Steal my vacation: Grand Canyon and Southwest
I have never been to the Grand Canyon. It didn't seem like such a big deal, but now in my 40s, it started to feel like an oversight. Also, my kid learned about the Mesa Verde in second grade, and has been wanting to see it ever since, so I figured we could spin the two things into one trip, since the Mesa Verde is pretty much in the middle of nowhere. I'm going to warn you up front: this was definitely a trip, not a vacation, but pretty worth it. Also, now I've done all the research, so you don't have to. When : We went during Spring break, which was mid-April this year. The weather REALLY ranged on our trip, from a high of 100 degrees in Phoenix to 30 degrees at the Mesa Verde. You want layers and lots of them. Every time I pack for a trip, I look obsessively at the weather, of course, but I also imagine what is the warmest I'll be and the coldest I'll be, and ensure I have clothes for both. Packing for this one was really tricky because I am adamant about ...