Tampa Mayor Bob Buckhorn, left, recently gave U.S. Sen. Bill Nelson a tour of the newest section of the Cigar City's Riverwalk, which is funded partly by a federal government grant Nelson helped the city get.en. Bill Nelson shares a moment with Florida resident Annette Zeisler, a 91-year-old World War II Navy nurse who recently traveled back to Washington, D.C., where she had been stationed. She visited the memorial to all those who served, including her brother and the man she married after the war.
Budget a week or more for a driving trip around the Grand Canyon, though it can be done more quickly. Many visitors plan a week touring the canyon itself, but this route takes you through small towns, Native American lands and past Western scenery, so there are plenty of side trips along the way to add to your itinerary.
Scenic Overlooks and Experience. You can take the Desert View Scenic Drive from either Grand Canyon Village (West Side) or from the Desert View East Entrance. If you are coming from Flagstaff, we suggest entering from the East Entrance.It is a beautiful scenic drive past San Francisco Peaks with a stop-over at Cameron on the Navajo Indian Reservation.ou can take the Desert View Scenic Drive from either Grand Canyon Village (West Side) or from the Desert View East Entrance. If you are coming from Flagstaff, we suggest entering from the East Entrance.