GTD Official Website: GRAND CANYON Trip (Oct 3-8, 2016)

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RETREAT	Varies (2.5 - 5.0)	PLUSH	6.0	Starts at $749+

2016 GRAND CANYON DestiNATION Trip
(North Rim Version)

Oct 3-8, 2016 (Mon-Sat) - Page, AZ

(3% "Tax" added when paying online to cover PayPal fees)

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- EVENT DETAILS -
The Specifics

EVENT:

The GRAND CANYON TRIP (North Rim Version)

DATES:

Oct 3-8, 2016 (Mon-Sat) - Page, AZ (6 Days / 5 Nights)

BASE COST:
(Includes event planning, 6 day event, multiple destinations, full-time guides, accommodations,
transportation, fuel, drivers, GCNP entrance fees, Hoover Dam entrance fees, day hikes,
activity gear, local tours, some meals, spiritual emphasis, and more)
(Does NOT include airfare, most meals, add-on adventures)

REGULARLY: $899/person

Pay ON or BEFORE Feb 28.... $749.00

Pay AFTER Feb 28.... $799.00

AFTER Feb 28... 2 for $1548 ($774/ea).... $1548

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MINISTRY PARTNER'S DISCOUNT.... $749.00 (Any Date)

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ADD-ON ACTIVITY OPTIONS (EXTRA COSTS):

Half Day Slot-Canyon Kayaking.... $45 (Highly Recommended)
Slot Canyon Walking Tour.... $45 (Highly Recommended)
Canoeing Colorado River w/ Overnight Camping at Horseshoe Bend.... $150 (Do This!)

TO REGISTER:

STEP 1: ALL PARTICIPANTS MUST REGISTER!!
STEP 2: Select one of our payment options to lock in your spot.

START TIME:

Flight must arrive at LAS McCarran Int Airport (Las Vegas, NV) by 8:00am PST (Pacific Standard Time) on Mon Oct 3, 2016

ENDING TIME:

Flight must depart from LAS McCarran Int Airport (Las Vegas, NV) after 9:30pm PST (Pacific Standard Time) on Sat Oct 8, 2016

LOCATION:

Las Vegas, NV / Grand Canyon (N. Rim) / Page, AZ / Back to Las Vegas
MAIN BASE: Page, AZ

HIGHLIGHT PICTURES:

CLICK HERE to view highlight pictures from past GRAND CANYON trips

MIN. PEOPLE:

MAX. PEOPLE:

AGE RANGE:

All ages

ACCOMMODATIONS:

Semi-luxurious fully equipped rental home(s): 2-3 nights
Clean, safe, modern, updated, AAA approved hotels: 2 nights
OPTIONAL tent camping at the base of Horseshoe Bend: 0-1 night

NOTE: SLEEPING ARRANGEMENTS: There are no one-person rooms. All rooms are based on double occupancy. Individuals signing up have less room choices. We try to set aside at least 1 room per house for same gender individuals to share. Coed rooms are only available for married couples.

MEALS:

Your source of meals will come from a combination of restaurant meals, DIY home-cooked meals, and DIY backpacker/picnic style meals.
3 meals (6 meals if you're canoe camping) are INCLUDED with the price of your trip.

1 HOME-COOKED DINNER AND 2 CONTINENTAL BREAKFASTS ARE INCLUDED WITH EVERYONE'S TRIP

3 ADDITIONAL CAMPING MEALS ARE INCLUDED WITH THE CANOE CAMPING ADD-ON (1 dinner, 1 breakfast, 1 lunch)

12 meals (9 meals if you're canoe camping) are NOT included with the price of your trip.

THE REMAINING MEALS THAT ARE NOT INCLUDED WITH THE PRICE OF YOUR TRIP ARE:

CANOE CAMPERS: If you have opted to do the Horseshoe Bend canoeing and camping adventure then the following meals are NOT included with your trip: 6 restaurant meals (3 dinners; 3 lunches), 1 picnic style lunch, and 2 home-cooked breakfasts.

NON-CANOE CAMPERS: If you have opted NOT to do the Horseshoe Bend canoeing and camping adventure then the following meals are NOT included with your trip: 6 restaurant meals (3 dinners; 3 lunches), 2 picnic style lunch, 4 home-cooked meals (1 dinner; 3 breakfasts).

