Grand Arizona Creation Tour
Come along as we will investigate the truly awesome handiwork of God in northern Arizona, interpreting from a biblical, creationist, and catastrophist viewpoint.
We will be studying the archaeology, biology, geology, paleontology, and human culture of the area from the perspective of the Genesis account of Creation and and the judgment of the Flood of Noah.
Day 1 Our adventure begins in Phoenix, AZ. A luxury motorcoach will pick us up at the airport and take us to our base, Flagstaff, a beautiful mountain community nestled at the bottom of the San Francisco Peaks.
Time and weather permitting, we will attend an evening program at Lowell Observatory in Flagstaff where the former planet Pluto was discovered.
Day 2 Meteor Crater is our first stop. A park guide will lead our hike along the rim of this meteorite impact site, a giant bowl-shaped cavity that is nearly a mile across and over 550 feet deep!
After a visit to the Meteor Crater Museum, we’re off to Petrified Forest National Park. We’ll stop at the Painted Desert Visitor Center and then continue on the 28-mile road through the park.
We will stop at overlooks and short trails as we enjoy long-distance vistas of the Painted Desert’s layers of blues, purples, and grays that were created by iron, carbon, manganese, and other minerals.
After a visit to the Meteor Crater Museum, we’re off to Petrified Forest National Park. We’ll stop at the Painted Desert Visitor Center and then continue on the 28-mile road through the park.
We will stop at overlooks and short trails as we enjoy long-distance vistas of the Painted Desert’s layers of blues, purples, and grays that were created by iron, carbon, manganese, and other minerals.
Some sites along the road offer unbelievable views of petroglyphs etched in stone. We’ll hike the Crystal Forest Trail through countless huge petrified logs that hold amethyst and quartz crystals. We will also stop at the Rainbow Forest Museum and Jim Gray's Petrified Wood Company.
Day 3 Activities begin at Walnut Canyon Visitor Center. We’ll hike the Island Trail that takes us along the overhanging cliffs past rooms that were dwelling places of the Sinagua Indians (“people without water”) over 800 years ago.
Then we’ll head for Wupatki and Sunset Crater Volcano National Monuments where we’ll take the 35-mile loop road observing the dramatic geological changes that were caused by volcanic and tectonic activity, transforming the landscape from desert to mountain in such a short distance and creating great biological diversity in the area.
We’ll stop at the visitor centers, hike across lava flows, climb up a cinder cone, and see ancient ruins of the puebloan people.
Day 4 We will spend the day at the Grand Canyon, the most magnificent of the seven natural wonders of the world. The overwhelming views we will see are a testimony of the mighty power of our Lord and Creator! On the way, we’ll stop at a Navajo Indian trading post and see a spectacular view of the Little Colorado River Gorge.
In Grand Canyon National Park, our motorcoach will take the South Rim Drive, stopping at breathtaking overlooks and fascinating places such as Desert View, Tuscayan Ruin and Museum, Grandview Point, Mather Point, and Yavapai Point Observation Station. Then, we'll explore Grand Canyon Village with its historic buildings and points of interest best seen by walking. We’ll also look for the California condor, one of North America’s largest and rarest birds.
In Grand Canyon National Park, our motorcoach will take the South Rim Drive, stopping at breathtaking overlooks and fascinating places such as Desert View, Tuscayan Ruin and Museum, Grandview Point, Mather Point, and Yavapai Point Observation Station. Then, we'll explore Grand Canyon Village with its historic buildings and points of interest best seen by walking. We’ll also look for the California condor, one of North America’s largest and rarest birds.
Day 5 We will return to Phoenix by motorcoach for our flight back to Orlando, crossing the Sonoran Desert and driving through Sedona, AZ, a city famous for its towering red rock formations and voted "the most beautiful place in America" by US Weekend magazine.
PLEASE NOTE:
Participants should be able to hike short distances easily. It is very important that children demonstrate the ability and willingness to follow adult instructions and also be physically able to keep up with the group throughout the five days.
Minimum number: 25
Maximum number: 40
Minimum age: Nine years or fourth grade due to activities planned for the five days.
Cost: Cost varies for children and adults, depending on number in room (see registration form). Cost includes creation tour guides, roundtrip motorcoach transportation, motorcoach driver and tips, snacks and water on motorcoach, hotel accommodations, most meals, all entrance fees, gratuities, and educational handouts.
To begin your adventure, select a date. Our Grand Arizona Creation Tour is usually scheduled on Monday through Friday during the summer. To visit our website calendar and check for available dates or currently scheduled trips, click here.
CONTACT MERILEE CLIFTON at 407-331-3427 or sciencepartners@cfl.rr.com with any questions.
Participants should be able to hike short distances easily. It is very important that children demonstrate the ability and willingness to follow adult instructions and also be physically able to keep up with the group throughout the five days.
Minimum number: 25
Maximum number: 40
Minimum age: Nine years or fourth grade due to activities planned for the five days.
Cost: Cost varies for children and adults, depending on number in room (see registration form). Cost includes creation tour guides, roundtrip motorcoach transportation, motorcoach driver and tips, snacks and water on motorcoach, hotel accommodations, most meals, all entrance fees, gratuities, and educational handouts.
To begin your adventure, select a date. Our Grand Arizona Creation Tour is usually scheduled on Monday through Friday during the summer. To visit our website calendar and check for available dates or currently scheduled trips, click here.
CONTACT MERILEE CLIFTON at 407-331-3427 or sciencepartners@cfl.rr.com with any questions.
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