From The Grand Tetons we went down through Salt Lake City {wish we would have went through the Salt Flats -- on the list for next time!} to Las Vegas. My in laws hadn't been to Las Vegas, so we wanted to let the experience it. It was a first for our kids as well -- I thought they would like all of the lights but they were not a fan of Vegas. I will say, do not go to Las Vegas during a pandemic. It was very different than it normally is -- no shows, many restaurants closed, casinos super empty/closed. It was almost eerie how quiet it was. The highlight was staying at the MGM {our kids couldn't believe how bit it was} and swimming in their pool the morning we left.
After Las Vegas, we headed 4 hours East to the Grand Canyon. Unfortunately the Hoover Dam was closed due to Covid {next time!} We stayed at the only campground on the Grand Canyon property, Trailer Village RV Park and it's so much better than it sounds. We had several Elk walking right up to our campground. It was just magical! Another trip highlight, for sure!
People recommended to us to go to the Grand Canyon at sunrise, however that just wasn't a priority to us. I haven't seen the Grand Canyon at sunrise, so I can't compare, but I will say we went around 10a and it awesome. Only the South entrance was open, but it wasn't busy/crowded at all. We really enjoyed our morning here.
