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FLIGHT INFORMATION
Flights: SOUTHWEST AND MOST AIRLINES - ANYWHERE TO PHOENIX (2hr drive to Flagstaff/Parks; Sedona is on the way here) ALLEGIANT AIR - OAKLAND - MESA (3hr drive to Flagstaff/Parks) Use Google Maps and put in our address (from below). It will bring you right to our door. ALLEGIANT AIR - OAKLAND - VEGAS (3hr drive to Flagstaff/Parks) ALLEGIANT AIR- MONTEREY - VEGAS (3hr drive to Flagstaff/Parks) From Vegas, go South from the Airport and find Hwy 95 S to Boulder City, Hoover Dam (you'll go over it), and/or Kingman. Once you get to Kingman, AZ, take I-40 E to Parks, exit 178. AMERICAN AIRLINES ONLY - ANYWHERE TO FLAGSTAFF (5 minute drive to Flagstaff/25 minute drive to Parks) Exit Flagstaff Airport and turn left at the 1st stop sign after leaving the airport. Take the first freeway on-ramp towards Flagstaff on I-17 N. When you get to Flagstaff (about 3 minutes), follow signs to Los Angeles, I-40 W. Go about 18 miles to the Parks Exit # 178.
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DIRECTIONS TO THE PROPERTY
ALL DRIVERS FROM ANY DIRECTION: (ONLY GOOGLE MAPS WILL TAKE YOU TO THE PROPERTY) Once you take Exit 178, go North for one block on Parks Avenue (passing the Texaco station). Turn left onto Route 66. Go about 3/4 mi and turn R onto Spring Valley Rd (at the old 76 station, now Parks Deli). In about 100ft, you're in a school zone. 15mph during school hours; 25mph other times. About a mile in, there's a Fire Station on your right. Watch for cops. It's a 35mph. Keep it at 40 until you get to the straight away and you're in the prairie. It's now a 45mph zone. Once you get to the 3 mile marker (across the first cattle guard), WATCH FOR DEER AND ELK. At about the 5.5 mi point, crest the hill and the road will turn to dirt and you'll go steeply downhill. Go another quarter mile and you'll find Thunder Ridge Rd. Turn left. Dogs will be out to greet you as you arrive and they'll alert us to your arrival. The dogs are friendly. 12830 EAST THUNDER RIDGE ROAD PARKS, ARIZONA 86018
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ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES AND AWARENESS
Environmental Issues: •NO SMOKING HERE… unless you are in your own travel trailer, camper, or motor coach. We may allow smoking around a fire pit. But we haven’t decided yet. If you must smoke I would plan on bringing an electric cigarette that does not require a flame. •STAY HYDRATED :)
Rental Car
CAR RENTAL
When you book your flight you will also want to rent a car. There is so much to do and see while visiting and taking a taxi would end up costing a lot more than just renting a car.
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ARRIVAL
PLAN ON ARRIVING THE DAY BEFORE THE WEDDING ( September 21st) AND STAY THAT FRIDAY AND SATURDAY OR EXTEND YOUR TRIP INTO A VACATION!
House Or Rental
VRBO and AIRBnB
If you don't want to worry about driving to the nearest town to stay in a hotel before or after the wedding; VRBO or AIRBnB would be the best way to go. There are some pretty large places that can accomodate a number of people so I would recommend talking to others who are attending our special day and go in on a place together to stay! Stay as close as you can to Spring Valley Road. Type in Parks, Arizona 86018. Make sure to look at where in proximity the rental is to the venue. If you need help you can always contact me if you're not sure! 408-212-1102
Hotel
HOTEL INFORMATION
STAYING AT ANY HOTEL WILL REQUIRE (roughly) A 30 MINUTE DRIVE TO & FROM THE VENUE. The property is very large and has plenty of room for parking if you don’t take a taxi. Here are just a few options... If searching for a hotel, flagstaff and Williams are the closest to search. In a google search I recommend typing in the property address from the hotel location. ONLY GOOGLE WILL PULL UP THE PROPERTY LOCATION - 12830 EAST THUNDER RIDGE ROAD PARKS, ARIZONA 86018 Ramada Williams/Grand Canyon Area Address: 950 N Grand Canyon Blvd, Williams, AZ 86046 Phone: (928) 440-2695 https://www.wyndhamhotels.com/ramada Grand Canyon Railway Hotel Address: 2563, 235 N Grand Canyon Blvd, Williams, AZ 86046 Phone: (928) 635-4010 https://www.thetrain.com/lodging/the-grand-canyon-railway-hotel
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