Visit Monument Valley Navajo Tribal Park on a full-day excursion from Sedona, and spend the day exploring towering buttes, high mesas, and a spectacular desert landscape. This trip begins and ends at your Sedona hotel. For more information or to book this activity, click here.

Travel the Loop Road through the heart of Monument Valley, take in panoramic views from John Ford Point, and learn about Navajo history and culture along the way. This activity takes about 12 hours and costs $306.48.

Your Monument Valley tour includes pickup and drop-off in Sedona, entrance fees, and lunch, and it’s limited to 14 people for personal service. For more information or to book this activity, click here.

• Full-day Monument Valley trip from Sedona.
• Visit a desert trading post.
• Explore the Navajo Nation Travel ‘The Loop’ in Monument Valley.
• See the classic views from John Ford Point.
• Includes lunch at The View Restaurant and transportation from Sedona hotels.

Meet a driver at your Sedona hotel for morning departure, then board a comfortable vehicle for the 204-mile trip to Monument Valley Navajo Tribal Park. The route to the park is a scenic highlight in itself, and you’ll pass through Oak Creek Canyon and the Painted Desert on your way to Navajo Nation.

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Visit SEA LIFE Aquarium Arizona in Phoenix with these guaranteed Low Price admission tickets. SEA LIFE Arizona Aquarium is located in Neighborhood 1 of Arizona Mills, right next to LEGOLAND® Discovery Center! For more information or to purchase tickets, click here.

Step in out of the hot Phoenix weather to immerse yourself in the fascinating world of undersea creatures. Learn about different types of sea life, from tropical sharks to simple sea stars. See the carefully constructed displays, crafted to mimic the animals’ natural habitats. Get close-up views of fascinating marine life that typically exist at the bottom of the ocean.

This is a fun and educational attraction that is geared towards children. There are free scheduled talks which are a great way to learn something new about the amazing creatures at SEA LIFE, how they are cared for and what you can do to help protect marine species around the world! This tour lasts about 2 hours and costs $17.74. For more information or to purchase tickets, click here.

See more than 5,000 animals including sharks, rays, tropical fish, and seahorses. Make your way through the displays of different aquatic habitats, from the Arizona park lakes to river canyons and caves. View exhibits that recreate shoreline of the Pacific Ocean and get up close with some of the ocean’s most fascinating inhabitants.

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Experience the famous Emerald Cave and historic Colorado River with the oldest and most experienced tour company on the river. This tour begins and ends at 25660 Willow Beach Rd, in White Hills, Arizona. For more informaiton or to book this activity, click here.

This leisurely trip will launch at Willow Beach Marina to travel 2 miles north to the Emerald Cave while stopping at scenic overlooks and historic sites. This trip lasts about 4 hours and costs $199.99.

This is a must do for adventurous groups or anyone looking to get outdoors. After the Emerald Cave/ Cove we head to a beach in the Canyon where we provide your catered lunch. This stop also includes time to hangout in the water or just relax and enjoy the views of the Black Canyon.

You will be provided with top of the line equipment along with world class guides and professional office staff. This is one kayak trip you will never forget! For more informaiton or to book this activity, click here.

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If you haven’t tried white water rafting before, this is the perfect excursion to try it out. The half day tour travels on the Salt River over class III rapids—enough to get splashed without being expert-level. Your guide will take you through a safety orientation and whitewater rafting basics before setting out on the river with views of the White Mountains beyond. Located 45 minutes north of Globe and just 2.5 hours east of Phoenix and 2.5 hours north of Tuscon. Directions: There is no physical address for the departure location, however, it is easy to find. For more information or to book this activity, click here.

• Travel 5 miles (8 kilometers) on class III rapids in the Salt River
• Pass beautiful red rock canyons, desert plants, and cool rock formations
• All safety gear and equipment is provided, river shoe rental available
• Upgrade at the last minute if you decide to stay the full day
  

The Salt River is very remote. It is located on the White Mountain Apache Reservation, 45 miles from the nearest town and the basics of civilization. In this primitive environment, you need an outfitter that provides the basic necessities for health and comfort in addition to what is most important—a fun-loving, educated guide that keeps safety first and foremost. This activity lasts about 3 hours and 30 minutes and costs $160.00. For more information or to book this activity, click here.

We have top-of-the-line rafting and camping equipment you can rely on through the roughest rapids or the most challenging weather conditions. Our professional, experienced, and fun-loving staff return year after year to share the canyon and its secrets & they always put your safety first. A trip on the Salt River in Arizona is wild and isolated with extreme beauty and offers fantastic rafting. Join us for the whitewater trip of a lifetime!

