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.
Inner Canyon Jeep Tours. Ever wonder what its really like at the bottom of Grand Canyon, this is the only way to get you to the bottom and back again in one day. The bottom of Grand Canyon is full of life not seen from the top side. This open air Jeep tour into Grand Canyon descends 4000 feet into the Inner Gorge ending at the Colorado River where you will have plenty of time for pictures, hiking, and a splash in the Colorado River.