5 years ago my husband & I took an early retirement. Of course I had a bucket list of places I had to see. The Grand Canyon was one of them. We bought a 5th wheel & took a trip right across our beautiful country. Went from Connecticutt to California & back to Ct the southern route. If anyone has a little adventure in their heart this is the trip to take. We took our time & saw what a beautiful country we have. Favorites, Bryce Canyon in Utah, Yellowstone, Yosemite. Digging for Opals, We took a helicopter ride over the Canyon. Loved loved it. Took a parasailing trip ovr the turtles in Aruba. My advice, don't think just do it. We have since purchased a 2nd 5th wheel & we are still traveling. If your traveling in a 5th wheel or bus you get to see sooo much more. Now we don't travel as much becasue we purchased a manufactured home in florida on the Caloosahatchie river. I quilt every day & have met many quilters. Learned lots of things from these talented quilters!