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The dual meet of the year is upon us, and this year’s CyHawk meeting is taking place on the world stage! Broadcast live on ESPN. This is quite the historical event and it features two outstanding teams with state bragging rights on the line. The dual meet features two top 10 ranked teams with 19 of the 20 starters ranked nationally. The 8th ranked Cyclones host 4th ranked Iowa at Hilton Coliseum in Ames, with the meet starting at 2 p.m.

History: The Hawkeyes have dominated the series winning 68 of 86 meetings between the two teams. The Iowa Hawkeyes have also won 18 straight.

The years meeting between the two rivals appears to be one of the closest meeting between the teams in years! The Hawkeyes are a perfect 2-0 on the season while the Cyclones are also undefeated at 3-0.

Keys To Victory: For the Hawkeyes: Iowa needs to win the close ones while not giving up bonus points.  For Iowa State, the Cyclones need to score bonus points at 184 and heavyweight. If both teams win 5 matches, these bonus points could decide the meets outcome.

So without any further ado lets take a look at each match and I will do my best to give you a winner and team score.

125  No. 17 Drake Ayala vs. No. 8 Kysen Terukina 

This match-up right here will decide the fate of the dual, so I expect both wrestlers to show up and bring their A games. While Drake is a perfect 4-0 against Iowa State, Terukina brings to the mat a 100% bonus rate on the season!  I see this match being action packed from the get-go, with Ayala squeaking out a hard fought 7-5 decision. Putting the Hawkeyes on the board first 3-0.

133 No. 8 Brody Teske vs. No. 19 Evan Frost

This match is one that the Hawkeyes are heavily favored in, however Teske can’t take Frost lightly. Frost likes to shoot and has done a fantastic job so far this season with a perfect 3-0 record. Teske looked great last weekend against Oregon State and will need to do the same in Ames to secure the victory. I see Teske winning the one with  a hard fought 7-3 decision, putting Iowa  up 6-0.

141 No. 1 Real Woods vs. No. 19 Anthony Echemendia

This match is much much closer than it looks on paper. Echemendia and Woods are both fantastic on their feet and the exchanges while standing should be some of the most exciting of the night. The difference  here is Woods ability to turn guys from the top position. If Woods gets in opportunity on top he could really rack up some points. I see Woods with a 12-5 decision, and the Hawks take an early 9-0 lead.

149 No. 9 Victor Voinovich vs. No. 14 Casey Swiderski

While the Iowa wrestler is the higher ranked of the two, I expect Swiderski to impose his will and take control of the match. I see a 14-5 decision for the Iowa State Wrestler, putting the Cyclones on the board for the first time. Iowa leads 9-4.

157 No. 2 Jared Franek vs. No. 18 Cody Chittum

Just like 141, this match is much closer than it looks on paper. Chittum is the real deal and a strong all-american contender. Franek is currently 7-0 with a 71% bonus rate and should be able to rely on his experience to beat the talented freshman. I predict Franek with a 5-2 victory, extending Iowa’s lead 12-4.

165 No. 5 Mikey Caliendo vs. No. 2 David Carr 

This is the only Top 10 match-up of the night, and its an exciting one. Carr is a returning NCAA Champion and one of the most talented wrestlers in the country at any weight. Caliendo is an exciting offensive minded wrestler with a chip on his shoulder. Carr is heavily favored in this one, however Caliendo has defeated an NCAA Champion in the past and would love to do so here. I think Carr controls the match and wins a comfortable 14-7 decision. Iowa leads 12-7.

174 No. 17 Gabe Arnold vs. No. 21 MJ Gaitan

Both these wrestlers have a very bright future ahead of them, and both are undefeated on the year. I expect Arnold to use his incredible speed and strength to control the bout. I see Arnold with a comfortable 7-1 vistory, extending Iowa’s lead 15-7.

184 No. 30 Brennan Swafford vs. No. 6 Will Feldkamp

Iowa State is heavily favored in this match and will be looking for bonus points. While Swafford will do his best to keep the match close. I expect Swafford to have improved since his last outing, where he was teched by Oregon States Trey Munoz. Even with some improvement Feldkamp cruises to a 21-9 victory, making the score 15-11 with 3 matches to go.

197 No. 22 Zach Glazier vs. No. 24 Julien Broderson

Both these wrestlers are undefeated on the year, and both are looking to make a name for themselves. I see this match being an absolute dogfight. With Glazier picking up a hard fought victory and securing the dual. Iowa leads 18-11 heading into the final match.

285 Bradley Hill vs. No. 7 Yonger Bastida

With the meet out of reach Bastida racks up a bunch of takedowns before earning the technical fall. The final score of the dual is 18-16 in favor of the Hawkeyes.

Conclusion: Although I have the Hawkeyes winning on paper their is still a lot that could sway this match the other way. In all honesty this match has at least 5 toss ups, while the Cyclones are the only team I see with bonus potential. The only guaranteed winner in this match-up is us the fans! See you in Ames!