Although I won't be going to IR16, I've just returned from vacationing in northern Arizona, and I strongly reccomend you do the same after the conference. Here are my recommends: 1. Grand Canyon, of course. But more than just the wonderful sights from the Rim, walk down the Kaibab Trail to Oh-Ah Point (at least) or 2x as far to Cedar Ridge. Kaibab preferable to Bright Angel Trail, because less mule residue. Take trail early to avoid sun/heat near midday, 7 or 8AM start using the Hiker Express bus. We walked to Cedar Ridge in 2 hours, and back up in 3. And we're in early 70s. Don't stay at over-priced El Tovar Hotel. 2. Then drive 3 hours NE to Monument Valley, home of John Ford/Wayne scenicly great "She Wore a Yellow Ribbon" etc/ (Politically incorrect, though.) Stay at Gouldings Lodge and take Jeep tour. Experience Navaho culture. Less pressure of tourists than Grand Canyon 3. Then drive 1.5 hrs to Chinle/Canyon de Chelly, and take another jeep tour with Navaho guide. Beautiful, & almost devoid of tourists. Stay at Best Western. 4. On drive back next day, lunch in Globo at Sweethearts Cafe. Great food & service. Barry Wellman _______________________________________________________________________ FRSC INSNA Founder University of Toronto http://www.chass.utoronto.ca/~wellman twitter: @barrywellman NETWORKED:The New Social Operating System. Lee Rainie & Barry Wellman MIT Press http://amzn.to/zXZg39 Print $14 Kindle $9 _______________________________________________________________________