Weekend Getaways (Laughlin - Grand Canyon)

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By Rod Kunkel

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Laughlin, NV

Riverside Resort Hotel, Comedy Show, Oatman, River Boat Dinner Cruise

March 1 - 3, 2024

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Grand Canyon, AZ

Maswik Lodge,

May 24 - 26, 2024

 

 

 

2023 Recap

Thanks to everyone who attended one of the 4 weekend getaways in 2023! We enjoyed weekends in Page, Willcox, the White Mountains and Douglas. Combined, we had 44 attendees. The weather was great. We enjoyed a variety of outdoor activities (river rafting, hiking, horseback riding, race car rides) and also some indoor activities (wine tasting, restaurants). We stayed at some noteworthy properties (Huts @ Rhumb Line & Lavender Farm, Sprucedale Guest Ranch, Gadsden Hotel). Feedback from attendees indicated a good time was had by all!

 

Laughlin Weekend Getaway

Our first weekend getaway of 2024 to Laughlin is scheduled for Friday 3/1 - Sunday 3/3. The trip will feature a welcome BBQ at the house of APA members Craig & Jody Narr, comedy show, trip to Oatman, river boat dinner cruise, and all the other things that come along with a weekend in a casino town.

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Here is the itinerary:

Friday 3/1

  • ·Everyone arrives at Sun Valley Airport (A20). Sun Valley is a fly-in community about 10 miles south of Laughlin / Bullhead City. There are no landing fees at Sun Valley. And gas is very reasonably priced (currently $5.65 per gallon), so please plan on buying some gas to express your appreciation.
  • ·BBQ lunch at the home of Craig & Jody Narr. Craig & Jody are Sun Valley residents and have graciously offered to host our group for a welcoming BBQ.
  • ·Comedy show @ LA Comedy Club in Laughlin.
  • ·Dinner at a local restaurant TBD.
  • ·Overnight at the Riverside Resort Hotel.

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Saturday 3/2

  • ·Breakfast at a local restaurant TBD.
  • ·Trip to Oatman, AZ. Oatman is a historic mining town in the mountains along old Route 66. It is famous for its Wild West nostalgia, mining history, and burros that roam the town’s streets. You’ll also get to drive over a stretch of old Route 66 on the way.
  • ·River boat dinner cruise on the Colorado River.
  • ·Overnight at the Riverside Resort Hotel.

Sunday 3/3

  • ·Breakfast at a local restaurant TBD.
  • ·Return to Sun Valley Airport, leave for home.

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I’m estimating the cost (excluding lodging and some meals) to be $200 per person. That includes Friday’s BBQ lunch, ground transportation, the comedy show, and Saturday’s river boat dinner cruise. Lodging at the Riverside Resort Hotel and other meals are not included.

If interested, you’ll need to do a few things:

  • ·Contact me at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. to let me know you are interested.
  • ·Send me $200 per person to reserve your spot.
  • ·Make a reservation at the Riverside Resort Hotel. You will need to call and pay them directly. We have a group rate of $59 per night + $20 resort fee. Including 12.5% tax, that will be about $89 per night. This for a standard mountain view room with 2 double beds. You can upgrade to more desirable rooms for modest charges. This rate is also contingent on filling 10 rooms. If we end up with less than 10 rooms, rates will be higher.

Reservation deadline is Wednesday, 1/31.

 

Grand Canyon Weekend Getaway

I’m also planning our second weekend getaway of 2024 to the Grand Canyon for Friday 5/24 - Sunday 5/26.

Here is the preliminary itinerary:

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Friday 5/24

  • ·Everyone arrives at Grand Canyon National Park Airport (KGCN). KGCN is a Class D airport just south of the South Rim.
  • ·Shuttle bus into the Grand Canyon National Park. Please bring your national park pass if you have one. We’ll get around on foot and by park shuttle bus once inside the park.
  • ·Short hike / sight-seeing along Rim Trail.
  • ·Overnight at Maswik Lodge.

Saturday 5/25

  • ·Longer hike or bike ride along the Rim Trail. Options include Hermits Rest, 1 1/2 Mile House (3 miles round trip into canyon), or the 3 Mile House (6 miles round trip into canyon).
  • ·Overnight at Maswik Lodge.

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Sunday 5/26

  • ·Shuttle bus back to KCGN.
  • ·Leave for home.

I’m not collecting any money up front for this. We’ll all pay our own way as we go for meals and lodging. As we get closer, I’ll organize something for dinners both nights. There will be a small fee for the shuttle bus rides to/from the park. We’ll be on foot or park shuttles while in the park.

If interested, you’ll need to do a couple things:

  • ·Contact me at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. to let me know you are interested.
  • ·Make a reservation at the Maswik Lodge. You will need to make a reservation by phone or on line, and pay them directly. They are currently running a special for 20% off standard rates for certain rooms on these dates. Use the code STAY2 to get the 20% discount.

Reservation deadline is Wednesday, 5/15.

I hope to see you in Laughlin and at the Grand Canyon!

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