Day 9 – Grand Canyon

All I can say about the Grand Canyon (open 24 hours 365 days per year) is wow!

Itinerary:

• 1:00 pm Reached Mather Point at the Grand Canyon National Park
• 2:45 pm Reached Grandview Point at the G.C. National Park
• 5:00 pm Back to Flagstaff for the night

Our Adventure:

The Grand Canyon certainly is grand.

Mather Point

Vibrant Beauty

Through the Vast Expanse We See the Colorado River

Arch In Stone

Canyon Tree

Simply Grand

On the Edge

Interesting Growth

Natural Scar

A Varied Skyline

View From Down Low

The first glance over Mather Point took my breath away. This is another location you must experience to truly grasp the size and beauty.

Grand Canyon

The section we visited today is part of the South Rim of the Canyon. The vast expanse provides much to look at. The colorful rocks go on for miles and miles. In spots, you can view the Colorado River that carved this enormous, mile-deep Canyon. The river looks tiny in comparison, but it’s racing, muddy waters created this beautiful destination.

Glimpse of the Colorado River

Rock like Swiss Cheese

Through Trees

Grand Canyon Plant Life

Budding Tree

Hanging On

Just Living on the Edge

Fallen Tree Resting on the Edge

Rocks and Blue Skies

Take a Deep Breath

Relaxing Tree

Geology

If you are interested in all things geological, the Grand Canyon provides layer upon layer of rocks. Also, the formations are amazingly epic. Some areas are fenced off, but there are areas where you can walk right out and overlook from the edge.

Three Little Birds in the Distance

Alone

Endless Layers of Rock

Blue Sky and Red Rocks

Goes on for Miles and Miles

Growing on the Edge

Looking Down

Last year, we missed this stop due to bad weather holding us up a couple of days. I am glad we were able to make it this year.

Not sure where tomorrow will bring us, but today was excellent! Can’t wait to see what’s in store next.

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