DIY Home-Cooked Meals: The rental home has a fully functional kitchen with a full size refrigerator, oven, stove, microwave, toaster and coffee maker.

We will go to the grocery store in town to purchase groceries (and backpack meals if applicable) for the week.

We will eat as a group whenever possible.

WHAT IS INCLUDED:

Full time guides, event planning, visits to the Grand Canyon North Rim / Hoover Dam / Las Vegas Strip / St George, UT / Page, AZ / Lake Powell / Horseshoe Bend / Marble Canyon / Glen Canyon Dam, rental vehicle(s), fuel, accommodations (rental homes & hotels), bedding & pillows, some meals, Hoover Dam entrance fees, Grand Canyon National Park entrance fees, day hiking at the Grand Canyon (optional), overlooks, multiple points of interest, God-awesome experience, devotions, spiritual emphasis, a lifelong memory!

WHAT IS NOT INCLUDED:

Airfare, most meals, snacks, optional add-on activities (listed above), water bottles, and items listed on checklist (see below).

REQUIRED WAIVERS:

GTD Waiver [Please print & complete prior to arrival] (Any participant under 18 must also have parent/ guardian sign each waiver)

PAYMENT OPTIONS:

GTD events can be paid for with cash, checks, or debit / credit cards. To pay online with a debit or credit card click on the PayPal link near the top of this link. If paying with cash or check click here.

EMERGENCY PHONE NUMBERS:

GTD: 727-692-5296 (GTD cell phone - Doug Garner)

NOTABLE DESTINATIONS AND OPTIONAL ACTIVITY LOCATIONS:

THE NORTH RIM OF THE GRAND CANYON IS A RARELY SEEN JEWEL! Because of its remote location and long distance from major airports the North Rim of the Grand Canyon has only been visited by a relatively small percentage of people. In fact, of the nearly 5 million people that visit the Grand Canyon each year only about 10% take the journey to behold the beauty of the North Rim.

HORSESHOE BEND IS ABSOLUTELY JAW-DROPPINGLY BEAUTIFUL! Without a doubt, this one destination is worth going on the entire trip. Horseshoe Bend is one of the most photographed sections of the Colorado River and has made the cover of many magazines. Even though it is technically a few miles outside of the Grand Canyon National Park boundaries and considered a part of Glenn Canyon National Recreation Area, it is every bit a part of the Grand Canyon experience. In fact, it is sometimes referred to as, "The Intimate Grand Canyon Destination". The cliffs drop 1000 feet into the beautiful Colorado River. AND, if you've signed up for GTD's canoe camping adventure of a lifetime, you will be canoeing around this bend and camping our overnight on its shores!

MAJESTIC LAKE POWELL IN PAGE, AZ! This breathtaking lake will literally be in our backyard while we stay in Page, AZ. The lake resulted from the building of Glenn Canyon Dam in 1966 and boasts of over 2000 miles of shoreline and reaches depths of over 500 feet. Its waters originate from northern melted snow. Lake Powell has nearly 100 major side canyons and is the adventure destination of nearly 2 million people every year. Over 35 films have used Lake Powell for movie scenes including Charlton Heston’s The Greatest Story Ever Told, Planet of the Apes, and more recently Sandra Bullock's Gravity. We will have kayaking and boating opportunities on this magnificent lake!

ANTELOPE SLOT CANYON TOURS WILL LEAVE YOU SPEECHLESS! You will have the option to add-on a walking tour through the most photographed slot canyons in the world. Their incredible beauty will leave you awestruck and speechless. Their graceful elegance is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to behold.

NORTH KAIBAB HIKING TRAIL ON THE NORTH RIM OF THE GRAND CANYON! This day hike is a non-stop feast for the eyes! You can make it as short as you want or hike down into the canyon for a few miles. But don't forget that going down is the easier part. How far you traverse down is how far you have to ascend back up.

MARBLE CANYON AND THE NAVAJO BRIDGE! Marble Canyon marks the official start of the northern boundary of the Grand Canyon. This is where most white water rafters set off for their multiweek adventure down the Colorado River. Because this is where the white water rapids begin it is also why this is where GTD's smooth water canoe camping trek ends. The Navajo Bridge spans 833 feet across Marble Canyon and is 1 of only 7 land crossings over the Colorado River for 750 miles. There are 2 bridges in the picture above. One of them is the original Navajo Bridge that is now closed off to vehicles and the other is the new bridge which was opened in 1995. These arch bridges stand 466 feet above the Colorado River.

