Northern Arizona has lots of surprises and we did not know, like many others, that there are 12,000-foot (3,657 m) mountains in the area!
Sure, Arizona is about a whole lot more than just desert without trees...
We're so glad we selected a scenic route, going from Grand Canyon Village to Sedona, in order to see this magnificent tall Humphreys Peak at Elevation: 12,635' (3,851 m).
Looking at the ►you can follow the route we took from Grand Canyon National Park, southbound.
Following the 180 which leads to Flagstaff and you see Humphreys Peak just above Flagstaff.
Just took this off Mapquest.com's site for: Village Loop Dr, Grand Canyon, Arizona, 86023.
Taken from Flickr which shows you Humphreys Peak, as seen from I-40.
Sure, Arizona is about a whole lot more than just desert without trees...
Following the 180 which leads to Flagstaff and you see Humphreys Peak just above Flagstaff.
Just took this off Mapquest.com's site for: Village Loop Dr, Grand Canyon, Arizona, 86023.
So San Francisco Mountain was once about 16,000-20,000 feet (4,876-6,096 m).
It is also Arizona's only strato-volcano.
Kaibab National Forest ←click it for more info.
You can see where we came southbound, via the 180...
You see how the 180 passes by Red Mountain before it reaches San Francisco Moutain.
Indeed, the Coconino National Forest is one of the most diverse National Forests in the country!
Keeping in mind, that all the time we are driving at an elevated level!
Hope you enjoyed this ride...
Related links:
{Maswik Lodge & Grand Canyon Flora & Fauna} | previous post by me
{Our Dinner at the 1905 El Tovar Hotel | Grand Canyon National Park Lodges} | previous post by me
{Hiking Part of Bright Angel Trail, Grand Canyon} | previous post by me
{Grand Canyon South Rim Motorcoach Tour} | previous post by me
{Riding the Grand Canyon Railway} | previous post by me
{1881 Williams, Arizona - Gateway to Grand Canyon & Wild West} | previous post by me
really beautiful area. besides flying in to phoenix for a weekend, i've never been to arizona.
ReplyDeleteDearest Theresa,
DeleteWell, we only had been flying into Phoenix for the 3rd time and had no idea that the north would be this breathtaking! We want to go back again...
Hugs,
Mariette
Hola amiga querida !! que gran paseo ,, lindas fotos.. y a seguir disfrutando de esas caminatas
ReplyDeletebesos
Dearest Angélica,
DeleteGlad you enjoy it and you know what, mountains make us happy and let us think very fondly of your lovely country of Chile...
Hugs,
Mariette
Dearest Mariette; Great drive through Arizona♡♡♡ Beautiful captures of Humphreys Peak and happy for you two being blessed with fine weather during the trip. Your ray shots are great, especially the closing picture is WONDERFUL♪♪♪
ReplyDeleteSending Lots of Love and Hugs from Japan to my Dear friend in America, xoxo Miyako*
Dearest Miyako,
DeleteThank you for joining us on this leg of the journey. It was quite an enjoyable experience and the weather was super. Right after we flew back they had terrible flooding in the Phoenix area...
Hugs and love to my Japanese friend.
Mariette
Dearest Mariette,
ReplyDeleteit really must be a huge area ........so much to see!
Thank you for more so interesting pictures!
Wishing you a wonderful and happy weekend,
Love and hugs
Claudia
Dearest Claudia,
DeleteYes, almost each state in the USA is huge and it takes you quite some time for getting to see it all. We will be back though.
Glad you enjoyed it and wishing you also a happy weekend.
Hugs,
Mariette
Wie wunderbar auf Bildern mit euch zu reisen.
ReplyDeleteBerge sind schon was besonders Schönes. Doch es gibt in der Wüste Arizonas bestimmt auch viel zu entdecken.
Die Sonnenstrahlenbilder sind sehr schön.
Liebe Grüessli
Julia
Liebe Julia,
DeleteJa, die Wüste ist auch ganz besonder und darüber mehr in meine letzten Beitragen über Arizona. Also bekommst du auch davon etwas mit. Danke für das mitreisen und ich schicke dir noch Sonnenstrahlen mit rüber zum Wochenende.
Liebe Grüsse,
Mariette
Liebe Mariette,
ReplyDeletees ist wunderschön, euch zu begleiten.
Alles Liebe
Elisabeth
Liebe Elisabeth,
DeleteJa danke und es freut mich um es so für euch zu tun.
