You are going to LOVE Canyon de Chelly. Are you staying at Chinle or camping near the canyon? By the way, I heard there was snow in Grants yesterday, (we got quite a bit up here in Colorado), but I imagine it will be gone by the time you go through. If you have the time, the road through Zuni is amazing and you are allowed to take pictures there if you purchase a permit for $5.00 or so. The Malpais is interesting and not something you see in photos every day. If the wildflowers are blooming, the black lava flows make an incredible background. El Moro is also on the way - if you have time to stop, see if the kids can find the "lady in the rock". She's amazing and looks as if she is carved.
Chaco Canyon is always wonderful. The road in is a little rough, but well worth the trip. Just remind the kids to watch for rattlesnakes. They are beginning to wake up about now.
I used to live in New Mexico and loved every minute of it. My youngest son is going to school in Arizona now, so we've done a lot of exploring. Your kids are going to have a great adventure and will remember this trip for a long, long time.
Have fun! (And be glad you are as far south as you are - just looked outside because the rain has stopped here - and found we have about 3 inches of snow already on the ground, with more coming down fast) |
