p.1 #1 · Question: Monument Valley and Page in Thanksgiving
Hi Everyone,
I am thinking about taking a trip to Monument Valley and Page (Antelope Canyon, Horseshoe Bend), then to grand canyon and Sedona in the week of thanksgiving. I just wanted to know generally how is that time of the year to visit these places? Lots of snow? Also, any suggestion for a good place to stay in Page would be helpful.
The photography tour of Antelope Canyon starts at 9:30am-12pm, is that time good to see light beams in the canyon? Please advise. I will have a 4 year old kid with me too... Thanks!
p.1 #2 · Question: Monument Valley and Page in Thanksgiving
I have been in the canyon month ago. I believe I have entered it quarter to 1 pm and I have seen single light beams, double beams, tripple beams... err maybe not the last ones .
I have never seen Arizona in the snow season in person, only few photographs. Monument Valley in snow should look impressive. I envy you.
p.1 #4 · Question: Monument Valley and Page in Thanksgiving
You're unlikely to get any beams in late November. Your best shot is to go when the sun is directly overhead (11-1ish). I've been in February, and I remember seeing maybe 3 small beams that didn't hit the ground. This isn't a reason not to go though: the canyon still looks great, and there may be no one there, which is far different from the summer months when the place is jam packed. But, if your main goal is to see big beams, you're going to be disappointed.
p.1 #5 · Question: Monument Valley and Page in Thanksgiving
Thanks ajkessler... that helps... I agree, it would be much easier to visit the place at the end of november...
Generally does it snow at that time of the year in the area of monument valley and grand canyon or does it snow later in winter there? just checking in general to understand what to expect.... Thanks!
p.1 #6 · Question: Monument Valley and Page in Thanksgiving
Snow is possible in late November but not very probable and if it should snow, it won't last very long.
As for Page, there are plentiful hotels/motels. Prices are generally quite low by that time of the year. There are locally owned as well as national chains. You shouldn't have any problem finding one with wifi, continental breakfast, etc., for well under $50 a night after Thanksgiving.
p.1 #7 · Question: Monument Valley and Page in Thanksgiving
thanks cwood... what place to fly to if wanting to visit monument valley, page, grand canyon and sedona (in that order)... any suggestions? Phoenix? Las Vegas? Please let me know if there is a better alternative....
p.1 #8 · Question: Monument Valley and Page in Thanksgiving
I just did a recent trip to this area, and as for your flight question, flying into Las Vegas seemed to work pretty well. The drive to Page is pretty straight forward. No real headaches with that one. From Page to Kayenta (just south of Monument Valley) is an easy drive. I think it was like 1:45-2:00 door-to-door (Page - Visitor Center at MV). You could always look at flying into Flagstaff, but it's a bit on the pricey side.
Your light beams will probably be slim to none, with your best bet being in Lower Antelope Canyon, but in all honesty (my opinion), they really aren't all that cool. Sure, a photo or 2 of them is nice, but there is far more to shoot there than some light beams from throwing sand around (let me emphasize - that's my opinion). Having a 4 year old shouldn't be too big of an issue, unless he/she is one of those really hyper ones that is running around and screaming through the place. That probably wouldn't go over well with other visitors.
p.1 #9 · Question: Monument Valley and Page in Thanksgiving
vibhav wrote:
Hi Everyone,
I am thinking about taking a trip to Monument Valley and Page (Antelope Canyon, Horseshoe Bend), then to grand canyon and Sedona in the week of thanksgiving. I just wanted to know generally how is that time of the year to visit these places? Lots of snow? Also, any suggestion for a good place to stay in Page would be helpful.
The photography tour of Antelope Canyon starts at 9:30am-12pm, is that time good to see light beams in the canyon? Please advise. I will have a 4 year old kid with me too... Thanks!
AFAIK, Tours of upper Jackalope start on a continual basis. Lower doesn't require you to join a guide/tour, so you can roam the canyon at your own pace. (Much preferred, IMO)
I haven't posted this in a month or so, so let me spam the forum with a link to my Google Earth placemark collection. http://members.cox.net/geonerd/Canyon_Hikes.kmz you can download the file and import into the Google Earth application, or paste the URL into the http://maps.google.com search bar. As you can see, there is a lot to photograph in the area, although much involves more tromping than a 4 year old can manage. Your kid might get a kick out of touring the Glenn Canyon Dam. If you fly into Vegas, the Toadstool Hoodoos will be en route and should be within hiking range.
p.1 #11 · Question: Monument Valley and Page in Thanksgiving
The block houses are actually very spartan hostels, aimed primarily at the backpacker/budget traveler, which is fine if that is your choice. As this is now the low season, you should be able to find a more typical motel with private room, baths, wifi, etc.
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