by Melanie McManus | Apr 12, 2019 | Arizona, Arizona Trail 2019, Hiking, Trail Journals, United States
Another frigid night, preparing for the trek to Tusayan. But I used my system with the emergency bivvy and I stayed warm all night — and no moisture on my quilt! Quick note: I’ve heard planes almost every night on this trail, but tonight the planes and helicopters...
by Melanie McManus | Apr 13, 2019 | Arizona, Arizona Trail 2019, Hiking, Trail Journals, United States
Got up today ready to catch the first shuttle to the Grand Canyon at 8 a.m. First, I got a sandwich for lunch at a local cafe. It was $9. Ouch! A motel employee said everything in town is overpriced because of the GC. He said the local McDonald’s is the...
