Want You Had been Right hereSan Jose’s Denie Burgstrom and her son Blaine toured the American Southwest on a bucket listing journey that included a cease at Arizona’s Antelope Canyon. (Courtesy of the Burgstrom Household)
ARIZONA AND NEW MEXICO: San Jose resident Denie Burgstrom and her son Blaine took a two-week, “bucket list” street journey to the nice American Southwest in October that included Solvang and San Diego earlier than crossing the California border to go to Tombstone, Arizona. “My Mom is a big history buff,” Blaine says. “From there, Las Cruces, New Mexico, Roswell and then Albuquerque, which we used as a base to also see Santa Fe and Taos. Then we travelled to (Arizona’s) Monument Valley and on to Page, so we could see the enchanting Antelope Canyon.”
One of many many excessive factors was a keep on the Amargosa Lodge close to the japanese fringe of Dying Valley. “The Amargosa has a fascinating history, starting out as part of a town developed by the Borax company,” Blaine says. “Later, the near-abandoned buildings were happened upon by dancer/artist Marta Becket, who refurbished them so she could present her dance and artwork. The hotel, which is currently being refurbished again, is an adventure to stay at.”
TRAVEL TIPS: “September and October are a great time to visit the desert — not too hot and not too cold, and the colors are amazing. Antelope Canyon is on protected Navajo land and accessible by guided tour only. The indigenous guides are informative and fun and provide many great photo ops. Be prepared for a 20-minute bumpy ride to the canyon, which takes about an hour to walk through. Be sure to book excursions early.”
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Initially Printed: December 30, 2024 at 6:30 AM PST
