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Tour the American Southwest with WRVO

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Our Canyon Country tour is sold out! Thank you for supporting the station and traveling with us.

WRVO Public Media is organizing a nine-day Discovery Tour of the American Southwest in October, 2014. This once-in-a-lifetime tour departs on Thursday, October 9 and begins in the colorful city of Scottsdale, Arizona, takes you on a journey through the visually stunning Grand Canyon, Monument Valley (the Navajo Nation equivalent to a national park), Bryce Canyon National Park, and Zion National Park.  Also on the itinerary are Oak Creek Canyon, Kaibab National Forest, and Lake Powell, ending our trip in the exciting city of Las Vegas!

Canyon Country, a WRVO fundraiser, is being arranged under the direction of long-time WRVO members Brad and Martha Boyer through their travel agency, BoyerTravel.com. Each tour fee includes a tax deductible contribution to WRVO. To receive more information about this exciting travel opportunity,click here.

More information:

This trip begins on Thursday, October 9 and lasts through the following Friday, October 17. Included in the price: roundtrip airfare from Hancock International Airport in Syracuse, NY; air taxes and fees/surcharges; and hotel transfers. This tour requires average physical activity. You should be in good health, able to climb stairs and walk reasonable distances, possibly over uneven ground and cobblestone streets.

Itinerary at a Glance:

Days 1, 2: Courtyard by Marriot in Scottsdale, Arizona; Day 3: Maswik Lodge (Xanterra South property) at Grand Canyon National Park, Arizona; Days 4, 5: Lake Powell Resort in Page, Arizona; Day 6: Zion Park Inn at Zion National Park in Utah; and Days 7, 8: Paris Hotel in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Canyon Country Brochure - WRVO & Boyer Travel