to Valley of the Gods (drive through) 45 km from Valley of the Gods to Monument Valley NP 45 km from Monument Valley NP to Kayenta
Script	Early morning ; Visit of the Natural Bridges (approx 2 hrs) Before noon ; Valley of the Gods (approx 1 hr) Noon ; Monument Valley NP visit Evening ; Drive to Kayenta
Things to see & visit	Monument Valley ;  Situated on an Navajo Indian Reservation on the Utah/Arizona border. There is only one main road, U.S.163, which links Kayenta with U.S.191 in Utah. While state highways traverse the valley, the most scenic locations are within Monument Valley Navajo Tribal Park, a Navajo Nation equivalent to a national park. The twin buttes of the Valley ("the Mittens"), the "Totem Pole" (although the Navajo did not actually build totem poles), and the Ear of the Wind arch, among other features, have developed iconic status. The stark beauty of Monument Valley has formed the backdrop to many famous movies, especially westerns, television commercials, and countless music videos. Visitors can pay an access fee and drive through the park on a 17−mile dirt road. Since Monument Valley is on tribal land, it is not part of the U.S. National park system, so it is not marked on many road maps as prominently as are National Parks, and on some maps it is not marked at all.
Links	BW Wetherill Inn, Kayenta ; http://book.bestwestern.com/bestwestern/productInfo.do?propertyCode=03135 Natural Bridges NM ; http://www.ontdek-amerika.nl/amerika/bezienswaardigheden/naturalbridges/naturalbridges.html Valley of the Gods ; http://www.ontdek-amerika.nl/amerika/bezienswaardigheden/valleyofthegods/valleyofthegods.html Monument Valley ; http://www.ontdek-amerika.nl/amerika/bezienswaardigheden/monumentvalley/monumentvalley.html
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Day 17	17/9/2008	Wednesday
Location	Kayenta, Az - Page, Az
Hotel	Courtyard by Marriot Lake Powell 600 Clubhouse Dr Page, Az 86040	Sit on the dock of the bay and watching the soothing waters of Lake Powell shimmer. Take advantage of the Lake Powell Boat Tours located only minutes from the hotel. Plan a meeting or a family reunion using the hotel’s five meeting rooms.
Distance	161 km from Kayenta to Antilope Canyon 10 km from Antilope Canyon to Horse Shoe Bend 10 km from Horse Shoe Bend to Page
Script	Morning ; Visit Antelope Canyon Afternoon ; Horse shoe bend overlook & boating Evening ; Quick hop to Page
Things to see & visit	Page ; is the gateway to Glen Canyon National Recreation Area and Lake Powell. The town is perched atop Manson Mesa at an elevation of 4,300 feet above sea level and 600 feet above Lake Powell. Lake Powell is a man−made reservoir on the Colorado River and situated in some of Southern Utah's finest red−rock desert country. The lake is 186 miles long and has 1,960 miles of shoreline. There are 96 major canyons to explore though you'll need a water craft for the majority of them since access is limited because there are few roads. One of the major attractions is the Rainbow Bridge Ntl Monument (the largest natural bridge in the world at 88 meters tall and 83 meters across, formed by erosion of the sandstone by water). The Rainbow Bridge may be reached by boat and is located 50 boat miles northeast of Wahweap Marina. This Marina is located 6 miles from Page and is by far the largest marina on the lake. A stay on a houseboat can be alternative for overnights at Lake Powell Resort near the Wahweap Marina or the many hotels in Page.   Boat trips on Lake Powell, Glen Canyon Ntl Recreation Area, John Wesley Powell Memorial Museum, Rainbow Bridge NM, scenic flights, wilderness river adventures. The John Wesley Powell Museum. Glen Canyon Dam. There are tours that take visitors into the walls of this amazing dam. The Navajo NM has four hiking trails into some of the best Anasazi ruins. Rainbow Bridge is the largest natural bridge in the world. Glen Canyon Ntl Recreational Area is part of the Grand Circle, which is a collection of seven national parks, eight national monuments.
Links	Antelope Canyon ; http://www.ontdek-amerika.nl/amerika/bezienswaardigheden/antelopecanyon/antelopecanyon.html Horse Shoe Bend ; http://www.ontdek-amerika.nl/amerika/bezienswaardigheden/horseshoebend/horseshoebend.html Courtyard Inn Lake Powell ; http://hotels.expedia.com/hotels-detail-pid-21475.html
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Day 18	18/9/2008	Thursday
Location	Page, Az - Grand Canyon Village, Az
Hotel	BW Canyon Squire Inn, Grand Canyon Village 100 Hwy 64 Grand Canyon Village (South Rim), Az 86023	Located within two miles of the south entrance to Grand Canyon National Park in the town of Tusayan, this hotel is within nine miles of the park's South Rim Visitor Center. Guests enjoy an on-site bowling alley and video arcade, seasonal outdoor pool, spa tub, fitness room, and sauna; complimentary Continental breakfast is served daily.   All 250 guestrooms offer Southwestern-style decor, free local calls, complimentary dial-up Internet access with local access, double vanities, and coffeemakers.
