From Texas to the Grand Canyon and back

Grand Canyon is something to behold, as words don’t do it justice. It seems strange that so many people come to see a hole in the earth, but it is so beautiful.

We took the Grand Canyon Railroad to the park, our ticket also paid for park entrance fees. Also, the tour guides know the best spots for great pictures and will happily take you picture for you (free of charge).

With four kids ranging in age from 7 to 11, we did not hike into the canyon, but that will be one of the trips to be added for later years. Nevertheless, there are plenty of trails to explore at the South Rim with amazing vistas when you stop and rest. Keep a close eye on the edge, it is a steep drop. The kids enjoyed tossing snow balls into the Grand Canyon.

I was amazed at the temperature difference. We did not expect snow to be on the ground during spring break. Bring cool weather clothes as it is cooler on the rim.

The hotel and gift shop were nice spots to relax and browse around. The gift shop was packed with people and shelves, so be careful bumping into things while there.