First view of the Colorado River

Second day at the Grand Canyon

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May 9th 2006
So I get up in the morning and immediately feel a sharp pain coming from my right heel. GREAT! Just what I needed when I'm at one of nature's wonders. However after walking around on it for about 15 minutes and getting it iced, the pain was practically eliminated. So I put on the hiking boots and I'm off to the South Kaibab Trail! You have to take a shuttle bus to the trailhead, or walk ove ... read more

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