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See the Colorado River…From the Bottom of Grand Canyon!

Joe Holman — Fri, 23 Jul 2010 02:28:19 +0000

Ever wanted to go to the bottom of Grand Canyon? You can hike down, you can take a mule down, or you can jump. But did you know that there is a road that you can drive down to the Colorado River? Well, there is; one. One road in the entire 277 river mile length of Grand Canyon! Diamond Creek Road winds down through every sedimentary rock layer and slices through the Vishnu schist of the inner gorge, ending on a sandy beach a few feet from the river itself. If you’ve ever wanted to look “up” at the canyon, this is your chance. Climb aboard my time machine… and you’ll be transported back in time to rock that was formed 1.7 billion years ago. The trip down is beyond description. At the bottom we enjoy a picnic lunch while the river flows by. There is time to explore, hike, or just contemplate the stunning beauty. Check out the tour here!

Best Testimonial I’ve Ever Received!! Thanks Bill and Mayra!

Joe Holman — Fri, 09 Jul 2010 04:44:15 +0000

Joe,

We wanted to add our comments to your testimonials; every one expresses our own enthusiasm with this experience. We signed up for a Jeep tour expecting to see some interesting back country and maybe get a little history of the area, but never expected to receive the Royal Treatment. For all you who are thinking of going to Sedona, you have not even scratched the surface until you go on Joe’s tour! He is an unabridged encyclopedia of fascinating knowledge, from Indian medicines, culture, lore and history, to geology, to American southwest history, science, and so many more subjects, all told in a captivating story superior to oracles of any age. The Jeep tour was excellent, but the finest part was being mesmerized by Joe’s stories, woven together and transported back in time until I was practically hearing dinosaurs and Apaches in the brush, and thinking that perhaps I might go up and visit with the settlers this evening. This dusty, common-looking man is NOT common. I have spent many years in university classrooms and have never been as mesmerized as when I sat bumping along over rocks in Joe’s old Jeep. Don’t go to Sedona unless you see him. Thanks, Joe! We’ll be back for Chapter 2!

Bill and Mayra Carpenter
Las Vegas, NV

7/8/10

Grand Canyon North Rim To Open This Weekend!

Joe Holman — Thu, 13 May 2010 23:51:13 +0000

The North Rim of the Grand Canyon will finally reopen after seven months of closure. Each year the North Rim closes on October 15th and reopens on May 15. Highway 67 will reopen by 7 a.m. Saturday morning and Ranger programs will begin that afternoon. Grand Canyon Lodge and Grand Canyon Trail Rides will also begin their summer operations. the Visitor Center, campground, and backcountry permitting office, along with the Grand Canyon Association bookstore will all open at 8 a.m. The summer really gets into swing at the Grand Canyon when the entire park is open, and that starts this weekend!

We know every year when the “season” begins with the opening of the North Rim. The North Rim is further from the river than the South Rim, and is over 1,000 feet higher in elevation. Views and hiking are spectacular. Don’t miss out on this seldom visited view of one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World! For more information and reservation phone numbers visit http://www.nps.gov/grca/index.htm

New Series!

Joe Holman — Fri, 29 Jan 2010 04:01:12 +0000

I will be posting a new series of articles derived from assignments in an anthropology of religion class I am currently taking. This includes magic, witchcraft, ritual, and “modern” religion. I hope you all enjoy this new series. It will be a bit technical because this is a collegiate anthropology course as opposed to my more “off-the-cuff” musings. Here we go!!

New tour to the historic Hopi villages

Joe Holman — Mon, 18 Jan 2010 02:37:55 +0000

We have added a spectacular tour of the historic Hopi villages. The homeland of the Hopi is steeped in history and culture. We will visit all three mesas and walk through some truly extraordinary villages. You will get to meet the Hopi people and learn about their culture on a personal level. Climb aboard and have the experience of a lifetime! Historic Hopi Villages

New page and pics

Joe Holman — Wed, 15 Jul 2009 22:59:42 +0000

I’ve just added a new page- Grand Canyon River Trip. This page has dozens of pictures taken on a two week dory trip down the glorious Colorado River. Check ‘em out!

Tours coming soon

Joe Holman — Wed, 15 Jul 2009 22:02:21 +0000

I have been spending some time designing possible tour itineraries. Grand Canyon is the obvious, while Bryce and Zion are definate possibilities. Local Sedona tours are always popular, but I want to be different from the rest. Any comments, suggestions, or questions are welcomed. Let me know what you would like to see in an Arizona tour company.

Fee-Free Weekend!

Joe Holman — Wed, 15 Jul 2009 21:06:39 +0000

For those of you who don’t know, this weekend, July 18 and 19, is fee free in all of our national parks! This promotion only includes the park entry fee. All other fees, like camping fees, will still apply. Take advantage of this wonderful promotion from our National Park Service.