Scrapbook for Peaks, Parks & Canyons

September 22 - October 9, 2004

Peaks, Parks & Canyons, September 22 - October 9, 2004, is now complete. Enjoy the picture journey and the WOW experience of tour members.

With stops to pick up tour members in PA, OH, IN, MI, IL, we were finally in the plains of midwestern US. We heard the Pony Express story in Nebraska...

Pony Express station

then we began to see the mighty Rocky Mountains near Denver, the "mile high city."

After a worship experience with the Glenwood Mennonite Church (CO), our first national park of interest was Arches National Park, Moab, Utah.

                   A brief hike in
            Canyonland and a
                delicious picnic
              supper at sunset.

A rewarding several
mile hike up and
down to Delicate Arch.

Beauty "As Far As The Eye Can See"

Aspen in full fall color in Dixie National Forest

A little fun at Denny's Wigwam

Shared refreshment - "be sure to drink lots of liquids when traveling in these western parks."

End of the day reward - a double rainbow after the storm.

The Grand Canyon, so mighty and so beautiful at sunset.

Into Navajo Land, a boat ride on Lake Powell past unique rock formations. The ride so peaceful, so cool.

Navajo Tapestry Boat Cruise

Navajo jewelry, a fine craft

The three sisters pose in front of the three sisters rock formation.

Before a hike down to the dwellings of the Anisasi, a special outdoor luncheon of local fare was served. A beautiful setting until it rained, then it snowed, then it hailed. But we still walked to the Spruce Tree House of these cliff dwellers.

The rejuvenating landscape
after a forest fire in Mesa Verde.

The natural beauty of the fall landscape on the "million dollar highway" enroute to Silverton.

Old #481, narrow gauge train arrives in Silverton on its run from Durango.

A light dusting of snow as we crossed Monarch Pass...

and, of course, snow at the top of Pikes Peak.

Leaving the mountains behind, we are soon in the flatlands of Kansas. After a visit to the boyhood home of Dwight Eisenhower,
we spend time remembering our journey as we return to our homes.

TOUR MEMBERS SAID…

“This journey to the great national parks of the America west is like no other, images to last a lifetime…a must see.”
Faye – PA

“…our expectations were greatly exceeded. We have a lifetime of memories from those days on the Grand Circle tour.”
Steve – FL

“Traveling with a Christian group made it feel like one family.”
Mildred – IN

“We expected to see from the top or outside of canyons, but to walk into and through them was breath taking.”
Joe & Betty – PA

"We saw - so much of God's majesty...
We felt – the sand and rocks beneath our feet…
We heard – the sound of thunder, water rushing…
We smelled – the fresh mountain air, the sage, the pine.
Now we are heading homeward –
To see, feel, to hear, to smell
The beauty from our own backyard,
For God is everywhere.”
Erla – PA

“This tour provided me with a closer view of the peaks, parks and canyons of the west. I feel like I just completed a continuing education course for which I am grateful.”
David & Norma – IN

“…it was great to benefit from our Park Guide to absorb his knowledge and love for the area. It was a pleasant and inspiring trip.”
James & Esther – MI

“The Lord blessed us daily and the double rainbow He placed in the sky as we passed through the storm – I want to always treasure.”
Liz – IN

“The guide’s commentary added so much; it was a wonderful tour and the little surprises and extra add to our enjoyment.”
John & Shirley - Ontario

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