Our Kingly Expedition: Williams, AZ and the Grand Canyon

Since we are only 4 hours from the Grand Canyon we thought it would be a shame not to visit it. Three weeks ago we headed South after church on Sunday. The landscape is so intriguing. It changes every mile or so and you never know what is going to pop up around the next corner!

We stayed in William's, AZ Sunday night. Since we were only gone 1 night we opted to get a motel instead of tow the camper down. I had made reservations but somehow the wires got crossed and they didn't understand that there was 6 of us instead of 4. Short story is we had to find another motel. No fun when you're in a strange town and everyone is tired and hungry. It was also more complicated because we are tight wads and try to find the cheapest motels possible.

New Driver!

Eventually we found one that still cost to much but it was just as good as it was going to get! Once we got settled I took the 3 youngest and walked around the town. We had some miscommunication over what was going on or else Eldon and Makayla would have joined us but they had fun watching the Olympics.

Williams is a sweet little Route 66 town. Neon lights, live music, and lots and lots of amazing smells floating around. We found a train park and had fun there for awhile. By the time we started walking back it was dusk and Emily was sure we were lost and Michael thought we had walked 5 miles already. Nah, those two aren't dramatic at all.

Much to our delight, a train came while we were at the train park!

God's masterpiece

Monday we slept later then intended but we had no schedule so there was no need to hurry around. After loading up on sugary carbs at the motel we drove the hour North and entered the Grand Canyon at the South Entrance. Next time we'd like to enter at the North entrance since it's much less busy and views are still stunning. We walked around to several look-outs and also rode the bus further into the park. The children had more fun on the bus then anything I think! There was a pressed penny machine so like good tourists we got our souvenirs. The lines at the visitors center were long so we didn't even pick up Jr. Ranger books. We did enjoy a short video they showed as well as the wildlife and plant displays.

Eldon and I were completely wowed by the Grand Canyon in all its splendor. The children thought it was cool but were done after a few looks. We could have sat for hours soaking it all in but duty called.......

First day of school for most kids!

This is one place well worth visiting. Make it a priority and get it done if it interests you! As we were driving out we saw a huge bull elk. Sadly, we couldn't get any good pictures.