Part V: Conclusion to the 2022 Winter Road Trip

 Part V: This section will cover the areas traveled on US-89 from Flagstaff to Bitter Springs, and then US-89A to sights such as the marvelous feat of engineering over the Colorado River--Navajo Bridge.  

On the way we saw beautiful scenery such as Echo Cliffs, Lee's Ferry, Vermilion Cliffs National Monument, the LeFebre Grand Staircase Overlook, and finally overnighted in Fredonia Arizona.  The final day saw us go through Kanab Utah  to Mt Carmel Junction at the eastern entrance to Zion National Park and to our home on the Virgin River in Rockville Utah--within sight of Zion.  Following are some pictorial highlights of this last part of our winter road trip.

February 26 > 27: Visit to Prescott Arizona.

After visiting with our kids near Tucson Arizona we traveled north on I-17 from Phoenix Arizona toward Prescott.  The night of the 26th we camped at a wonderful Rest Stop near McGuireville Arizona which is close to the turnoff to go toward Prescott and Fort Verde.  We had a glorious sunset over the desert and the next day drove to Prescott which is truly a historic and beautiful town.  It's main square--around Whiskey Row--is a treasure trove of Old West Saloons, boutiques, art stores and its great courthouse, that is a MUST SEE !!  Below are some photos from our visit to Prescott and nearby Dewey-Humbolt.

The Town of Dewey-Humbolt near Prescott--a truly cute little western town.

(Below) The sunset seen over the western sky from our overnight rest stop near McGuireville Arizona.

Prescott Arizona > February 27, 2022:

Some of the famous boutiques, art stores and shops on Whiskey Row on the town square in Prescott.

 

February 27 > Fort Verde and Montezuma Castle:

 

Fort Verde - where the US Army was stationed to "control" and chase down the Yavapai Apache.

Flagstaff Arizona and a stopover at a great Mexican Restaurant on our way north toward the Grand Canyon and the Navajo Bridge.

Navajo Bridge near Bitter Springs on US-89A and views of Echo and Vermilion Cliffs
on our way home to Rockville Utah via Fredonia Arizona to Zion National Park.

Below on right are the Echo Mountains near Bitter Springs and the pedestrian walk at Navajo Bridge.

LeFevre Overlook to the Grand Staircase of cliffs named by Powell many years ago - seen on our way 
home to Rockville Utah.  There was snow over the Kaibab Plateau near Jacob's Lake.

Thanks for coming along on our trip.  Remember, I have many more pictures on my Facebook and Instagram accounts.

Robert Ford - website: geobobford.com