summer travel, suggestions?

[threeplusfire]

So one of my favorite people is getting married and I'm driving out to California in June to celebrate. On the way out there, we're going to spend Mike's birthday at the Grand Canyon because he's wanted to see it up close for years. Also, it is pretty cool and I haven't been there is more than twenty years. It will nicely break up the trip too.

There is absolutely no way I'm getting on that clear observation deck. No, no, no. My stomach clenches in terror just writing that sentence.

(Also, driving to the Grand Canyon means I don't have to take the trek down I-10, going through both Laredo and LA. This is okay by me!)

For the trip back, we're trying to find some point of interest to stop at and break up the long drive back. Somewhere in New Mexico seems likely. Maybe Los Alamos? Or Roswell?

Comments

[brienze.livejournal.com]

I've never been to the drive-thru states between here and California, but I have a friend who lives near Santa Fe, and says it's a great place to visit. Lots of arts, architecture, history, and pretty scenery. I can get his recommendations for restaurants if you decide to go there... Hatch on everything, and at least one place that's been on Diners, Drive-Ins, and Dives.

[tsarina.livejournal.com]

Mmmm Hatch peppers on EVERY FOOD. It's like a dream, a delicious dream.