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The Desert View Drive portion of SR 64 is a scenic road that begins near Grand Canyon Village. Private vehicles can drive east along the canyon rim for 23 miles (37 km) to the Desert View Services Area, and the East Entrance of Grand Canyon National Park.
This popular viewpoint offers panoramic views of Grand Canyon from east to west, including several bends of the Colorado River to the east.
The historic Grandview Trail begins here. This trail is VERY steep! In the summer much of the trail is in full sun. In the winter ice and snow can make hiking treacherous. Always use caution on the Grandview Trail.
Geology is a prominent feature at any Grand Canyon viewpoint but at Moran Point three main rock groups are clearly visible.
The Layered Paleozoic Rocks represent the sedimentary rocks that make up most of the Grand Canyon's depth. The Grand Canyon Supergroup represents a significant portion of the canyon's geologic record even though it is only in isolated remnants. The Basement Rocks are the oldest at the canyon, consisting of both metamorphic and igneous rock.
Just a few minutes west of the Desert View Watchtower, this viewpoint offers a great view of the watchtower as well as panoramic vistas to the west and a view north up the Colorado River.
Navajo Point is the highest overlook on the South Rim - unless one is standing on the top observation deck of the watchtower itself. The top of the tower measures slightly higher.
The High Desert Education Service District is home to the High Desert Driver Education Program, which provides classroom and hands-on driving instruction to students in Central Oregon. Students who successfully...
Occasionally, there are student drivers who do not fit into any of the other programs, but would still like to have some instruction. Also, a student driver may have completed one of our ODOT programs, but still need...
Our goal as we move forward with the Winter Driver Education program is to keep our students and instructors safe and healthy as we provide driver training to high school students as they learn to be safe and courteous drivers.
This year I finally had the chance to organize a very adventurous road trip around Namibia, which turned out to be the most incredible one of my life so far! For several years I have been dreaming of it while seeing stunning pictures online of this fabulous African country. And all my expectations have been totally satisfied by the overwhelming beauty of nature (and the colors!!!).
The focus of this article is on Namib Desert. You can find here all info about how to plan a road trip there, where to stay, what to expect and some special tips for taking the best pictures in the desert!
You need also to be aware of the fact that a road trip to the Namib Desert can be very tiring as well: many hours driving off-road and so many things to see every day! Distances in Namibia are massive, just be ready! I personally love driving and road trips in general, so my own experience has been overall beyond amazing!
At some point, we crossed the mountain through Kupferberg Pass and to the turn off to Spreetshoogte Pass: I suggest to drive VERY slowly there! Between them, we passed by Nauchas, where there are several farms and a police station.
Then we finally reached Solitaire, a small settlement where you can find petrol, food, drinks, and everything you might need. A place to keep in mind when you are driving around that area! I have so many stories about this place, I might write another article though! ? Even if you might not need, just stop here and get some petrol and water. You will not find anything till Sesriem, which is at least 3 hours away!
SUGGESTION: you must go for the sunrise and for the sunset, you will get the best colors and you wont suffer the heat. I drove there twice indeed, one day for the sunset in Deadvlei+Sossusvlei and the other day for the sunrise on the big dunes (42 and 45).
To reach Sossusvlei and Deadvlei you have to park your car and pay for the big-jeep service, unless you have a very big jeep too. However, I have seen many people who tried to go with their 44 and getting stuck in the sand! The jeep-service is highly recommended! You pay directly to the driver once there, they will bring you to each place and pick you up again when you want (of course respecting the opening times of the park)
When I saw Deadvlei from the top of this dune, I screamed so loud! And I almost cried! I could not believe how absurd this landscape was, I simply could not believe my eyes! It looks small from the pictures but when you get there you realize everything is SO HUGE! (The trees included!)
The proposal would have enabled drive-thrus to be built, under certain restrictions, along areas of Highway 111 and Fred Waring Drive. It addressed environmental concerns, countered drive-thru oversaturation, and required design standards to be met.