GLEN CANYON DAM IN PAGE, AZ! At 710 feet this dam is one of the largest concrete dams in the world. Although Glen Canyon Dam is 16 feet shorter than Hoover Dam it is actually larger in bulk. It is located in Page, AZ and will be the starting point for those canoeing down the Colorado River and camping overnight at Horseshoe Bend.

HOOVER DAM! This world famous dam stands 726 feet tall and is one of the largest dams in the world. It is located in Las Vegas, NV and will be one of the many wonderful sights we see on this God-awesome adventure.

A DRIVE DOWN THE LAS VEGAS STRIP. Since your flights land and depart from Las Vegas we will be driving down the world famous Las Vegas Strip as we kick off our adventure together.

OPTIONAL UPGRADED ADVENTURES:

***BUCKET LIST*** CANOE TRIP DOWN THE COLORADO RIVER AND CAMPING AT HORSESHOE BEND (OPTIONAL) (Add $150) (This is an OPTIONAL once-in-a-lifetime PADDLE down the Colorado River and Camping at the base of Horseshoe Bend.) Paddlers will be backhauled up the Colorado River starting at the Glen Canyon Dam. This 15.6 mile paddle is full of stunning views of towering rock walls bursting with color and shadows at every turn of the canyon's red sandstone walls. Paddlers will camp out one night along the shore of the Colorado River at Horseshoe Bend to wake to incredible peaceful views of a gorgeous 1,000 foot rock wall before finishing up the remainder of their paddle. Since the Colorado River flows at a steady and pretty quick pace there is very little need to paddle hard other than to steer your canoe. The river is also super abundant with trout.

ANTELOPE SLOT CANYONS (OPTIONAL) (Add $45.00) (This is another OPTIONAL once-in-a-lifetime experience sought after by photographers worldwide!) Participants will venture through this one of a kind natural wonder sculpted into sandstone by trapped flash flood waters. The texture, color, shadows, height and artistry of these corkscrew red walls make Antelope Canyon an awe inspiring site to see and one you won't want to miss!

KAYAK RENTAL - (OPTIONAL) (Add $45) You won't want to miss out on this amazing adventure as we take a pontoon boat ride on Lake Powell from Antelope Point Marina to the entrance to Antelope Slot Canyon and get on our sit-on-top kayaks and paddle our way through this majestic canyon. We may even find a safe place to do some short cliff jumps!

- THE GRAND CANYON -
Did you know?

- The Grand Canyon is One of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World -

EXCERPTS FROM WONDERCLUB.COM & NPS.GOV

- The Grand Canyon of the Colorado River is the largest gorge in the world - a 290-mile-long gash across the face of the Colorado Plateau in northern Arizona. Rim to rim, it measures up to 18 miles across, with an average width of 10 miles; its average depth is one mile. Within this Delaware-size area of eroded rock rise mountains higher than any in the eastern United States... the Colorado River drops 2,200 feet over nearly 200 rapids as it roars through the Canyon toward the Gulf of California. Numbers, though, tell only part of the canyon's story and merely hint at the magic of its myriad hues, strata, spires, and gorges. The place is more than the sum of its parts - so much more that neither the eye nor the mind of the beholder can encompass more than a small part of it at one time. As John Wesley Powell, whose party in 1869 became the first to traverse the canyon by river, wrote, "You cannot see the Grand Canyon in one view, as if it were a changeless spectacle from which a curtain might be lifted."

- Nearly five million people see the 1 mile deep Grand Canyon each year. Most of them see it from the South Rim which is the most accessible part of the park and is open all year.

- ACCOMMODATIONS -
A Beautiful Home In Page, AZ

DestiNATION Trips are designed to appeal to all levels of adventurers and all ages by providing semi-luxurious accommodations. You're going to absolutely LOVE this trip!

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Here's A Glimpse At Our Rental Home

*Minimum double occupancy required in each room.
Coed rooms are only available for married couples.

(We try to set aside at least 1 room per house for same gender individuals to share.)

Room assignments will be made as we get closer to the trip start date.

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(A house with a view! This is the view of Lake Powell from our rental house!)

