Spring Break 2024
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One Week, Four National Parks
Day 1
Leave San Antonio
Arrive in El Paso
El Paso
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Embassy Suites by Hilton El Paso
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Day 2
Tuscon, AZ via White Sands
White Sands National Park
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Beautiful white sand dunes
Oldest known human footprints in North America
Site of first successful atomic test, still an active missile range
Largest gypsum deposit in the world, used for things like drywall
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Day 3
Saguaro National Park
Saguaro National Park
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Largest cactus ever recorded was 80ft tall!
Petroglyphs found throughout the park are from as far back as 5000 B.C.
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Day 4
Tucson to Joshua Tree, CA
Day 5
Joshua Tree National Park
Joshua Tree National Park
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Great hiking, slot canyons and rock formations
Stargazing, National dark sky sanctuary
Cusp of Mojave and Colorado desert, lots of interesting flora and fauna
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Day 6
Palm Springs, CA or Mojave National Preserve or Big Bear Mountain or LA
Palm Springs
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Celebrity hangout
Mid century vibes
Great food and art
Shopping
Coachella Valley
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Big Bear Mountain Resort
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Scenic drive
San Bernardino Mountains/ snow
Lots of activities: bobsledding, alpine coaster
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Day 7
Joshua Tree to Albuquerque via Petrified Forest National Park
Petrified Forest National Park
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Amazing petrified trees in the heart of the Painted Desert
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Embassy Suites by Hilton Albuquerque
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Day 8
Albuquerque to Home
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