A Cartoon History
How Canyon Dave Tours Started
![]() Canyon Dave was a geology professor and museum curator who loved the Canyon. |
![]() He attended and led some wonderful tours and field trips. |
![]() The fun started the minute everybody got in the van and started talking at once. |
![]() They would make spontaneous stops for wildlife, nice views and strange rocks or plants. |
![]() Everyone wanted to see and learn everything and take tons of pictures. |
![]() The guide would pass out handouts, minerals, and other cool things to study. |
![]() At a viewpoint there would be an interesting sit down talk by an educated authority. |
![]() Then everyone would walk around looking at everything, with expert commentary. |
![]() Dave would scout out the very best restaurants. |
![]() Around the bend to lots more destinations! And, finally, a relaxing trip back home. |
![]() Dave found no tour like this for the public. You had to be a student or museum member. |
![]() So, Dave started Canyon Dave Tours! The same wondrous field trips 362 days per year! |