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Cruising the Canyons.

North America » United States » Arizona » Grand Canyon National Park April 15th 2005

The Grand Canyon.

SLP

Canyon Crazy. ... read more

COLORADO RIVER RAFTING TRIP DAY 2

North America » United States » Arizona » Grand Canyon National Park January 22nd 2005

Colorado River

Bothan Taistil

Heaven is under our feet as well as over our heads Thoreau Sorry we are cleaning up some old blogs Links Great web site needs lots of computer power to enjoy don’t give up on it ... read more

A trip to the Grand Canyon

North America » United States » Arizona » Grand Canyon National Park January 12th 2005

Grand Canyon, Yavapai

janees

We took a trip to the Grand Canyon from Las Vegas. We flew in a 19 seater plane - I was terrified. We flew up over the Hoover Dam, Lake Mead, and towards the Grand Canyon - such fantastic views from so high up. Brilliant. They were truly amazing. When we landed at Grand Canyon airport there was snow and ice on the ground, and it was very cold. We got in a coach and were taken to Yavapai Point. We got out and walked to the rim - it was FANTASTICALLY beautiful. The size, colours, depth, width, everything was stunningly beautiful. Amazing. Breath taking. We walked along a little bit and the views were so wonderful. We then were taken to Bright Angel Lodge, and again the views were excellent. We loved the Grand Canyon, ... read more

North Rim of the Grand Canyon

North America » United States » Arizona » Grand Canyon National Park October 9th 2004

Grand Canyon North Rim

Bothan Taistil

Our destination was the North Rim of the Grand Canyon , since we will have just a few days before they close for the winter. We stopped at Pipe Springs and Jacob’s Lake. We spent the night on Forestland but got the scoop about how to obtain a campsite (as they are getting ready to close the North Rim the process if different) and secure a backcountry permit and also make reservations for the campground, Cottonwood, at the bottom of the Grand Canyon. October 10, Sunday. North Rim of the Grand Canyon We were up bright and early and accomplished our objectives. We were set with a campsite at the North Rim of the GC, had the necessary permits and reservations made for Cottonwood Campground at the bottom of the canyon. Made a few phone calls ... read more

The Grand Canyon

North America » United States » Arizona » Grand Canyon National Park July 19th 2004

The Grand Canyon

globetrekkingmama

We watched the sunset over the Grand Canyon.... read more

Indian Gardens to the South Rim

North America » United States » Arizona » Grand Canyon National Park July 9th 2004

Sunrise

hiker woman

Last day and ready to be done. We’d eaten as much as possible during our stay at Indian Gardens, yet the packs felt heavier than when we started. Being accustomed to the oxygen rich air at sea level, it was easy to feel winded on the climb out. There doesn’t seem to be enough air at 6,000 feet. To me this was more of an obstacle than the heat. I’d hate to experience Everest. Suffice it to say, we switchbacked forever on our way to the top with the view back into the canyon improving with every step. Once the red of the Redwall Limestone and Supai Group gave way to the buff colored Coconino Sandstone, I knew we were almost done. It was at about this time that we started meeting hordes of perfumed, freshly ... read more

Bright Angel to Indian Gardens

North America » United States » Arizona » Grand Canyon National Park July 8th 2004

Bridge over the Colorado

hiker woman

Up again at 4 am. Breakfast reservations for 5 am. YUMMY. Scrambled eggs, pancakes with butter and maple syrup, fresh juice, coffee, peaches, ICE water. We both ate our fill and then some. Had a very pleasant conversation with a couple from Sweden traveling with twin girls. They were maximizing their time in The Canyon by traveling back and forth between Cottonwood and Bright Angel Campgrounds. The dad kept reminding the girls (about 10 years old, I’d guess) to eat big. It’s surprising how much food and how many calories your body burns through just trying to stay cool let alone trying to stay cool while carrying a pack. On the trail again we soon came to the Silver Bridge which spans the Colorado and started the uphill segment of our journey. Standing on the bridge ... read more

Cottonwood to Bright Angel Campground

North America » United States » Arizona » Grand Canyon National Park July 7th 2004

Ribbon Falls

hiker woman

I was awake by 3:30 so we decided to get up and broke camp by moonlight trying not to wake others camped close by. However, by the time we were ready to head down the trail nearly everyone was up and following suit. The sky was just beginning to lighten; the temperature in the mid 70’s as we set off for Bright Angel Campground and the Colorado River. With the early start we had plenty of time for a side trip to Ribbon Falls - an amphitheater surrounded by dark red cliffs of Shinumo quartzite. After the desert environment of cacti and shrubs the vibrant green hanging gardens and cool spray of Ribbon Falls provided a visual feast. Excepting the color of the surrounding rock, we could have been back in the pacific northwest - moss, ... read more

Rim to Rim

North America » United States » Arizona » Grand Canyon National Park July 6th 2004

Into the Canyon

hiker woman

After a restful night's sleep in a rustic (they weren't kidding) lodge near the north rim of the Grand Canyon, the alarm on my watch woke us at 4 am. Not being an early riser, I was surprised at how awake I was; the lure of the Canyon was greater than the desire to roll over and go back to sleep. It wasn't too much later and we were standing on the rim peering into the depths. "We're going down there?!" 6,000 feet down spread out over 14 miles didn't sound nearly as far as it looked in the still gray and chilly dawn. (Never mind that we'd have to climb back up.) After a few moments spent contemplating what I'd gotten us into, we set off down the North Kaibab Trail. Our destination for the ... read more

Spring Break '03

North America » United States » Arizona » Grand Canyon National Park April 2nd 2003

Man on top of the world

ilchicag

Here are a bunch of pictures of my Spring Break trip senior year of high school. My family and I went to the Grand Canyon and Las Vegas.... read more

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