By Lynn O’Rourke Hayes
From FamilyTravel.com
The classic road trip is always a family favorite. Here are five ideas that will encourage you to hit the open road.
Amazing Arizona
Many visitors to the heart of the Southwest are surprised by the diversity found in the Grand Canyon state. From cactus-strewn deserts and crimson canyons to swaying grasslands and towering pine forests, there is so much to see and do in Arizona. Begin your adventure in Phoenix, a sprawling metro area known as the Valley of the Sun. You’ll find world-class resorts, dozens of top-notch golf courses, scores of hiking and biking trails, and a slew of award-winning eateries. When you’ve soaked up enough sunshine, head north to spectacular Sedona, home to stunning red rock vistas unlike any you’ve seen elsewhere. Explore via more than 400 miles of hiking and biking trails that wind through a wonderland of colorful stone, forest and creek beds. Next up: The Grand Canyon. Whether you drive or arrive via the Grand Canyon Railway that gets underway in Williams, you’ll soon understand why it’s a treasured wonder of the world….