Rebecca Meinking

Green Valley, AZ
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National Parks of Arizona Travel Agent Specialist

The Majesty of the Grand Canyon
The Majesty of the Grand Canyon

I live in Arizona and NEVER tire of visiting the beautiful national parks here.  They are filled with breathtaking landscapes, diverse activities, and unique cultural experiences. Each offers unique landscapes, experiences, and attractions, making them distinct yet equally fascinating destinations. Grand Canyon National Park, located in Northern Arizona, near the town of Williams, is one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World, known for its immense size and exceptional geological features, showcasing nearly 2 billion years of Earth's geological history. It offers a range of activities, including hiking (famous trails like Bright Angel and South Kaibab), river rafting on the Colorado River, and scenic viewpoints (Mather Point, Yavapai Point).  I can promise you from first hand experience that your very first thought will be that the many pictures you've see of it just simply do NOT do it justice.  It is an awe-inspiring place to visit. It  has multiple visitor centers, ranger-led programs, and educational opportunities. It is a must see! In the southern part of the state, you'll find a completely different National Park, characterized by the iconic Saguaro cacti, which can live for over 150 years and grow to be over 40 feet tall.  It is the quintessential Sonoran desert experience.  You'll observe a variety of desert plant and wildlife species, including numerous endemic species adapted to the very hot and dry climate.  It is surrounded by enormous mountain ranges like the Catalinas, the Rincons and the Tucson Mountains.  Hiking and mountain biking trails abound in this park, and stunning photography opportunities are around every corner.  And in the spring and after the summer monsoon seasons, you can see some of the most beautiful waterfalls everywhere. Petrified Forest National Park, located in northeastern Arizona, near the town of Holbrook is known for its vast deposits of petrified wood, which dates back approximately 225 million years to the Late Triassic period. The colorful and attractive wood remains can be found throughout the park. The park also features stunning badlands characterized by colorful layers of sedimentary rock, known as the Painted Desert, which offers spectacular views and dramatic landscapes. There are numerous hiking trails (like Blue Mesa Trail and Crystal Forest Trail), scenic overlooks, and the opportunity to learn about fossil history and geology through visitor centers and exhibits. The Grand Canyon is famous for its breathtaking canyon views and geological formations, Saguaro National Park highlights the beauty of the Sonoran Desert with its iconic saguaros, and Petrified Forest showcases ancient fossil forests and colorful badlands. Each park presents an opportunity to explore Arizona's diverse ecosystems and natural beauty, making them all worthwhile destinations for outdoor enthusiasts, photographers, and nature lovers. Whether it’s hiking, photography, geology, or unique landscapes—you can find it all in the beautiful state of Arizona!!!  Let's start planning your visit to this beautiful place today!

My Reviews

An Unbelievable Journey through Europe
Rebecca planned all the details for my husband's and my 10th wedding anniversary trip to Europe. We spent 5 weeks driving through German, Austria, Italy, Spain and Portugal. It was the most amazing trip we've ever done. And her guidance and her organization of all the parts and pieces of the trip were incredible. Would highly recommend her and will most certainly use her for our next trip
By  Ann  from  Rochester, NY
Traveled to  Europe
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends

Rebecca Meinking responded:
What an amazing trip this was to plan. I am SO glad you two had such a great trip. Thank you for trusting me to put it all together for you! I look forward to working with you again!

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The Adventure of a Lifetime
She planned an unbelievable month long adventure to 10 National Parks. She took care of every detail - flights, accommodations, rental car, and her recommendations for different activities were totally awesome!
By  Bob  from  Syracuse, NY
Traveled to  Utah ~ USA
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends

Rebecca Meinking responded:
The National Parks are just awe-inspiring, aren't they?? It was so much fun to plan this trip for you and relive some of my own experienced in the Mighty 5 and all the other Parks you were able to visit. I hope, like me, it will remain one of your fondest travel memories! Thanks for letting me be a part of the planning! It was great working with you and I look forward to planning your next National Parks adventure!

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Wow - Just Wow!!!
Unbelievable trip to Alaska. She planned everything from flights, accommodations, tours (and let me tell you the tours were unbelievable). We saw and experienced so much, and we can't wait to have her plan another trip for us!
By  Bruce  from  Syracuse, NY
Traveled to  Alaska ~ USA
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends

Rebecca Meinking responded:
So glad it was everything you were hoping for. Not everyone can say they've landed in a helicopter on a glacier and then hiked the glacier! And the fact that you were fortunate enough to get to see all of Denali was amazing. I too can't wait to plan your next vacation for you!

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Destination Expert:

  • Grand Canyon
  • Arizona
  • Tucson
  • Saguaro National Park
  • Holbrook

Travel Specialist:

  • National Parks
  • Adventure
  • Hiking & Backpacking
  • Eco-Tourism
  • Nature

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