- SCHEDULE -
The Daily Agenda

Oct 3-8, 2016

NOTE: Our "God-Time" (daily devotions, Impact Points, etc) will be a natural part of each day at various times and at different locations.

MON (Oct 3):

Group Arrives
Depart Las Vegas at 9:30am
Drive to Grand Canyon - North Rim (4 hrs 30 min)

Quick Lunch (around Fredonia, AZ) (3 hrs from Vegas)

Continue driving to North Rim (1 hr 30 min)

Arrive to Grand Canyon - North Rim (approx: 2:30pm)

Check-In at Campground after 12p

Set-Up Camp

Tour North Rim (3:30p - 6:30p)

Drive to Cape Royal (45 min one-way)

Cape Royal Trail to Overlook (0.8 miles round-trip)

Overlooks & View Points: Cape Royal, Angels Window, Walhalla, Walhalla Ruins, Roosevelt Point Trail, Vista Encantada, Point Imperial

NOTE: Get a group picture from Walhalla looking back at the group on Angel's Window

Depart Point Imperial by 5:15p (Drive to Grand Canyon Lodge: 25 min)

Sunset at 6:10p (Bright Angel Point near Grand Canyon Lodge)

Dinner at Grand Canyon Lodge (8p reservation)
Free Time / Relax
Bedtime

TUE (Oct 4):

Wake-Up (Sunrise at 6:25a)
Breakfast (Cook breakfast at campsite)
Break Camp (depart campsite by 8:45a)

Drive to North Kaibab Trailhead (1 mile away)

Park vehicles at trailhead

Day Hike down into the Grand Canyon (Up to 4 hrs; 9a-1p)

North Kaibab Trail (3-4 miles total out-and-back)

Backpacker Lunch during the hike

Depart North Rim by 1:30p

Drive to Page, AZ (2 hrs 20 min)

Stop by Glen Canyon Dam to place reservation for Dam Tour

Check-In to Rental Home (4p and after)

Room Assignments

Unload Luggage

Personal Time / Free Time

Suset is at 6:04p

Dinner in Page, AZ (Restaurant: Fiesta Mexicana)
Grocery Store (Safeway; Open till 11p)
Return to Rental Home
Free Time
Bedtime

WED (Oct 5):

Wake-Up
Breakfast (D-I-Y at Rental Home)
Depart House by _____a (departure time depends on dam tour reservation time)

Drive to Glen Canyon Dam (15 min)

Tour Glen Canyon Dam (1 hr 30 min)

Visit the Carl Hayden Visitor Center

Dam Tour (45 minutes)

Depart Glen Canyon Dam

Drive to Horseshoe Bend parking lot (15 min)

Self-Tour of Horseshoe Bend (2 hrs)

Hike 3/4 mile to Horseshoe Bend edge

Explore Horseshoe Bend (plenty of pictures)

Hike back to vehicles (depart)

Drive to Page (15 min)

Lunch in Page (Restaurant: The Rivers End Cafe)

Depart by 2p

Drive to Antelope Canyon Navajo Tours (15 min)

Tour Slot Canyons (3p Reservation) (1 hr walking tour)

Depart Slot Canyons by 5p

Drive back to Rental Home (15 min)

Group Dinner at Rental Home (home cooked meal)
Free Time
Bedtime

THU (Oct 6):

Wake-Up
Breakfast (D-I-Y at Rental Home)
Depart House by 7:30a

Drive to Antelope Point Marina (30 min)

Kayak Slot Canyon (Antelope Canyon) (Half Day kayak rental)

Pontoon Boat (ride to canyon entrance)

Kayak in Antelope Canyon (out-and-back based on time)

Pontoon Boat (ride back to marina)

Lunch at Antelope Point Marina (Restaurant: Ja’di’To’oh)

Depart Marina

Drive back to Rental Home (30 min)

FREE TIME (Open Agenda)

2nd half of the day is free of structured activities

Dinner in Page, AZ (Restaurant: Into the Grand at 7pm)
Return to Rental Home
Free Time
Bedtime

FRI (Oct 7):

Early Wake-Up
Pack Luggage
Breakfast (D-I-Y at Rental Home)
Depart House by 9a
Drive to "Kayak The Colorado" (45 min)

Pick up Inflatable Kayaks (Single 5.0; Tandem 7.0)

Drive to Lees Ferry Boat Ramp (15 min)

Meet up with Colorado River Discovery BEFORE 11a

Backhauling (15 mile boat ride upstream to Glen Canyon Dam)
Arrive to kayaking starting point

Eat Lunch

Inflate Kayaks

Secure Gear

Kayak downstream 6 miles to "9 Mile Camp" (base of Horseshoe Bend)

Set-Up Camp, Explore, Have Fun!

