After a post by National Geographic, Antelope Canyon was added to my bucket list and quickly sparked a spontaneous trip to Arizona. Like most of my trips – I decide on 2 or 3 things that I want to see or do. This time, it was to see Horseshoe Bend, walk through Antelope Canyon, and spend some time with family.
Day 1: I flew into Phoenix, AZ, rented a car, and drove up to Page to make it just in time for sunset at Horseshoe Bend. What an incredible view and the perfect end to the first night!
Horseshoe Bend, AZ
Day 2: Antelope Canyon is just a quick 15min drive from Page, and I took a mid-morning tour in March. The mid-morning tour made for great light in the Canyon and less traffic from the tours. It’s on Navajo land, and you’ll need a guide in order to view the Canyon, but it’s well worth it. I’m astonished at how sudden flash floods in all of its chaos can create one of the most calming and amazing landscapes I’ve ever seen.
Later in the day, I went hiking around Page after I picked up a trails map from a hotel at Lake Powell. I wish I could’ve gone on a boat tour of Lake Powell to see Rainbow Arch, but there are limited tours offered in the low-tour season.
Day 3: Bonus Day! After I found out that Zion National Park was only 1.5hrs away from Page, I added an extra day to go up and explore. Up until mid-March you’re able to drive around the Park on your own – afterwards you’ll have to use the Shuttle Service to get around. I picked up
The Narrows, Utah
a hiking map from the Ranger and chose to go to The Narrows and Angel’s Landing. FYI – the Narrows is FREEZING in March and it has a current. Since I didn’t have the right gear to go for a big hike through it… I took off my shoes, rolled up my pants and waded through the water until it got to be over 2ft deep. I’d recommend a walking stick for the Narrows to manoeuvre around the river rocks. I’d love to go back in the summer and see more of the Narrows!
Angel’s Landing is a bit of a trek with a 4 mile ascending hike – but the views are well worth it! After all of the switch-backs, you think you’ve finally reached the top – a great view and a place to rest… but there’s more. And it’s not for the faint of heart. Or people who are afraid of heights. There aren’t any railings, so I grabbed ahold of chains (some areas have none) to make my way to the top. People take turns waiting for people to come up or down the path, so it can sometimes take awhile. I’d recommend going early to avoid crowds, and bring snacks and plenty of water. The Zion Canyon is breathtaking!
There is tons to explore at Zion Canyon National Park!
Day 4: I headed down to Tucson to spend some time with family and to bike around the desert. The weather was incredible and I was able to cross all of the items off my list… and I even got the bonus of visiting a quick bit of Utah!
Wolff Adventures 