Liebe Grüsse,
Mariette
Dear Mariette,it's always a joy reading your posts and seeing your wonderful pictures!
ReplyDeleteThe area is amazing!Beautiful nature!!Thank you for sharing!
Have a lovely weekend!Hugs!
Dimi...
Dearest Dimi,
DeleteThank you for traveling along and glad you enjoy the area too.
Wishing you a lovely weekend and sending you sunshine across the ocean.
Hugs,
Mariette
Wat een mooie tocht, het Amerikaanse landschap stal mijn hart de eerste keer dat ik er doorheen reed. Zo afwisselend en zo anders dan ons vlakke landje. De I-pad maakt overigens ook prachtige foto's.
ReplyDeleteBeste Marianne,
DeleteJa, het was een uitzonderlijk mooie tocht en meer dan wat we verwacht hadden. Nog een keer teruggaan voor Sedona, dat laat ik jullie als volgende zien. Ja, in geval van nood maakt de iPad zeker goeie foto's.
Liefs en fijn weekend!
Mariette
Prachtig Mariette. Erg leuk om zo met jullie mee te kunnen reizen en dit stukje van de wereld te zien. Dank je wel! Lieve groet,
ReplyDeleteBeste Willy,
DeleteDank je en blij dat na het prachtige Frankrijk, Normandië reisverhaal van jou, je ook hier mee kunt genieten.
Liefs en fijn weekend.
Mariette
Hello dear Mariette,
ReplyDeleteWhat a place! The USA has fabulous landscape and Humphrey's peak is certainly not the least.
You have taken some magnificent shots so much so I can nearly feel I am there!
Keep well and enjoy your weekend!
Dearest Noushka,
DeleteWe both were so surprised and impressed by this beauty. Glad you felt to have been included in this trip... Certainly love to share this.
Happy weekend to you as well.
Hugs,
Mariette
It looks fantastic. Beutiful places for sure.
ReplyDeleteDearest Daniela,
DeleteToo bad this is at a 30 hour one-way drive from our home or else we would love to go there often!
Happy weekend and hugs,
Mariette
What a great ride with beautiful scenery! I love the photo of Red Mountain Volcano. It sure looks unusual and really spectacular! I also love the last photo. The sun rays look very beautiful.
ReplyDeleteHappy Friday and have a great weekend!
Dearest Tamago,
DeleteIt sure was a great ride, full of surprises and so much to see. the sun rays are an unexpected iPad magic!
Hugs and happy weekend to you.
Mariette
Dear Mariette,
ReplyDeleteThat is a scenic drive that you have taken on your way to Sedona! I have been that way before and I know it is very rugged with a diverse landscape. Once, we took that drive at night during a meteor shower and it was amazing to see the meteor's falling in the wide open skies. Arizona is such a magical place and Sedona is one of the most beautiful places there. You certainly had a beautiful vacation!
Hugs xo
Karen
Dearest Karen,
DeleteYes we did, thanks to Internet we can look up such routes and than go! We loved the diverse landscape very much, a joy to drive. You were fortunate for watching that meteor shower at night.
Next post will be about Sedona area, when we took again the most scenic routes going there and we will be back to visit it for several days.
Hugs and happy weekend to you,
Mariette
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ReplyDeletePaisagens maravilhosas!!!!
Bom fim de semana!
Beijinhos do Brasil.
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Dearest Inês,
DeleteYou are right, Arizona is a marvelous state with such great nature!
Happy weekend to you as well.
Hugs,
Mariette
Beautiful scenery along your way, dear Mariette!!! I didn't know about the volcano!!!
ReplyDeleteLooking forward to reading your next post about beautiful Sedona!!!!
Have a nice weekend!!! Many hugs!!!!
Dearest Marie-Anne,
DeleteOh, absolute beautiful scenery and quite interesting with Humphreys Peak being the only strato volcano in Arizona, and we had not idea about that cinder cone volcano of Red Mountain! So we learned a lot on this trip and I do love to share that.
Wishing you a lovely Sunday, here it still is afternoon and we have tea right now...
Hugs,
Mariette
Beautiful country! Thanks for stopping by to visit and leaving a thoughtful comment about my Queen visitor.
ReplyDeleteDearest Sarah,
DeleteWell, if one loves nature in all its splendor one can only marvel, be it some unusual mountains in Arizona or your lovely photos of the rare Queen Butterfly in your Texas garden.
Happy weekend to you!
Hugs,
Mariette