Dinner (Camp Meals)

Free Time
Bedtime

SAT (Oct 8):

Wake-Up Early (Sunrise at 6:25a)
Breakfast (Camp Meals)
Break Camp
Depart Horseshoe Bend by 8a
Kayak downstream 9 miles to Lees Ferry Boat Ramp

Remove Gear, etc from Kayaks

Deflate Kayaks

Pack Gear in Vehicles

Drive to "Kayak The Colorado" (15 min)

Return Kayaks and Gear BY 11a

Part ways with Brueggens =(

Depart Marble Canyon by 11a

Drive to Hoover Dam (5 hrs 20 min)

Self Tour of Hoover Dam

Depart Hoover Dam by 6:30p

Drive to LAS McCarran Intl Airport (Las Vegas, NV) (35 min)

Drive-Thru Dinner in Route

Airport Drop-Offs

Goodbyes =(

- CHECKLIST -
What you should bring.

GRAND CANYON TRIP (NORTH RIM) CHECKLIST
(LIMITED SPACE: Please Limit Luggage to 1 Checked Suitcase & 1 Personal Item)

MANDATORY ITEMS:

[ ] "Travel" Bible

[ ] Food money (Recommended amount coming soon: $_________)

[ ] Glasses/Contacts (if needed)

[ ] Necessary Meds (if needed)

[ ] SIGNED GTD WAIVER (Filled out and SIGNED prior to participating!)

OPTIONAL ITEMS:

[ ] Camera w/ SD Card (you will definitely want to bring this!)

[ ] Favorite Snacks / Energy Food (we will be going to the grocery store on Day 2)

[ ] Extra Spending Money (souvenirs will be available at each National Park)

GENERAL CLOTHING:

- Early October avg temps at the North Rim are mid 60's during the day and mid 30's at night.
- Early October avg temps at the Page are mid 70's during the day and low 50's at night.
- Check the forecast for the North Rim & Page a few days before the trip. Pack accordingly.
- Layers of Clothing (It may become hot, super cold, or rainy. Layers are the best way to go!)
- Bring proper amounts of clothes for 6 days & 5 nights. BUT PLEASE DON'T OVERPACK!

[ ] Cabin Clothes (something to relax in after we return back to the cabins)

[ ] Restaurant Clothes (eating out at local restaurants for several meals, especially dinners)

[ ] Activity Shorts

[ ] Activity Shirts

[ ] Sweatshirt

[ ] Seasonal Jacket

[ ] Active Wear Pants / Jeans

[ ] Activity / Hiking Shoes

[ ] Sandals / Flip Flops

[ ] Modest Swimsuit
[ ] Hat

[ ] Socks

[ ] Underwear

TOILETRIES:

- Warm showers will be available.

[ ] Soap

[ ] Shampoo

[ ] Toothbrush

[ ] Toothpaste

[ ] Deodorant (please bring!)

[ ] Brush / Comb

[ ] Hair Care / Gel / Spray

[ ] Razor

[ ] Shaving Cream

DAY HIKING GEAR:

- NOTE: Any item below with *** next to it means GTD has extra gear that you can borrow for free while supplies last. You need to contact us to reserve that gear and to arrange a time to pick it up so that you can pack it in your checked luggage.
- NOTE: We will be hiking 2-5 miles each day to visit various sites.

[ ] Daypack*** (25-30 liter daypack with hydration resevoir is ideal)
[ ] Recommended: Hiking Shoes or Lightweight Running Shoes (Break them in before the trip!)
[ ] Recommended: Thick Wool Hiking Socks (3 pairs)
[ ] 2 Lg Water Bottles or Hydration Pack (disposable bottled water is adequate for these hikes)
[ ] Water (fill up at cabins)

[ ] Shade Hat

[ ] Sunglasses

[ ] Sun Screen / Lip Balm

[ ] Insect Repellent (travel size)

[ ] First Aid Kit***

[ ] Emergency Whistle***

[ ] Signaling Devices***
[ ] P-Cord (Parachute Cord) (small amt)
[ ] Duct Tape (small amt)
[ ] Poncho
[ ] Pocket Knife (make sure you put this in your checked luggage)

[ ] Small Flashlight (or Headlamp) w/ New Batteries

[ ] Extra Batteries

[ ] Toilet Paper (just in case!)
[ ] Wet Wipes (very handy!)

