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Show SPRING BREAK DESTINATIONS THE BEST TRIPS FOR ALL BUDGETS imp low La Jolla, Calif. $1,000 Four days in La Jolla , Calif. DAY ONE: Fly into San Diego (flights start at $242) and check into the Travelodge in La Jolla ($61/ night). After you're settled, head a couple blocks to the beach to feel the sand between your toes, the sun on your skin and the water wash over you. DAY1WO: Early riser? Wake up to enjoy the sunrise on the beach and pick up your surf and paddle boards from Surf Diva ($25/$40 for half day) to catch some waves. When you're successfully tuckered out, head to George's At The Cove for rooftop patio dining (entrees $25 to $35) and watch the sunset in style. DAY THREE: Head north of town to Torrey Pines State Natural Reserve ($10 entrance fee) to walk along the bluffs overlooking the Pacific. While walking along the bluffs keep your eyes out for whales and dolphins that frequent the area. DAY FOUR: Meet up with San Diego Bike and KayakTours for their kayak tour of the Seven Caves ($40 for a single kayak/$65 for a double). You'll paddle through La Jolla Ecological Reserve and see marine wildlife such as sea lions, leopard sharks, fish, and, occasionally, dolphins. This one's popular, so make a reservation. • rim trail.The trail goes from the village area to Hermit's Nest. You can pick it up at multiple points along the way, it's easily customizable and offers views of the inner canyon. Catch the sunset at your favorite overlook. $500 $300 DAY ONE: Pack up your car and head south to DAY ONE: With only six hours in the car ($155 gas) you'll have plenty of time to make the drive and set up camp at American Campground ($14 per night for one person, $21 for two). Don't worry about the camping part — this place is stacked with Vegasstyle amenities including a pool, showers, Laundromat, and electricity. Camping in style. Head some place fun for dinner — you are in Las Vegas, after all. Since you're only 11 miles off the Strip, put on your fancy clothes and have some fun. If you want to skip the city altogether, head straight to Red Rock Canyon and set up camp there ($7 entrance, $15 per night). Be warned — it's a dry campground, which means the privy is a vault toilet and void of showers. DAY TWO: Enjoy your Spring Break and sleep off that hangover from the night before. Grab brunch and head over to the Wetlands Nature Preserve Float the Grand Canyon Grand Canyon National Park. It's 522 miles ($200 gas), which means almost nine hours in the car. Head out early to get camp set up before it gets dark. Stay at Mather Campground ($18 per night) for quick access to the park in the morning. DAY TWO: Before hitting the river, enjoy the bounty of hiking trails Grand Canyon has to offer. Pick up Uncle Jim Trail (5 miles round-trip) from the North Kaibab parking lot. Then try out Cape Final Trail (4 miles round-trip) after lunch. Be sure to pack plenty of water, even in the spring. DAY THREE: Head to Colorado River Discovery to do a half-day river float ($89) in the canyon. Save the hassle of packing lunch for the river and pick up a Bistro bag lunch ($12.95) from Rivers End Cafe. DAY FOUR: Get to the South Rim and explore the ■ ■ Vegas Outside Erg to do some bird watching and walk the leisurely seven-mile loop. Then head to your favorite casino for dinner and some betting. DAY THREE: Break out your hiking shoes and get out of the city. Go west about 10 miles and check out Icebox Canyon. If it recently rained, there's a spectacular waterfall at the top. When you're done there, head to Red Rock Canyon for some more exploring. DAY FOUR: Head back to Red Rock Canyon for some hiking and rock climbing. Combine Knoll Trail with Oak Creek and Arnight trails for a nice moderate jaunt (3.5 miles) through the canyons and scrub. Grab some lunch and pick up Pine Creek (2.5 miles) from the parking lotto go past the Wilson Homestead. If climbing is up your alley, the rocks are made of Aztec or Navajo sandstone. The routes at Calico 1 and 2 and Sandstone Quarry will be your focus for sport climbing. Routes range from 5.0 (easy but vertical) to 5.14 (hardest). $100 Hidden gem in Utah County Pack an overnight bag and head to Diamond Fork Canyon ($25 gas), an offshoot in Spanish Fork • 4;40 • " :71.411r Canyon. You'll find Fifth Water Waterfalls and Hot Springs after a short hike (1.2 miles one way or snowshoe), so don't forget your swimsuit. When you're done at the springs, head to the Days Inn in Provo ($44) to clean up for dinner. Have your night out at Pizzeria 712 in Orem ($12-$16 pizza) and save room for dessert: a super sweet and scrumptious sticky bun ($7). Less than $50 Keeping it Local Elephant Rock, or Big Rock, is a well-known destination in Davis County. Lucky for us, it's right on the other side of City Creek. Instead of driving around the North Salt Lake refineries to pick up the trail, start at Mueller Park Trail and give yourself a challenge and approach Elephant Rock from the back through City Creek Canyon (20 miles). Depending on the weather, strap on snowshoes and gaiters to make the trek easier. If you suspect you'll be heading back after sunset, be sure to bring a headlamp. You'll start at about 5,000 feet in elevation and climb to 7,120 feet. From there, coast down to Elephant Rock at 6,200 feet. OCR consignment shop) nuT TgR@WEVID, b T@CIR[IT@9@ gCT gun- gwhg o igw-kArrug OET0 dcArdng End 11 • 2066 South 2100 East - SLC women's men's & children's outdoor travel recreationN 801.487.6393 friend us on facebook - "fun and frolic consignment shop" „.. 1 info on the web at myfunandfrolic.com call 801.487.6393 to consign or email us at info@myfunandfrolic.com |
