Gah, this place is awesome. If you love to indulge in being a tourist, this is the place to go to shop. Dining and sweets are available as well-all with a great atmosphere.
The hike in and out- even if you don't get lost-is super demanding physically. Take your time and utilize the cairns (thank you anonymous cairn placer/maker). Every corner has a breathtaking vista which I've allowed to alleviate any pains acquired from a full 50L pack, new boots, and the steep inclines and descents. (The hike is beyond worth it, I suggest preparing physically for more than 2 days prior to hiking)
If rain is in the forecast-get to higher canyon grounds or wait it out. You'll be traversing slabs of rock that are impressively slick while wet and flash flooding is common.
All in all, don't forget food & fuel, moleskin, tons of water (my friend and I brought 13L worth) as well as water purifying options, and diverse clothing (it got cold and windy at night) We didn't need/use tents and we parked our car at the med center then hiked the road in (4.5 miles)- it's super sketchy, sandy terrain (the East entry).
The permits have to be purchased in Page, AZ and are $12 per person per night as of May 2014. Take time, if you can, to enjoy Page-the dam is awesome and the city is peculiarly busy all of the time.
If you're not physically fit, this trail is not suggested.
If you don't have any back-country experience, you may want to reconsider this as your first undertaking. The canyons often evolve as a result of flash flooding, rendering maps unreliable after a few years.
This is an affordable slice of heaven in the hip and happening Page, AZ
This site is INCREDIBLE.
The archeological aspects, alone, are reason enough to visit but what was really awe-inspiring was the expansiveness of the sky and Great Plains. You're able to see weather phenomenon I've never experienced elsewhere in my life. It is beautiful and I would go back in a heartbeat. (Prepare yourself for wind! && Bring a camera!)
The best woods in the city.
Some great views of Cincinnati! The woods are beautiful, too.
Take a couple of elevators to the observation deck and get an epic 360 of the city.
This is a fantastic fine dining restaurant. Bellevue is quaint with lots of small shops and Virgils, though small, packs a powerful punch with their dishes.
The fried green tomatoes are incredible.