The Big Gash in the Ground

April 1, 2026 — Day 8

Undisclosed Location

Yes, the Grand Canyon! We’re here for 3 sleeps. This is why we kept up Beast Mode when we had put in 3 or 4 days without incident. We had expected to be in Tonto National Forest, or maybe the Painted Desert, but one of us just said, “Hey, the Grand Canyon.” Super lucky to get a campsite.

And here’s the maps and data from yesterday’s entry.

Daily: 330 miles

Total: 2,672 miles

Driving miles/Day: 382 miles/day 

Overall miles/Day: 382 miles