Unbelievable views, great hikes, fascinating history.

But watch out for the Elk! The day we arrived someone hit one with his car. And I had Elk Medallions for dinner that night. Coincidence?

Not wild about Elk – it’s a very deep, blood red, and a bit gamey.

We had dinner a couple of times in Tusayan at a place called Spaghetti Western. The pizzas and pasta were tasty, but not cheap.

Next time I want to hike down to the Phantom Ranch and spend a few days at the bottom.