Local restaurants called in to the meeting worried about the threat of competition. "I believe that the presence of corporate fast food drive-thrus would be a threat to (restaurants)," said Case Hutchinson, owner of JC's Cafe on El Paseo. "They could be put out of business."
City leaders expressed concerns that existing non-drive-thru fast food franchises would become non-competitive as a result of modifying the ban. Mayor Kathleen Kelly said, "Those franchises would seek a new location where drive-thru is permitted and we would end up with several empty structures difficult to fill."
Council members Gina Nestande and Karina Quintanilla were in favor of modifying the ban. Nestande pushed for fewer limits than what had been proposed by city staff. "We need to give our residents a choice," she said. "For those who want to do a drive-thru, they can have that option but not to go drive 5 to 6 miles to the 10 freeway."
Patrick Wood, a developer and CEO of Wood Investments, hopes to breathe new life into the Palm to Pines shopping center on Highway 111, which is currently home to a closed Chase Bank building. He was working toward putting in a new Raising Canes drive-thru. "Everybody's trying to get as much traffic in as they can and this is a huge traffic generator," Wood said.
Fees: There is a $5 fee to enter the park. The Monument Valley is NOT managed by the National Park Service. It is operated by the Navajo Nation Parks & Recreation. Other parks in the system include one of the most photographed spot on earth, Antelope Canyon in Page, Arizona.
I visited Monument Valley during my epic post grad self-discovery road trip to Arizona, Utah, and Colorado. Monument Valley has always been on my list of top places to go. I fell in love with the landscape since seeing it in Forrest Gump.
Immediately when you arrive at the visitor center, the three most iconic mesa demand your attend right fromhte parking lot. Most visitors see the mesa from here. A more adventurous tourist will take a drive and the best kinds will hike down via the Wildcat Trail.
I had a great time driving along the 17 mile road. I stopped at every major point to take a picture and to take it all in. The three main mesa are spectacular but other ones deeper into the valley are equally as stunning. I highly recommend that everyone at least do the drive.
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High Desert Driving School serves the entire Antelope and Santa Clarita Valleys. We have over 25 years experience teaching driver education and behind the wheel driver training. Pick-Up and drop off is available within our service areas. We not only instruct teens and adults to drive but have programs for all ages including those referred to DMV Driver Safety.
Episode one centres on choosing the right vehicle to go off-roading with. Given the right conditions and in the hands of expert drivers almost anything can be driven in the desert but for the rest of us, four-wheel-drive is a must. But not all four-wheel drives are created equal, and while many crossovers now come equipped with all-wheel-drive, some may not be suitable for a life negotiating soft, deep sand.
Living in the UAE, the love for the desert is not new to its citizens and residents. The adrenaline rush of driving a 4x4 through the dunes is unparalleled. Khaleej Times is bringing enthusiasts, off-roaders and adventure lovers together to experience the best the desert land has to offer. Khaleej Times Desert Drive is your opportunity to experience real driving adventure and be a part of an unforgettable experience.
After a very successful launch edition in 2019, Khaleej Times returns with the sixth edition of one of its most popular annual event, the KT Desert Drive 2024. The love for the desert is something that is in common for the UAE citizens and expats alike. The KT Desert Drive experience is a must-do in Dubai, it is NOT a desert safari where you sit as a passenger at the mercy of a driver. Instead, it provides you an opportunity to self-drive your 4X4 vehicle in a guided convoy, crossing the scenic desert dunes in the UAE, while following a track with multiple checkpoints and ample signage to ensure you are proceeding in the right direction
Your safety is of utmost priority to us and we have implemented strict health and safety measures at the KT Desert Drive keeping in mind the new normal. The annual drive is one of the most eagerly awaited events of the year and 2024 promises to be more exciting than ever.
Desert Drive 2019 is a fun filled event taking place in Dubai on the 15th February 2019. The event is ticketed and the tickets are now available. Please click on the button below to complete your registration.
Khaleej Times Desert Drive 2022 is a fun filled event taking place on 19th November 2021. The event is fully booked, however you can add your details to the waitlist and we will get in touch with you should there be any vacancies.
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