Distance	60 km from Page to The Wave 225 kom from The Wave to Grand Canyon Village
Script	Morning ; Trying to get a permit ; if not possible we will have a break or move on to the Grand Canyon.
Things to see & visit	The Wave
Links	The Wave ; http://www.ontdek-amerika.nl/amerika/bezienswaardigheden/wave/thewave.html *** We still need a permit ; so we need to be there that day... very very early! Grand Canyon Squire Inn, Grand Canyon Village ; http://www.expedia.co.uk/pub/agent.dll/qscr=dspv/nojs=1/htid=9100/crti=1/hotel-location-map
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Day 19	19/9/2008	Friday
Location	Grand Canyon Village, Az - Kingman, Az
Hotel	Days Inn, Kingman 3023 E Andy Devine Ave Kingman, Az 86401	This two-story Arizona hotel is four miles from Northern Arizona University and six miles from the Kingman Airport.   Wireless Internet is provided throughout the inn, and Continental breakfasts are served daily, both are complimentary.   Each of the 60 air-conditioned guestrooms have one king or two queen beds and a refrigerator; local calls are free.
Distance	3 km from Grand Canyon Village to Grand Canyon NP 280 km from Grand Canyon to Kingman
Script	Visit of Grand Canyon NP
Things to see & visit	Grand Canyon NP ; The Grand Canyon is a very colorful, steep−sided gorge, carved by the Colorado River. It is largely contained within the Grand Canyon National Park, one of the first national parks in the United States. The canyon, created by the Colorado River over about 6 million years, is 446 km long, ranges in width from 6.4 to 24 kilometers, and attains a depth of more than 1.6 km. The South Rim is the most accessible part of the park and is open all year. The Hermit Road is closed to private vehicles but can be visited with the free shuttle bus from the Village. Allow at least two hours roundtrip. Views of the river at Hopi, Mohave, and Pima Points. The Desert View Drive, a 25 mile scenic one−way drive, is accessible by private vehicle. Views of river at Moran Point, Lipan Point, and at Desert View. A much smaller number of people see the Canyon from the North Rim, which lies 16 km (as the condor flies) directly across the Canyon from the South Rim. The North Rim is much less accessible. Heavy snows close the road to the North Rim from late October to mid May of each year. Even in good weather it's harder to get to. It is 354 km by car from the South Rim.   Park service Ranger Naturalist give free talk about the Grand Canyon in Yavapai Observation Center or Visitor Center. GCN IMAX Theatre at south entrance. Hiking into Canyon: ask schedule and conditions. Mule Trip into Canyon for 1,2,3 days. Tusayan Museum for pueblo excavation. Scenic Flights over the Canyon.   Kingman ; is located in Mohave County, a convenient stop on the way to the Grand Canyon. Nearby are lakes Mead, Mohave and Havasu, with year−round swimming, waterskiing, fishing and boating. The city lies on the historic Route 66 and once was a rich silver and gold mining area; several ghost towns are located nearby. (min. winter temp. 32°F / max. summer temp. 97°F).   The Bonelli House and the Hotel Brunswick/Hotel Beale. The Mohave Museum of History and Art and Locomotive Park. Grand Canyon Caverns. Grand Canyon West. Hoover Dam. The Waboyuma Peak Trail and the Cherum Peak Trail. Ghost towns located near Kingman. Chloride and Oatman. Route 66 & Powerhouse Visitor Center.
Links	Grand Canyon NP ; http://www.ontdek-amerika.nl/amerika/nationaleparken/arizona/Grand%20Canyon/grandcanyon.html Grand Canyon NP nps.gov ; http://www.nps.gov/grca Days Inn, Kingman ; http://www.expedia.co.uk/pub/agent.dll/qscr=dspv/nojs=1/htid=27308
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Day 20	20/9/2008	Saturday
Location	Kingman, Az - Palm Springs, Ca
Hotel	Caliente Tropics Resort, Palm Springs 411 E Palm Canyon Dr Palm Springs, Ca 92264	Mid-century Polynesian & Tiki Resort, custom furnished - In Palm Springs, 1 mile to the heart of the village.
