Grand Canyon Sunrise

Exploring the Canyon - Above, Along and Within

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August 2nd 2010
I can safely say that the best way to experience the first sight of the Grand Canyon is at sunrise. I drove in early, along with a surprisingly high number of other people. We all parked up and they walked to the canyon edge (if ever there is a time to be careful where you are walking in the dark) and then waited for the light. In some ways it was not the best of sunrises, but as the light brok ... read more

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