[ ] 1-2 Plastic Bags (kitchen size; variety of uses)

[ ] 2 Zip-Lock Bags (gallon size; very handy)
[ ] Food & Snacks (we will be purchasing this in UT prior to the hike)

[ ] Optional: Gel Insoles Inside Shoes (just a thought)

[ ] Optional: Trekking Poles w/ Gloves (to help reduce the impact on your knees)

[ ] Optional: Ibuprofen, Tylenol, Meds (small amt: travel size)

[ ] Optional: Anti-Chafe Cream / Vaseline

[ ] Optional: Gatorade Mix

[ ] Optional: Caffeine Drink Mix

OVERNIGHT CAMPING GEAR (Note: Add these items to your Day Hiking gear):
[ ] Backpacks***

[ ] Cocoon Hammocks*** or Small Tent***

[ ] Sleeping Pad***

[ ] Sleeping Bag*** (must be rated for 40*F or colder)

[ ] Miniature Backpacker's Pillow

[ ] Additional Food & Snacks (purchase in Arizona)

RECOMMENDED COLD WEATHER CAMPING SLEEP CLOTHING:

(Avg temps are in the mid 40's at night!!!)

[ ] Thermal / Long Underwear (shirt & pants)

[ ] Synthetic Gym Pants x 1

[ ] Lightweight Jacket

[ ] Knit Cap
[ ] Thick Wool Socks
[ ] Gloves

NOTE: The following gear will be hiked in with GTD Guides and only available if you are with them when you need it:

>>> Guide's First Aid Kit

>>> SPOT (GPS Emergency Signaling Device)

>>> GPS

**DON'T BRING: Jewelry - or - Valuables**

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- TRIP SUMMARY -
This is a trip like no other!

THIS IS A 6-DAY VACATION-STYLE CHRIST-CENTERED TRIP.

WE DO OFFER OPTIONAL (NON-MANDATORY) ADVENTURES INCLUDING HIKES INTO THE GRAND CANYON FOR THOSE WHO DESIRE SOME ADDED PHYSICAL EXERTION.

This God-Awesome Adventure can be enhanced with your own personal goal setting to attempt something outside your usual routine. For some this may be a quarter mile hike into the Grand Canyon and for others this may be the once-in-a-lifetime canoeing trip around Horseshoe Bend or a half-day kayaking trip on Lake Powell. Again, these adventures are optional and some cost extra. Long distance hiking is not required in order to be a part of this trip.

GTD's DestiNATION Program is designed to introduce you to some of the most amazing God-awesome works of creation found within our own nation. Our goal is to bring people to God's breathtaking works of art and allow God to move, inspire, and deepen our faith in Him. The Bible states a simple, but profound truth - creation reveals a Creator:

<>< Romans 1:20

"For ever since the world was created, people have seen the earth and sky. Through everything God made, they can clearly see his invisible qualities-his eternal power and divine nature."

<>< Psalms 19:1

"The heavens declare the glory of God; the skies proclaim the work of his hands."

Oftentimes we are so surrounded by man-made things that we are only reminded of the concrete testiments of man. It becomes easy to forget the power of God as we stop noticing the evidence of His power - creation. One of the many ways that God speaks is through His creation. It's one of the ways He humbles us while at the same time fills us up with deep appreciation and even deeper faith.

The GRAND CANYON TRIP will rock your world! Over the course of 6 days GTD will take you to one of the seven natural wonders of the world as well as other amazingly beautiful places. We will explore the majesty of God's creation and even chase after a few adventures along the way. And that's not even the best part, we will also explore the majesty of God's presence through daily devotions, praise & worship, and nightly challenges from the Bible as we hang out and have fun together.

This trip will challenge you and potentially change your life as you grow closer to God, make new friends, encounter some new adventures, and visit some of the most incredible places in our nation... and even in the world!