Distance	390 km from Grand Canyon to Joshua Tree NP 108 km from Joshua Tree NP to Palm Springs
Script	Early wake up call ; We need to drive to Joshua Tree NP, that will take about 4 hrs! Early noon ; Visit of Joshua Tree NP Evening ; drive to Palm Springs
Things to see & visit	Palm Springs ; Discovered in 1774 by a Spanish explorer, Palm Springs was originally dubbed Agua Caliente ('Hot Water'). One hundred years later, the sleepy single−store railroad village served as a stagecoach stop. Today, it is known as 'America's premier desert resort', its warm, dry climate a favored retreat in winter. It has long been a haven to many Hollywood celebrities. Offering outstanding golf course, Palm Springs has also become a Mecca for golfers.   Gray Line bus tours, Moorten's Botanical Garden, Oasis Waterpark, Uprising Rock Climbing Center, Palm Canyon, Palm Springs Aerial Tramway, Palm Springs Desert Museum, Tahquitz Creek Golf Resort, Village Green Heritage Center.
Links	Joshua Tree NP ; http://www.ontdek-amerika.nl/amerika/nationaleparken/california/joshuatree/joshuatree.html Joshua Tree NP nps.gov ; http://www.nps.gov/jotr Caliente Tropics Resort ; http://www.tripadvisor.com/Hotel_Review-g32847-d219654-Reviews-Caliente_Tropics_Resort-Palm_Springs_California.html#
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Day 21	21/9/2008	Sunday
Location	Palm Springs, Ca - Los Angeles, Ca
Hotel	Hilton Los Angeles, Universal City 555 Universal Hollywood Dr Universal City, Ca 91608	Set on 6 hillside acres, this 23-story hotel offers complimentary tram service to Universal Studios Hollywood, which is a block away. A Metro station 2 blocks away provides a link to the rest of the city.   The Hilton’s marble-clad lobby displays museum-quality sculptures and includes a light-filled restaurant and lounge. The outdoor pool and spa tub have views of the Hollywood Hills.   All 483 guestrooms of Hilton Los Angeles/Universal City offer Suite Dreams mattresses, minibars, high-speed Internet access, complimentary weekday newspapers, video games, and in-room safes
Distance	168 km from Palms Springs to Laguna Beach 100 km from Laguna Beach to Universal City
Script	Morning ; Sun, see & fun... relaxing @ seafront :-) / Laguna Beach is a fine candidate Evening ;  Drive to LA after rush hour and settle nearby Universal Studio's
Things to see & visit	Los Angeles ; HOLLYWOOD, 10 miles NE from Los Angeles Intl Airport is the home of the world−famous movie and television industry. LOS ANGELES: Malibu, Santa Monica, Marina Del Rey and Palos Verde are high−class residential beach communities. Venice Beach is known for bikini−clad roller bladers, muscle−bound weight lifters and off−beat characters. Long Beach is a seaport with a vibrant commercial district. Laguna Beach houses a large artistic community. Los Angeles is also noted for its balmy climate, lush scenery, motion−picture and television industries, freeways, and occasional earthquakes.   Barnsdall Art Park, Hollywood & vine, Hollywood Blvd, Hollywood Bowl, Entertainment Museum, Memorial Park Cemetry Mortuary, Studio Museum, Wax Museum, Mann's Chinese Theatre, Universal Studios, Walk of Fame, Westwood Memorial Cemetry. Hollywood Boulevard. Los Angeles area: Griffith park. Los Angeles County Museum of Art. Paramount Film and Television Studios. Getty Center. TV production studios. Universal Studios Hollywood. Hollywood Entertainment Museum. Malibu, Santa Monica, Marina Del Rey and Palos Verde. Venice Beach. Long Beach. Rodeo Drive. Disneyland. Farmer's market. Hollywood wakl of fame. Huntington library, art collection and botanical gardens. Manns chinese theater.
Links	Hilton LA, Universal City ; http://www.expedia.com/pub/agent.dll?&&qscr=dspv&htid=20611&crti=7&hotel-reviews&zz=1216320860406&
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Day 22	22/9/2008	Monday
Location	Universal City, Ca - Los Angeles, Ca
Hotel	BW Airpark, LAX	Just 2 miles from Los Angeles International Airport, this hotel is 9 miles from downtown and 5 miles from ocean beaches.   The hotel offers an outdoor pool, daily complimentary Continental breakfast, and complimentary scheduled airport shuttle service.   Best Western Airpark Hotel LAX Airport rooms feature complimentary wireless Internet access, microwaves, and refrigerators.
Distance	Universal Studio's is at walking distance from the Hilton...
Script	Full day @ Universal Studios
Things to see & visit	Universal Studios!
Links	BW Airpark, LAX ; http://www.expedia.nl/pub/agent.dll/qscr=dspv/nojs=1/htid=15494 Universal Studios ;
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Day 23	22/9/2008	Tuesday morning
Location	Los Angeles, Ca - LAX, Ca
Script	Outbound flight to Belgium