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The Colorado Plateau, the world's second largest, will be your playground for this exciting road trip for two. At Bryce Canyon National Park we're offering a one night's stay at the Bryce Canyon Grand Hotel, a special two hour guided hike/tour with a park specialist, and a collection of Bryce themed merchandise.

At Canyonlands National Park stay for two nights in the lovely "Red Cliffs Lodge" along the Colorado River at Moab, Utah. As you lounge on your own private patio you can continue as an arm chair explorer while reading your free gift publication "Canyonlands - Wilderness of Rocks".

At Glen Canyon National Recreation area you'll be treated to a two night stay at Lake Powell Days Inn and Suites in Page.  Enjoy a four hour hiking tour of the Canyon with Overland Canyon Tours (in Page, Arizona), a half-day raft trip on the Colorado River below Glen Canyon Dam with Colorado River Discovery, and an informative book/map publication package about the area.

The archaeological wonder that is Mesa Verde National Park offers 2 nights of lodging. A half-day Cliff Palace/Mesa Loop ranger-guided bus tour, 2 mornings of full American breakfast buffets, and an informative book/map publication package about the area.

In Zion National Park your one nights stay at the beautiful Best Western Zion Park Inn (Springdale, Utah).  Enjoy a half-day "Custom Explore Zion" tour with a Zion Canyon Field Institute Naturalist, and an exciting and informative merchandise/publication package about the park.

Grand Canyon Association's contribution is a souvenir package which includes two 25 oz stainless steel water bottles, two split-twig ball caps, two bandanas, and a set of trail guides for the most popular canyon hiking trails (including Bright Angel, Grandview, Hermit, South and North Kaibab).

Item Special Note

Package is for two people (at least one adult) staying in one room, providing their own airfare and ground transportation throughout. Some activities such as cliff dwelling tours, river rafting and hiking require adequate physical conditioning, skills and mobility specific to those sports/activities. The Colorado Plateau encompasses sites located in altitudes of 4,000 to 9,000 feet or more, so travelers with compromised respiratory systems should consult their physician before embarking on this trip. Bidder should be aware that parts of the package have specific blackout dates and all require advance reservations. Some locations and purveyors are only open seasonally. Participants are responsible for making their own booking arrangements.

• Bryce Canyon Grand Hotel - 1 night http://www.brycecanyongrand.com/
• RedCliffs Lodge - 2 nights http://www.redcliffslodge.com/
• The four hour hiking tour with Overland Tours in good through 12-31-2011. Please book well in advance.
• Half day Raft Trip with Colorado River Discovery good 01-01-2011 to 12-31-2011 Please book well in advance.
• 2 nights in Lake Powell Days Inn and Suites good 10-15-2010 through 04-30-2011 or 10-15-2011 through 4-30-2012. Please book well in advance.
• Far View Lodge inside Mesa Verde National Park for 2 nights, good mid April 2011 through mid October 2011
• Best Western Zion Park Inn - 2 nights

Peaks, Plateaus, and Canyons Association (PPCA) member organizations that donated to this package:
Canyonlands Natural History Association
Mesa Verde Museum Association
Bryce Canyon Natural History Association
Zion Natural History Association
Grand Canyon Association
Glen Canyon Natural History Association