Once you cross into Arizona, the landscape shifts toward the high plateau of the Grand Canyon.
Famous for its neon signs and vintage motels like the Blue Swallow Motel .
The canyon is 277 miles long and roughly one mile deep . Eastern New Mexico - Grand Canyon - Stream 1
About 6 hours (407 miles) from the South Rim. 🏜️ Grand Canyon Arrival
Home to the Blue Hole , a 81-foot deep natural artesian spring. Once you cross into Arizona, the landscape shifts
Use I-40 West , which follows much of the Historic Route 66 .
Use the National Park Service site to check for seasonal road closures, especially if heading to the North Rim. 🏀 Note on "Stream 1" (Sports) About 6 hours (407 miles) from the South Rim
The first "stream" of this journey focuses on moving from the plains of Eastern New Mexico into the cultural hub of Albuquerque and toward the Arizona border.